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Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Total Power System for Towing & Work
Optimize your boost, responsiveness and durability, and experience the added G-force of +96 hp and +259 lb-ft top gains (rear wheel). 5% more MPG, too.
Gains Up To:+96 hp/+259 lb-ft
Stinger-Plus® System
PICKUP: If you're yearning to out-perform the muscular gas big-blocks and latest crop of tough turbo-diesels, Banks Stinger-Plus has you covered. With best gains of +96 hp, +259 lb-ft torque and 5% improved fuel economy, this system is second to only a Banks PowerPacked Cummins 5.9L.
Test vehicle: 1995 pickup with 5-speed manual trans
Solo vehicle weight: 6,200 lbs
Towing combined vehicle weight: 17,000 lbs.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger-Plus System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 160.3 hp (2400 rpm) | 247.6 hp (2200 rpm) | +87.3 horsepower | 54% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, best gain | 152.0 hp (2100 rpm) | 247.5 hp (2100 rpm) | +95.5 horsepower | 63% more (2100 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 389.3 lb-ft (1700 rpm) | 647.7 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | +258.4 lb-ft torque | 66% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, best gain | 388.6 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | 647.7 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | +259.1 lb-ft torque | 67% more (1800 rpm) |
| Horsepower gain, upshift | 111.4 hp (2600 rpm) | 187.0 hp (2600 rpm) | +75.6 horsepower | 68% more (2600 rpm) |
| Torque gain, downshift | 378.9 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | 614.5 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | +235.6 lb-ft torque | 62% more (1400 rpm) |
| Exhaust backpressure (total system @ equal airflow) | 1.6 psi | 0.6 psi | -1.0 psi | 63% less backpressure |
| Peak boost | 16.4 psi | 30.0 psi | +13.6 psi | 83% more boost |
| Air cleaner vacuum (@equal airflow) | 10.8 in/H2O | 3.8 in/H2O | -7.0 in/H2O | 65% less restriction |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 12.75 sec | 9.56 sec | -3.19 sec | 25% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 7.00 sec | 5.11 sec | -1.89 sec | 27% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 741 ft | 567 ft | -174 ft | 23% less distance |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 531 ft | 418 ft | -113 ft | 21% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 36.67 sec | 23.84 sec | -12.83 sec | 35% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 21.32 sec | 14.07 sec | -7.25 sec | 34% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 2368 ft | 1476 ft | -892 ft | 38% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 1680 ft | 1134 ft | -546 ft | 33% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (measured on a 7% grade) | 47 mph (2nd gear) | 64 mph (3rd gear) | +17 mph | 36% faster |
| Fuel economy, towing (108 miles including 7% grade) | 13.35 mpg | 14.55 mpg | +1.20 mpg | 9% better mileage |
| Time to boost (seconds to 18.5 psi stock peak) | 4.25 sec | 2.15 sec | -2.10 sec | 49% quicker |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger-Plus system Pickup, 12-valve | 1994-97 | 49275 |
| Stinger-Plus system Pickup, 12-valve | 1998 | 49276 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Stinger, Stinger-Plus & PowerPack systems (Part #96384) |  Download |
Accolades
“Considering the fact that the fuel economy savings are substantial and the fact that the stainless steel exhaust will last the life of the vehicle, the Banks system is well worth the investment.”
Ford Truck World (May '03)