[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Replaced the OEM Transmission Cooler with a PPE Bar & Plate Cooler, and Discovered this.

The crushed ledge that wasn't noticeable until Grill removal was there long enough to cause damage to the Intercooler.

Looking @ Complete Kits.

BANKS SKU #25977

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MISHIMOTO SKU #MMINT-DMAX-02K

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Need to Purchase ASAP ! ! !
I'll be traveling Back home in a few weeks with my 5th Wheel in tow.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Are we NOT aloud any longer to discuss the changing of parts, upgrading or Sharing of Knowledge !

Due to Everyone Being WATCHED ?

 

[Hoser]

Go with Banks. Mishimoto is good, but I’ve heard of failures with their stuff, haven’t heard of failures with the Banks.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

That was my 1st choice,
For years I've always thought that when the Day came to replace the CAC I would install the Banks system.
But then I seen the 3" Aluminum Pipes that Mishimoto offers & 4 New boots.

 

[Hoser]

Banks comes with all the same stuff.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

I believe from what I've seen Banks has the left & right tubes and both upper couplers, but requires you to reuse the lower couplers for the LB7 applications.

 

[Hrogi]

I am a Banks Fan

there might be a reason for the reduction. They love to add flow and maximize air density and flow.

they other is also stand up. I just like Banks more

 

[Ron Nielson]

If your damaged unit was not leaking under pressure, no need to replace it.

 

[Hrogi]

If your damaged unit was not leaking under pressure, no need to replace it.

Now now. Air flow was impacted and all must be replaced now.

this is a good reason and time to do it all

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Picture Says A Thousand Words
Look Closely

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

So I'm thinking that I'll use the Mishimoto piping with the Banks Cooler

 

[lutzjk913]

I don’t think you can go wrong with either option.

 

[Ron Nielson]

Now now. Air flow was impacted and all must be replaced now.

this is a good reason and time to do it all

Ahhhh - you like spending someone else's money! Why not go for the more expensive Banks setup? The $1829 setup with the nice red boost tubes??

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Money isn't an issue, I don't run a Low Budget Operation.

I prefer Quality Built Parts and Upgrades.
But that's not with out saying, if a vender offers the same Apple to Apples parts for substantially less, they'll usually get the sale.

The Aluminum piping (NO RUST) caught my eye with the Mishimoto, & they provide all
4 silicone hose couplings
&
8 T-Bolt clamps.
.
Not sure how well the Mishimoto intercooler piping is for the finished fitment ?

I have the Stainless Banks 4"Monster downpipe back exhaust system installed & Banks fitment is Excellent!

The Steel Banks intercooler piping has me concerned with the powder coat chipping peeling & rusting,
I also don't like Red

There's no hesitation of running the Banks Techi-Cooler by its self with some else's 3"pipes.

But was curious if anyone had personal experience with Mishimoto intercooler.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Purchased the major components this morning.
$1190.30
Including Tax & Shipping.
I'll still need to source the Banks Rubber Shroud Gasket & Spacers along with the longer hardware for Installation.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

I've decided that I'll be using the Banks Replacement Cooler # 25976-1

with the Mishimoto Intercooler piping # MMICP-DMAX-02BK

I'm thinking this will be a Great Combination of Quality Parts !

 

[Piper One]

Not terrible. Hell even a China cooler from Spectra Premium (hah!) is over 600 bux on RA. Didn't see an OE or USA option.

 

[FASTSHOVELHEAD]

Not terrible. Hell even a China cooler from Spectra Premium (hah!) is over 600 bux on RA. Didn't see an OE or USA option.

I think I did all right!
I'll have maybe $50 more invested in the remaining Banks Parts.

 

[BoiseRob]

Banks...