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CLASS-A MOTORHOME, W-Series and P-Series: Affordable stainless-steel Stinger includes Banks' all-new Ram-Air intake system (available for W-Series only) that eliminates restrictions for effortless flow. Optional OttoMind Programmer removes the factory-imposed power delay so you'll have acceleration when you need it. Stinger delivers top gains of +51 hp and +68 lb-ft torque to the rear-wheels, plus better fuel economy. Because engine airflow is the central principle to Stinger and all Banks power-enhancement products, you'll have a more durable vehicle and longer engine life.

Includes: High-flow Banks Ram-Air intake system (W-Series only) with Ram-Air filter & service kit, filter housing cover, large-sized tubing, and adapter; OttoMind Programmer (available for '01-05 models); Stainless, constant-diameter Monster exhaust with 4" tailpipe; Polished-stainless, 5" double-wall tailpipe tip with rolled edge; Comprehensive Owner's Installation Manual.

Motorhome Power

Gasoline: GM 8.1L Workhorse, '01-06

Test vehicle: 2004 Workhorse W-22, GM 8.1L V-8

Transmission: 5-speed Allison

Stinger System
with OttoMind		StockBanksImprovementResults
Horsepower: Best gain (hp) 197.0
@3300 rpm		 232.0
@3300 rpm		 +35.0 hp 18% more
Horsepower: Peak-to-peak (hp) 222.2
@4200 rpm		 257.0
@4200 rpm		 +34.8 horsepower 16% more, peak-to-peak
Torque: Best gain (lb-ft) 313.5
@3300 rpm		 369.2
@3300 rpm		 +55.7 lb-ft torque 18% more (3300 rpm)
Torque: Peak-to-peak (lb-ft) 314.2
@3400 rpm		 369.2
@3300 rpm		 +55.0 lb-ft torque 18% more, peak-to-peak
Acceleration, 0-60 mph Time (sec) 23.08 20.47 -2.61 sec 11% quicker
Acceleration, 0-60 mph Distance (ft) 1,252 1,100 -152 ft 12% less
Acceleration, 40-60 mph Time (sec) 11.12 9.75 -1.37 sec 12% quicker
Acceleration, 40-60 mph Distance (ft) 831 727 -104 ft 13% less
Maximum speed, hill-climb (mph) 6% grade 57
(3rd Gear)		 63
(3rd Gear)		 +6 mph 11% faster
Fuel Economy (mpg) 55-MPH, 7% grade 2.68 2.96 +0.28 mpg 10% better
Fuel Economy (mpg) 70-MPH, 0% grade 7.19 7.54 +0.35 mpg 5% better
ApplicationYear RangePart #
Stinger System
P-series chassis | GM 4-speed trans | Driver-side tailpipe exit		2001-04 49550
Stinger System
W-series chassis | Allison trans (all) | Driver-side tailpipe exit		2001-08 49552
Stinger System
W-series chassis | Allison trans (all) | Passenger-side tailpipe exit		2001-08 49553
Stinger System w/OttoMind
P-series chassis | Driver-side tailpipe exit		2003-04 49565
Stinger System w/OttoMind
W-series chassis | Driver-side tailpipe exit		2001-02 49566
Stinger System w/OttoMind
W-series chassis | Passenger-side tailppipe exit		2001-02 49567
Stinger System w/OttoMind
W-series chassis | Driver-side tailpipe exit		2001-07 49568
Stinger System w/OttoMind
W-series chassis | Passenger-side tailpipe exit		2001-07 49569
Exhaust extension kit
Exhaust extension kit | P-series | 190" wheelbase		2001-04 53681
Exhaust extension kit
Exhaust extension kit | P-series | 208" wheelbase		2001-04 53682

Owners Manual(s)

Exhaust Extension Kit 2005 (Class-A, Workhorse chassis, W-series) (Part #96428)
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Stinger & PowerPack systems (00-07) (Part #96431)
Class-A, Workhorse chassis, W-series		 Tech_icon Download
Stinger & PowerPack systems (Class-A, Workhorse chassis, P-series) (Part #96432) Tech_icon Download
Stinger & PowerPack systems (Class-A, W-24 chassis, 2005 & Later) (Part #96438) Tech_icon Download

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