After market exhaust brake reliability and effectiveness

[Travel_glampers]

We have a 2009 Silverado 3500HD Duramax DRW. It did not come from the factory with an exhaust brake. The reviews are mixed on aftermarket systems (BD and Banks). What experiences have others had with these and other systems?

[macjom]

My cousin bought a Banks exhaust brake from 4wheelonline. According to him, it works really good. He tows a 16000 lb 5th wheel trailer.

[Grit_dog]

^ Look around at which forum you’re on.
I’m going with argumentative, whether consciously or not.
Cheers!

[Cummins12V98]

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

C Schomer wrote:
Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

All 07.5 thru current RAM's do.

Actually all RAMS with the 6.7L CTD starting with the 2007 year model
(After Jan 1, 2007 build date)

That is what I said.

You stated 7.5---these is no 7.5 year model
all 2007 after Jan 1, 2007

Anyone that knows anything about Cummins powered RAM's knows there have been at least two ".5" spit years. They both have had to do with emissions, first in 1998 model year when all 98's made in 97 had 12 Valve engines and all engines made in 98 had 24 valve engines and those are referred to 98.5's Then in 06 for 07 model year there were 5.9's only and all 07's made in 07 were 6.7's also known as 07.5's.

I would have thought you knew this or you are simply being argumentative???

[Old-Biscuit]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

C Schomer wrote:
Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

All 07.5 thru current RAM's do.

Actually all RAMS with the 6.7L CTD starting with the 2007 year model
(After Jan 1, 2007 build date)

That is what I said.

You stated 7.5---these is no 7.5 year model
all 2007 after Jan 1, 2007

[Cummins12V98]

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

C Schomer wrote:
Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

All 07.5 thru current RAM's do.

Actually all RAMS with the 6.7L CTD starting with the 2007 year model
(After Jan 1, 2007 build date)

That is what I said.

[noteven]

BD brake on a 2006 5.9 Cummins (valve in pipe) for 220,000 km no repairs or adjustments required.

[Old-Biscuit]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

C Schomer wrote:
Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

All 07.5 thru current RAM's do.

Actually all RAMS with the 6.7L CTD starting with the 2007 year model
(After Jan 1, 2007 build date)

[S_Davis]

I have a tune on my 09 2500 HD that uses the VVT turbo as the brake, it works really well.

[JIMNLIN]

From what I've read adding a down stream regular exhaust brake can net around 160 hp for braking vs 320+ hp for braking using the EFI live tuning for the VVT Dmax. The computer changes the variable vanes for more aggressive exhaust braking.
There are several GM diesel forums with tons of input about EFI live tuning for the Dmax. Check out a couple of them for more input from actual GM Dmax owners who have used the program.

[Cummins12V98]

C Schomer wrote:
Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

All 07.5 thru current RAM's do.

[C_Schomer]

Sorry, I didn't think the 09 had a VGT.

[msjdbman]

I’ve had the BD Diesel turbo brake system for quite a few years. Mine has 4 total settings...Off, Low, med, and hi. I hardly ever use anything but low and I would definitely buy again. It’s my understanding that now there are only 2 on settings on more recent units.

[Grit_dog]

Variable geometry turbo
Variable vane turbo
Same thing different terminology.

[Travel_glampers]

What is VGT?