

Tuning that doesn't kill the host vehicle.
Many tuners reduce fuel delivery as exhaust gas temps rise. But they ignore the powertrain! Banks finds the limits of the engine and powertrain, then adds mission-critical ActiveSafety safeguards to Six-Gun so it won’t exceed those limits. As a result, Six-Gun thrashes challengers, not your truck! Airflow upgrades recommended.
Proof of a higher power.
Calibrated for sport applications, Six-Gun is a performance junkie that adds +102 hp/+275 lb-ft. With its CleanTune Technology and change-on-the-fly power, Six-Gun with Speed-Loader rockets you from 0-60 mph 24% quicker and 154 feet ahead of stock ... without adding soot!
Power boost with Speed-Loader upgrade.
Speed-Loader punches up Six-Gun’s best gains to +124 hp/+303 lb-ft and provides temp-limiting safety (pyrometer gauge recommended).
All gains measured at the rear wheels, with recommended airflow improvements.
Test vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, crew cab, long bed, single rear wheel
Engine: Duramax 6.6L LLY
Transmission: Allison 5-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 or PDA | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Best gain |
229 hp |
353 hp |
+124 hp |
54% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Best gain |
445 lb-ft |
748 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+303 lb-ft | 68% more |
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Peak-to-peak |
246 hp @3000 rpm |
369 hp @3000 rpm |
+123 hp | 50% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Peak-to-peak |
449 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
748 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+299 lb-ft | 67% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.49 secs | 10.43 secs | -1.06 secs | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄8 mile |
64.3 mph | 73.7 mph | +9.4 mph | 15% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.53 secs | 15.81 secs | -1.72 secs | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 91.6 mph | +11.0 mph | 14% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 secs | 7.71 secs | -2.47 secs | 24% quicker |
| Acceleration, distance: 0-60 mph |
511 feet | 357 feet | -154 feet | 30% shorter |
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Best gain |
229 hp |
331 hp |
+102 hp |
45% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Best gain |
445 lb-ft |
720 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+275 lb-ft | 62% more |
| Rear-wheel Horsepower: Peak-to-peak |
246 hp @3000 rpm |
346 hp @3000 rpm |
+100 hp | 41% more |
| Rear-wheel Torque: Peak-to-peak |
449 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
720 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+271 lb-ft | 60% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.49 secs | 10.66 secs | -0.83 secs | 7% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄8 mile |
64.3 mph | 73.3 mph | +9.0 mph | 14% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.53 secs | 16.06 secs | -1.47 secs | 8% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 91.2 mph | +10.6 mph | 13% faster |
| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 secs | 8.00 secs | -2.18 secs | 21% quicker |
| Acceleration, distance: 0-60 mph |
511 feet | 363 feet | -148 feet | 29% shorter |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, with selector LLY engine | 2004-05 | 63717 |
| Speed-Loader upgrade 2001-07 Chev 6.6, LB7,LLY,LBZ | 2001-07 | 63718 |
| Pyrometer & boost gauge assembly, electronic 01-06 Chevy, 03-06 Dodge, 03-06 Ford | 2001-06 | 64507 |
| Module- Speed-Loader, Non-PDA Compatible (LB7) '01-04 (Part #96447) | |
| Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/ optional Speed-Loader Module (LB7 & LLY) '01-05 (PDA) (Part #96452) Compatible w/ Optional PowerPDA |
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| Module- Speed-Loader, PDA Compatible (LB7, LLY & LBZ) '01-07 (Part #96532) |
2005-11-10
Tony of Huntingtown, Maryland, installed a Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, Speed-Loader and Monster exhaust on an ’04 Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel
I had a Chevy diesel back in 1996 with Banks exhaust and remembered how good it was then, so I bought it again. I installed this exhaust in my garage — no lift, no jack. Off with the old, on with the new in 35 minutes. I build hot rods for a hobby and I have installed everything under the sun in the past 20 years and this was the nicest, cleanest and most precise install I have ever done! So needless to say I had a Six-Gun and Speed-Loader overnited to me the next day. There again, a simple, clean and neat install. I have to laugh every time I drive this beast.
FLAT OUT F-----G FLYS.
“Banks is a wizard at making quick vehicles quicker and turning slow vehicles into quick ones.”
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