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98-03
Cummins - ISB 5.9L
Total RV Power System
Gets your turbo on boost faster, and peaks higher; tunes low-end torque for strong response and load-pulling. Up to +40 hp, +92 lb-ft (rear wheel); more MPG; safe EGTs.
Gains Up To:+40 hp/+92 lb-ft
Stinger® System
ISB 5.9L PUSHER: The new Cummins 24-valve ISB 5.9s produce power more efficiently than earlier generations, but Banks still found room for significant improvement. Stinger's Quick-Turbo assembly with BigHead actuator gets the factory-turbo "on boost" faster, and attains a higher peak. Banks OttoMind TLC power-train control unit features electronic functions that perfect air-fuel ratio, maintain exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and tune low-end torque for strong acceleration and load-pulling capability. Banks Stinger kicks in gains to +40 hp, +92 lb-ft torque, plus improved mileage.
Motorhome Power - Turbo-diesel: Cummins ISB 5.9L, '98-03
Test vehicle: 1998 Fleetwood Discovery 35-foot Freightliner chassis
Engine: Cummins 5.9L ISB diesel, rated at 275 hp, CPL #2080
Transmission: 6-speed automatic Allison MD3060.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 212.9 hp (2300 rpm) | 253.0 hp (2300 rpm) | +40.1 horsepower | 18.8% more (2300 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 218.9 hp (2500 rpm) | 255.0 hp (2400 rpm) | +36.1 horsepower | 16.5% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, best gain | 486.2 lb-ft (2300 rpm) | 577.7 lb-ft (2300 rpm) | 91.5 lb-ft torque | 18.8% more (2300 rpm) |
| Torque, peak to peak | 556.4 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | 624.1 lb-ft (1700 rpm) | 67.7 lb-ft torque | 12.2% more, peak to peak |
| 0-60 mph acceleration: Time | 25.36 sec | 21.28 sec | -4.08 sec | 16% quicker |
| 0-60 mph acceleration: Distance | 1418 ft | 1140 ft | -278 ft | 20% less distance |
| 40-60 mph acceleration: Time | 11.96 sec | 10.29 sec | -1.67 sec | 14% quicker |
| 40-60 mph acceleration: Distance | 903 ft | 770 ft | -133 ft | 15% less distance |
| Hill-climb speed (6% grade) | 58 mph | 62 mph | +4 mph | 7% faster |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger system Freightliner/Roadmaster chassis* Allison MD3060 or MD3066 auto trans | 1998-03 | 49242 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Stinger & PowerPack systems (B5.9L, 190/210/230-hp rated) (Part #96385) |  Download |
| Stinger & PowerPack systems (ISB 5.9L, 24-valve) (Part #96398) | Download |
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