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Ultimate Sport Tuner Combo
- Destroys the competition, not your vehicle!
- CleanTune® Technology
- Change-on-the-fly power (includes fuel economy level)
- 0-60 mph in 30% less distance!
- ActiveSafety® protects engine & powertrain
- Banks iQ Man-Machine Interface controls Six-Gun, plus real PC computer functionality
Gains Up To:+124 hp/+303 lb-ft
Six-Gun® Diesel Tuner & Banks iQ®
Calibrated for racing and sport, Six-Gun delivers pavement-shredding best gains of +124 hp and +303 lb-ft at the rear wheels; has 6 change-on-the-fly power levels; is Stacked for Power® to timing and fuel pressure; and has exclusive AutoRate® and ActiveSafety® engine and transmission safeguards.
Banks iQ is over 5 inches of awesome! Use it for total control of your Six-Gun Tuner. Achieve best gains with a touch of your finger. Set and monitor EGT, coolant temps and a vast array of other engine parameters. Time performance runs. Scan/define/clear vehicle diagnostic codes. Open and read your Microsoft® Office documents. Work with the on-screen keyboard and calculator, watch videos, view pictures, listen to your favorite music, and much more. Banks iQ is so useful, you'll want to take it everywhere. With its rechargeable battery and out-of-vehicle portability, you can!
Read more about the remarkable Banks iQ »
Diesel Tuner Shootout!
Watch what happens when the Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner goes head-to-head with Edge, Bullydog, Hypertech, Superchips and PPE. Who should you trust to boost your truck's performance - and not hurt your engine in the process? Check it out.
Here's the TEST REPORT
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Test vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel
Engine: Duramax 6.6L LLY
Transmission: Allison 5-speed automatic
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
Note: Banks Horsepower and Torque tests performed with recommended airflow improvements.
(The PowerPDA used in this test has now been upgraded to the Banks iQ – call for details.)
| Six-Gun, Level 6 with Speed-Loader or Banks iQ | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Best gain |
229 hp |
353 hp |
+124 hp |
54% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Best gain |
445 lb-ft |
748 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+303 lb-ft | 68% more |
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Peak-to-peak |
246 hp @3000 rpm |
369 hp @3000 rpm |
+123 hp | 50% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Peak-to-peak |
449 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
748 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+299 lb-ft | 67% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.49 secs | 10.43 secs | -1.06 secs | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄8 mile |
64.3 mph | 73.7 mph | +9.4 mph | 15% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.53 secs | 15.81 secs | -1.72 secs | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 91.6 mph | +11.0 mph | 14% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 secs | 7.71 secs | -2.47 secs | 24% quicker |
| Acceleration, distance: 0-60 mph |
511 feet | 357 feet | -154 feet | 30% shorter |
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Best gain |
229 hp |
331 hp |
+102 hp |
45% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Best gain |
445 lb-ft |
720 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+275 lb-ft | 62% more |
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Peak-to-peak |
246 hp @3000 rpm |
346 hp @3000 rpm |
+100 hp | 41% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Peak-to-peak |
449 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
720 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+271 lb-ft | 60% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.49 secs | 10.66 secs | -0.83 secs | 7% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄8 mile |
64.3 mph | 73.3 mph | +9.0 mph | 14% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.53 secs | 16.06 secs | -1.47 secs | 8% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 91.2 mph | +10.6 mph | 13% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 secs | 8.00 secs | -2.18 secs | 21% quicker |
| Acceleration, distance: 0-60 mph |
511 feet | 363 feet | -148 feet | 29% shorter |
System Includes:
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Banks iQ®
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Banks iQ Chevy 6.6L, LLY Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/Banks iQ | 2004-05 | 63739 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner (LBZ) '06 -07 (PDA) Compatible with Optional PowerPDA & Speed-Loader |
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| Interface- PowerPDA Ford (03-09), Chevy (01-08), Dodge (03-07) |
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LBZ tuner testing: Banks Six-Gun
LBZ tuners from competing manufacturers are put to the test. Results for Banks: 14.75 sec @ 97.51 mph. Read more »
LBZ tuner testing: stock truck
LBZ tuners from competing manufacturers are put to the test. Results for stock: 16.40 sec @86.18 mph. Read more »
Six-Gun commercial
This commercial for the Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner (with the Banks iQ interface) shows how Banks' racing victories translate to added performance gains for folks looking to get more out their own truck.
Accolades
“Gale Banks pulled more power out of diesel engines than just about anyone—from motorhomes to record-breaking Bonneville salt racers.”
Diesel Power (Summer '05)