Stinger® System

PICKUP: Get robust performance at a modest cost. Banks Stinger provides best gains +61 hp and +110 lb-ft torque with a bonus improvement of 6% more miles-to-the-tank. Banks OttoMind engine calibration module changes the shape of the fuel curve to match the improved airflow and optimize power right up to the shift points.

Includes: Lifetime Banks Ram-Air filter and service kit; OttoMind engine-calibration module* (Stinger calibration); Stainless, heat-shielded 3-1/2" constant-diameter Monster tailpipe; 4" polished-stainless tailpipe tip; TransCommand transmission-management (automatics); DynaFact pyrometer and boost gauge assembly


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Test vehicle: 1997 F-250 heavy-duty crew-cab pickup • 4-wheel drive • 4.10 gear ratio

Solo vehicle weight: 6,850 lbs

Towing combined vehicle weight: 17,480 lbs.

Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.


Stinger System Stock Banks Improvement Results
Horsepower, peak-to-peak 179.9 hp (3000 rpm) 233.5 hp (3000 rpm) +53.6 horsepower 30% more, peak-to-peak
Horsepower, best gain 149.7 hp (3300 rpm) 210.9 hp (3300 rpm) +61.2 horsepower 41% more (3300 rpm)
Horsepower, upshift point* 149.7 hp (3300 rpm) 210.9 hp (3300 rpm) +61.2 horsepower 41% more (3300 rpm)
Torque, peak-to-peak 378.1 lb-ft (1900 rpm) 483.2 lb-ft (2000 rpm) +105.1 lb-ft torque 28% more, peak-to-peak
Torque, best gain 373.4 lb-ft (2000 rpm) 483.2 lb-ft (2000 rpm) +109.8 lb-ft torque 29% more (2000 rpm)
Torque, downshift point* 373.4 lb-ft (2000 rpm) 483.2 lb-ft (2000 rpm) +109.8 lb-ft torque 29% more (2000 rpm)
Exhaust backpressure (at equal horsepower) 2.7 psi 0.5 psi -2.2 psi 82% less backpressure
Air cleaner vacuum (at equal horsepower) 7.50 in/H2O 0.25 in/H2O -7.25 in/H2O 97% less restriction
Peak boost (at maximum power) 15.0 psi 22.5 psi +7.5 psi 50% more boost
Time to achieve 12lb. boost (acceleration run) 7.75 sec 2.95 sec -4.80 sec 62% quicker
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time 15.79 sec 12.17 sec -3.62 sec 23% quicker
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance 896 ft 727 ft -169 ft 19% less distance
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time 8.67 sec 6.71 sec -1.96 sec 23% quicker
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance 679 ft 526 ft -153 ft 23% less distance
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time 36.90 sec 27.51 sec -9.39 sec 25% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance 2,322 ft 1,712 ft -610 ft 26% less distance
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time 22.27 sec 16.53 sec -5.74 sec 26% quicker
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance 1,853 ft 1,367 ft -486 ft 26% less distance
Fuel economy, towing 10.63 mpg 11.22 mpg +0.59 mpg 6% better mileage
Hill-climb speed, towing (mph) 43 mph 58 mph +15 mph 35% faster
ApplicationYear RangePart #
Stinger system
Pickup | Auto trans*
1994-95 48551
Stinger system
Pickup | Manual trans*
1994-95 48552
Stinger system
Pickup | Auto trans* (1995-1/2 - 1997)
1995-97 48557
Stinger system
Pickup | Manual trans* (1995-1/2 - 1997)
1995-97 48558

Owners Manual(s)

Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus & Stinger '94-98 (Part #96322)
3-1/2" Exhaust
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Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus & Stinger '94-98 (Part #96493)
4" Exhaust
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Truckin' (Nov '04)