Best Intercooler for DD weekend warrior

[custom8726]

I am thinking about upgrading my factory intercooler and would like to here some oppinions from those of you that have upgraded and also which one you would recommend?

1. Banks...

2. spearco....

3. BD....

 

[S Phinney]

I haven't had any problems with my Spearco. Some don't like them but mine has been fine. BD is a newer design and Banks has a lot of claims. The one with the best price will probably fit the bill for you.

 

[custom8726]

Cheapest one I have seen so far is the Banks surprisingly We do already have a Banks intercooler in the LB7 work truck and its held up fine the last few years towing but theres no gauges in that truck and its kinda apples to oranges in comparison to the LLY and it's current and upcoming mod's

 

[paint94979]

Cheapest one I have seen so far is the Banks surprisingly We do already have a Banks intercooler in the LB7 work truck and its held up fine the last few years towing but theres no gauges in that truck and its kinda apples to oranges in comparison to the LLY and it current and upcoming mod's

From what i have heard most in the 600hp range have not seen any gain. BUT! either the BD or BANKS intercooler would be a great choice

 

[ChevyDieselLLY]

i said the BD due to Dustin running one in his truck and it doing well. but i have also heard good things about Banks.

 

[juddski88]

one of these days when my connection here is fast enough, i'll be calling the guys at Bell Intercoolers for a price for one of their custom units. Russ had the idea that it would be more durable and cheaper than the current offerings, even the BD which is what i would choose otherwise. BD has the best core design, same design i'd be going with, but the end tanks need to have as much support as possible. I don't know anyone who has dissected the BD yet to find out how the tanks are supported to prevent ballooning, but if someone has, please post up your findings:thumb:

 

[custom8726]

Thanks for the replies fellas:thumb: I am up in the air between the BD and Banks at the moment, but have to decide on something soon. Can anyone tell me what differances the LB7 to LLY intercooler have? Maybe I could just swap intercoolers with the LB7

 

[Rand1027]

I have the spearco no problems here, only thing I had quite a time installing it. Just seemed a little to big to fit but then again I didnt have any help putting it in so that might have been my problem :thumb:

 

[juddski88]

as far as i know, the lb7 and lly coolers are the same.

 

[TrentNell]

I have owned both the Banks and now the BD and they both are decent units. How ever after owning both i think the BD is far Beefier , Physically bigger , and has a better / higher flowing core design . I have never owned the Speirco but I know a few people have ballooned them out under moderate to big boost.

 

[custom8726]

as far as i know, the lb7 and lly coolers are the same.

Thanks^^ I just checked BD's site and they list there cooler LB7/LLY:thumb:

I have owned both the Banks and now the BD and they both are decent units. How ever after owning both i think the BD is far Beefier , Physically bigger , and has a better / higher flowing core design . I have never owned the Speirco but I know a few people have ballooned them out under moderate to big boost.

I think I am going to give BD another shot I do like the fact the banks intercooler comes with the bigger boost tubes, but the BD looks stouter and with first hand experience coming from you on both items, I am confident I'll be happy:thumb:

 

[custom8726]

Should I just order directly through BD or is there a better (cheaper) avenue?? I thought I read a thread on here about Duramax diesels users getting a discount 5% Maybe?

 

[delong_1]

i dont know what is best but i ordered a banks i/c from work since i blew the stocker.

 

[sweetdiesel]

I have owned both the Banks and now the BD and they both are decent units. How ever after owning both i think the BD is far Beefier , Physically bigger , and has a better / higher flowing core design . I have never owned the Speirco but I know a few people have ballooned them out under moderate to big boost.

still have the banks?

im considering a custom built one.....waterous says they have a company that can make them to any dimension and pressure rating

the cost is similar to a banks,BD And considering this company they recomend builds intercoolers for a living i would not have a issue using them.....really its not like the componys build them in house.

I would like to go bigger than the stocker and have bigger in/out or at the least bigger out to reduce back pressure on the cooler

 

[sweetdiesel]

Thanks^^ I just checked BD's site and they list there cooler LB7/LLY:thumb:

They are the same PN#

 

[Papuller86]

for u guys that have the spearco is it a direct fit or do u need to get additional hardware to install??

thanks

 

[moss]

anyone put one in a truck that tows and seen any gains? not so much hp, but egts or hell, even mileage

 

[custom8726]

Since this thread is back from the dead, If anyone needs the BD spacer plate I have one sitting in the garage taking up space that I dont need......

 

[9mmkungfu]

A little offtopic (but only slightly!) - at what point will a truck realize gains from an aftermarket intercooler ?

 

[kenny]

Since this thread is back from the dead, If anyone needs the BD spacer plate I have one sitting in the garage taking up space that I dont need......

How has the intercooler held up fpr you? What feedback can you give on the one you installed or experience from gains or changes to what you have?