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03-07
Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Ultimate Sport Tuner Combo
Optimum fuel tuning for awesome power (+126 hp, +290 lb-ft), built-in safety and adjust-on-the-fly power, Banks iQ Man-Machine Interface controls Six-Gun, plus real PC computer functionality
Gains Up To:+126 hp/+290 lb-ft
Six-Gun® Diesel Tuner & Banks iQ®
Calibrated for racing and sport, Six-Gun delivers pavement-shredding best gains of +126 hp and +290 lb-ft at the rear wheels; has 6 change-on-the-fly power levels (7 with Banks iQ); is Stacked for Power® to timing and fuel pressure; and has exclusive AutoRate® and ActiveSafety® engine and transmission safeguards.
It's pure genius: Banks iQ® Man-Machine Interface
Banks iQ is over 5 inches of awesome! Use it for total control of your Six-Gun Tuner. Achieve best gains up to + 126 hp/ +290 lb-ft 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!
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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235-hp Rated Engine
Test vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 2wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (235-hp rated) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
Note: Banks Horsepower and Torque tests performed with recommended airflow improvements
| Six-Gun, Level 6 with Speed-Loader | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 160.9 hp @2400 rpm |
286.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+125.8 hp | 78% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 353.3 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
643.7 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+290.4 lb-ft | 82% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 182.8 hp @2800 rpm |
286.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+103.9 hp | 57% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 358.3 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
643.7 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+285.4 lb-ft | 80% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
13.92 secs | 11.30 secs | -2.62 secs | 19% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
20.86 secs | 17.38 secs | -3.48 secs | 17% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
70.4 mph | 81.2 mph | +10.8 mph | 15% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 16.8 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
15.04 secs | 9.25 secs | -5.79 secs | 38% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 147.7 hp @2200 rpm |
252.5 hp @2200 rpm |
+104.8 hp | 71% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 353.3 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
611.0 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+257.7 lb-ft | 73% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 182.8 hp @2800 rpm |
263.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+80.9 hp | 44% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 358.3 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
611.4 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+253.1 lb-ft | 71% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
13.92 secs | 11.62 secs | -2.30 secs | 17% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
20.86 secs | 17.92 secs | -2.94 secs | 14% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
70.4 mph | 77.6 mph | +7.2 mph | 10% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 14.3 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
15.04 secs | 10.05 secs | -4.99 secs | 33% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
305-hp Rated Engine
Test vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 2wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (305-hp rated) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (48RE)
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
Note: Banks Horsepower and Torque tests performed with recommended airflow improvements
| Six-Gun, Level 6 with Speed-Loader | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 207.6 hp @2400 rpm |
323.2 hp @2400 rpm |
+115.6 hp | 56% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 455.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
725.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+269.6 lb-ft | 59% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 235.8 hp @2800 rpm |
323.2 hp @2400 rpm |
+87.4 hp |
37% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 462.2 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
725.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+263.2 lb-ft | 57% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.74 sec | 10.69 sec | -1.05 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.82 sec | 16.19 sec | -1.63 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 90.2 mph | +9.6 mph | 12% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.1 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 sec | 8.00 sec | -2.18 sec | 21% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 190.5 hp @2200 rpm |
280.0 hp @2200 rpm |
+89.5 hp | 47% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 448.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
678.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+230.0 lb-ft | 51% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 235.8 hp @2800 rpm |
292.5 hp @2400 rpm |
+56.7 hp | 24% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 462.2 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
678.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+215.8 lb-ft | 47% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.74 sec | 10.98 sec | -0.76 sec | 7% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.82 sec | 16.70 sec | -1.12 sec | 6% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 86.4 mph | +5.8 mph | 7% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 6.3 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 sec | 8.61 sec | -1.57 sec |
15% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
325/600 Engine
Test vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 4wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (325/600) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (48RE)
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
Note: Banks Horsepower and Torque tests performed with recommended airflow improvements
| Six-Gun, Level 6 with Speed-Loader | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 223.0 hp @2400 rpm |
334.8 hp @2400 rpm |
+111.8 hp | 50% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 493.2 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
751.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+258.6 lb-ft | 52% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 248.5 hp @2800 rpm |
334.8 hp @2400 rpm |
+86.3 hp | 35% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 502.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
751.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+249.8 lb-ft | 50% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.78 secs | 10.53 secs | -1.25 secs | 11% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.70 secs | 16.00 secs | -1.70 secs | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
82.2 mph | 91.5 mph | +9.3 mph | 11% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.7 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
9.76 secs | 7.68 secs | -2.08 secs | 21% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 206.1 hp @2200 rpm |
308.1 hp @2200 rpm |
+102.0 hp | 49% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 493.2 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
745.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+252.2 lb-ft | 51% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 248.5 hp @2800 rpm |
321.6 hp @2400 rpm |
+73.1 hp | 29% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 502.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
745.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+243.4 lb-ft | 48% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.78 sec | 10.59 sec | -1.19 sec | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.70 sec | 16.13 sec | -1.57 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
82.2 mph | 88.9 mph | +6.7 mph | 8% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.0 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
9.76 sec | 7.81 sec | -1.95 sec | 20% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
System Includes:
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Banks iQ®
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Banks iQ Dodge 5.9L Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/Banks iQ | 2003-05 | 63809 |
| Banks iQ Dodge 5.9L Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/Banks iQ | 2006-07 | 63819 |
Several Banks items on my Cummins truck
2010-04-21
I just wanted to drop you guys (and gals) a letter stating how much I appreciate your products. I just spent the afternoon taking a competitor's product off my truck because it did not work as claimed and in fact made my vehicle unpleasant to drive. I have several Banks items on my truck and they all have fit perfectly, worked as claimed and have never caused me a minute of dissatisfaction. I will always buy from your company in the future for any performance product related to my vehicle. Trust me when I say I just wasted $400 to learn that I should've stuck with a brand I know and trust. Keep up the good work.
Matt V.
Farmington, UT
5.9L Cummins
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
“We went to the source of diesel-engine performance, Gale Banks Engineering, and struck gold. Not only did it take one stop to buy and have our parts installed, but the parts worked as advertised and the results were awesome.”
Off-Road (Mar '04)