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05-08
Ford - 6.8L V-10, Class-A (30-valve)
Ultimate RV Power System
Remove airflow restrictions with complete intake and exhaust system plus advanced programming for up to +56 hp and +70 lb-ft, 7% more MPG and optimum engine efficiency.
Gains Up To:+56 hp/+70 lb-ft
PowerPack® System
Here's a major dose of new RV power without the new RV price! PowerPack delivers 26% more horsepower and torque to your V-10: up to +56 hp and +70 lb-ft at the rear wheels. Rockets you up 6% grades 12% faster and chops three seconds off your 0-60 mph time. With PowerPack's engineered intake and exhaust upgrades plus calibrated fuel tuning (optional), your rig will pass and merge a whole lot easier and more safely—and you'll get up to 7% more MPG, too!
Motorhome Power
Gasoline: Ford 6.8L (V-10), '06-08
Test Vehicle:
2006 Thor 4-Winds Motorhome equipped with a 6.8L 30-valve Triton V-10 engine. While the engine is rated by the factory at 362 hp, on the dyno the stock best gain was only 242 hp.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Power @ Rear Wheels | Stock Motorhome | Banks PowerPack | Improvement | Result |
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| Horsepower, best gain |
216.3 hp (4200 rpm) |
271.9 hp (4200 rpm) |
+55.6 horsepower | 26% more |
| Torque, best gain |
270.5 lb-ft (4200 rpm) |
340.0 lb-ft (4200 rpm) |
+69.5 horsepower | 26% more |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak |
242.1 hp (5000 rpm) |
284.9 hp (4800 rpm) |
+42.8 horsepower | 18% more |
| Torque, peak-to-peak |
316.5 lb-ft (3000 rpm) |
360.6 lb-ft (3600 rpm) |
+44.1 lb-ft torque | 14% more |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mp |
24.20 sec |
21.28 sec |
-2.92 sec | 12% quicker |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph |
12.00 sec |
10.36 sec |
-1.64 sec |
14% quicker |
| Hillclimb speed, 6% grade |
52 mph (4th gear) |
58 mph (5th gear) |
+6 mph (+1 gear) |
12% faster |
| Fuel economy |
7.20 mpg |
7.73 mpg |
+0.53 mpg |
7% better |
System Includes:
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Banks Ram-Air® Intake System
With its giant air filter housing, lifetime high-flow filter and streamlined tubing, Banks Ram-Air outflows stock by up to 60% for greater power and improved fuel efficiency. Banks’ bellows accommodate engine movement, preventing component damage and prolonging service life. Meticulously tested by Banks engineers, Banks Ram-Air Intakes are triple validated before the name “Banks” is stamped on. |
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TorqueTubes® Manifold Assembly
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OttoMind Programmer
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPack System, no OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Left Exit | 2006-08 | 49377 |
| PowerPack System, no OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Right Exit | 2006-08 | 49378 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Left Exit | 2006-08 | 49493 |
| PowerPack system, with OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Right Exit | 2006-08 | 49494 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind 6.8L MH-A No EGR, Left Exit | 2005 | 49498 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind 6.8L MH-A No EGR, Right Exit | 2005 | 49499 |
| OttoMind Programmer Ford 6.8L-30V Motorhome Class-A & C '05-08 | 2005-08 | 66062 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger & TorqueTube systems, (Class-A) '06-08 (Part #96377) |  Download |
RV Today features Banks
It's an old episode but what Gale explains about the principles of improving the performance in your RV still applies today.
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)