Flowtech vs Banks

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sandfreestyle

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Charlotte, NC

• Sep 4, 2019

• #1

Been looking to redo my entire exhaust system with all 2.5" piping and to possibly change out my 15 year old Banks header. I've already had to re-weld the header twice due to cracks and what not. Been looking around and saw that Flowtech has a header with larger 1.625" primary tubes and a 2.5" collector vs the 1.5" primary tubes and 2" collector on the Banks.

Anyone have any experience with the Flowtech header? Prices are about the same and both have their ups and downs.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/big-92001-1flt

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Sep 4, 2019

• #2

Well I don't know what model you have but the Banks Revolver is considered the best for the motor.

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Sep 4, 2019

• #3

BTW, the Revolver has a 2-5/8" collector. I did a full 2-1/2" system on mine.

 

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sandfreestyle

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Charlotte, NC

• Sep 4, 2019

• #4

Everything I've seen says the collector for all XJ's, both versions, are 2in.

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Sep 4, 2019

• #5

The ads are wrong!

 

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Sumo2014

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Queen Creek,AZ

• Sep 5, 2019

• #6

I have a 2001 XJ and over the weekend I found my OEM header is cracked. Should I just get it repaired or replace it. Willing to spend some money on a new header but don’t want to go crazy expensive either. Is there a decent replacement out there. The whole exhaust system in a hole is in really good shape.

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Sep 5, 2019

• #7

Since you have a 2001 you don't have a lot of choices. I have a Federal Emissions 2000 running a -98 Revolver because I don't have the pre-cats, so Russ ported my head to match the Revolver.

 

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Sumo2014

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Queen Creek,AZ

• Sep 5, 2019

• #8

Well that is awesome. Very nice! Well I guess Getting it welded up is my Best option.

 

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sandfreestyle

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Charlotte, NC

• Sep 5, 2019

• #9

RCP Phx said:

BTW, the Revolver has a 2-5/8" collector. I did a full 2-1/2" system on mine.

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Just contacted Banks directly and they say they use 3in tubing for the collector. Not gonna lie, that was a little surprising.

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Sep 5, 2019

• #10

I think that is the OD of the pipe, the actual flange id and gasket are 2-5/8".