Banks Header...

[OPKrawler]

I'm going to get a Banks Header for my 2.5L and was wondering if anyone out there has done this already? What do ya think? My factory manifold cracked the other day and I might as well get a little more performance out of the 2.5.


Thanks!

[Guest]

I got one about a month ago on my 4.0. It's pretty good. I definitely feel a small boost in the lower RPM ranges, but the feeling really comes on after about 2,000 rpm. The engine seems to run a lot smoother when accelerating, especially when first moving from a stop. It's definitely quieter than my cracked manifold. It's a massive improvement, but it's definitely an improvement. This is all just impression and I didn't do any other upgrades when I put it on.

[OPKrawler]

Well I already have Banks' Monster Exhaust system, so that should help as well. I don't know about the cat? I might hack it off, then again maybe not.

[AdamG]

Keep the CAT or go with a hi-flow. You will not like how the jeep runs with so little back pressure, major loss of power and economy.
I ran a magnaflow perforamnce cat got it from ebay for 85 bucks, worked great.
Adam G

[BossMan]

I believe that RJ just put that on as well for the yj. The stock manifold was cracked...and he replaced it with this. Try and give him a PM (RJ'sTJ) and he could help you.

[RJsTJ]

Yep, my son Matt just put a Banks header on his 94 YJ due to a cracked stock manifold. I haven't driven it, but can tell you it certainly didn't cause any detrimental performance, quieted the noise level, and looks really nice. His YJ is an automatic with 3:07's on 33's and will run 80 down the highway without issue. I'd certainly recommend getting one, would for the TJ if needed.

[OPKrawler]

Okay, I bought it today and it looks awesome... but now I have to find someone to put the part on for me. I already spent the money I don't have on the part, and I have to come up with more money for labor. I really want Mike at 4x4 Land to do the work but Topeka is a drive... I don't know what I want to do... :?

[mud n rox]

I love my Banks on the 4.0. RJ is right leave the cat on or go hi-flow cat. Engines need to have some backpressure to run right. I tried it without a cat and man did it ever suck. No power at all and very very bad mpg. I had a Magnaflow hi flow cat installed, made all the difference in the world.

Check out Midwest Muffler on SM Parkway. They do really good work and are reasonably priced.

[OPKrawler]

Check out Midwest Muffler on SM Parkway. They do really good work and are reasonably priced.

I tried them and they said about $350! :shock:

[RJsTJ]

Try Budget muffler on 87th street in Overland Park - next to Arby's in the same block as the library. I've had good experiences with the "Russians" who run the shop, price is usually pretty reasonable.

[OPKrawler]

I'm going to go ahead and have 4X4 Land do the work... I would feel alot better about the work being done by them than some other shop I don't really know. Plus it's my daily driver, so I can't afford to have more problems than I already have.

[RJsTJ]

Good choice - I'm a firm believer that with Mike you get very good value from a price and quality perspective. Matt had his put on where he works, but without that option he would have gone to Mike's.

[Guest]

Yep, my son Matt just put a Banks header on his 94 YJ due to a cracked stock manifold. I haven't driven it, but can tell you it certainly didn't cause any detrimental performance, quieted the noise level, and looks really nice. His YJ is an automatic with 3:07's on 33's and will run 80 down the highway without issue. I'd certainly recommend getting one, would for the TJ if needed.

How in the **** is he doing 80 with 3.07's and 33's??? Please tell me the secret!!!

Are you and Matt going to Disney?

[RJsTJ]

Hi Kyndl,

Shocked me too, but I was the one driving the chase car. Makes me wonder if it really has 3:07's, but I understand this was the standard gearing. Except for the Banks header, nothing else has been done to the motor. I don't know what RPM's he was turning, will have to ask.

We have "penciled" in Disney, but can't yet commit. Are you going?

[Guest]

Hi Kyndl,

Shocked me too, but I was the one driving the chase car. Makes me wonder if it really has 3:07's, but I understand this was the standard gearing. Except for the Banks header, nothing else has been done to the motor. I don't know what RPM's he was turning, will have to ask.

We have "penciled" in Disney, but can't yet commit. Are you going?

yup i will be there...