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Control downhill speed without killing your brakes
For 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins, Automatic Transmission
Not compatible with Edge or other third-party OBD monitors.
A total system solution. Direct-mount exhaust brake dramatically cuts downhill speed without using wheel brakes.
A 2006 Dodge Cummins pickup was equipped with the Banks DynaFact data acquisition system to measure vehicle speed, engine RPM, exhaust backpressure, transmission line pressure and braking horsepower.
Test runs on a 7% grade in the vicinity of Southern California's daunting Cajon Pass were done with the gear selector in both Drive and 2nd. Tow/Haul mode was used in all cases, per Dodge's recommendations. 55 mph was established at the top of the hill, and the foot brake was applied only if it became necessary to keep the vehicle at a safe speed (no greater than 65 mph).
Gear | Start Speed | w/o Banks Brake | with Banks Brake |
3rd | 55 mph | 65+ mph(firm foot pressure required) | 62 mph(no foot brakes) |
2nd | 55 mph | 60+ mph(foot foot required) | 37 mph(no foot brakes) |
Multiple configurations were tested: stock, Banks Brake with Computerized Brake Controller and SmartLock (CBC), PacBrake, Jacobs and BD. All of the competitor brakes tested were a direct mount configuration and controlled by the vehicle ECM (an option that became available starting in the 2006 model year)
Stock
BD Brake
Jacobs Brake
PacBrake
Banks Brake with CBC and SmartLock
Includes:
Cast, large-bore brake housing assembly; High-force 4-1/4" vacuum actuator; Belt-driven vacuum pump with serpentine belt for quiet operation; Large butterfly valve with super-alloy shaft-and-bearing system; Wire loom; Mounting hardware.
A total system solution with enhanced transmission control for exhaust braking, Banks' direct-mount, no-maintenance exhaust brake has electronics that monitor critical engine and transmission parameters to maximize braking efficiency. It dramatically cuts downhill speeds without using the wheel brakes. This keeps brakes cool and ready for emergencies, and saves thousands in brake maintenance. Optimizes exhaust flow when not engaged. Easy install; needs no drilling, cutting or modifications to stock wiring.
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