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93-98
Cummins - B5.9L & C8.3L
Ultimate RV Power System
PowerPack unleashes top gains of +94 hp and +214 lb-ft (rear wheel) and 12% better mileage. Quicker, stronger acceleration; outruns 24-valve ISBs!
Gains Up To:+94 hp/+214 lb-ft
PowerPack® System
B5.9L (12-valve) PUSHER: For a tiny fraction of the cost of a new vehicle, a PowerPack-equipped B outruns and outperforms 24-valve ISBs and even some "super-rated" Cs! With Banks TwinRam intake manifold at the forefront, PowerPack unfurls top gains of +94 hp, +214 lb-ft torque and betters mileage by 12%. PowerPack transforms your turbo by raising peak boost and getting it there lots faster, for quicker and stronger acceleration.
Test Results
Motorhome Power - Turbo-diesel: B5.9 Cummins, '93-98
Test vehicle: 1996 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager on 35-foot Spartan Chassis
Engine: 5.9L Cummins BTA, rated at 230 hp, CPL #1553
Transmission: 6-speed automatic Allison MD3060.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
Motorhome Power - Turbo-diesel: C8.3 Cummins, '93-98
Test vehicle: 1996 Newmar Dutch Star on 36-foot Spartan Chassis
Engine: 8.3L Cummins CTA, rated at 250 hp, CPL#2103
Transmission: 6-speed automatic Allison MD3060.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| PowerPack® system | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horsepower, best gain |
165.6 hp (2300 rpm) |
259.2 hp (2300 rpm) |
+93.6 horsepower |
57% more (2300 rpm) |
|
Horsepower, peak-to-peak |
170.9 hp (2200 rpm) |
259.2 hp (2300 rpm) |
+88.3 horsepower |
52% more, peak-to-peak |
|
Horsepower, upshift point* |
146.3 hp (2400 rpm) |
232.4 hp (2400 rpm) |
+86.1 horsepower |
59% more (2400 rpm) |
|
Torque, best gain |
378.1 lb-ft (2300 rpm) |
591.9 lb-ft (2300 rpm) |
+213.8 lb-ft torque |
57% more (2300 rpm) |
|
Torque, peak-to-peak |
521.1 lb-ft (1400 rpm) |
625.5 lb-ft (2000 rpm) |
+104.4 lb-ft torque |
20% more, peak-to-peak |
|
Torque, downshift point* |
483.2 lb-ft (1800 rpm) |
618.6 lb-ft (1800 rpm) |
+135.4 lb-ft torque |
28% more (1800) rpm |
|
Acceleration, 0-60 time |
29.2 sec |
21.84 sec |
-7.36 sec |
25% quicker |
|
Acceleration, 0-60 mph distance |
1,664 ft |
1,126 ft |
-538 ft |
32% less distance |
|
Acceleration, 40-60 mph time |
16.25 sec |
13.08 sec |
+3.17 sec |
20% quicker |
|
Acceleration, 40-60 mph distance |
1,223 ft |
937 ft |
-286 ft |
23% less distance |
|
Maximum speed, hill-climb (6.5% grade) |
58 mph (4th gear) |
70 mph (5th gear) |
-12 mph |
21% faster |
|
Peak boost |
22.3 psi |
37.1 psi |
+14.8 psi |
66% more boost |
|
Time to boost (0-22 psi) |
3.2 sec |
2.7 sec |
-0.5 sec |
16% quicker |
|
Maximum exhaust temperature (measured at turbine inlet, full power) |
1,350°F (factory recommendation) |
1308°F (actual Banks) |
-42°F |
3% cooler |
*At Wide Open Throttle
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPack system B 5.9L engine | Freightliner/Oshkosh/Spartan chassis | CPL #1553 | Rear-mounted intercooler* | 1993-98 | 49245 |
| PowerPack system B 5.9L engine | Spartan chassis | CPL #0987 | Side-mounted intercooler* | 1993-98 | 49246 |
| PowerPack system B 5.9L engine | Oshkosh/Spartan chassis | CPL #1261 | Rear-mounted intercooler* | 1993-98 | 49247 |
| PowerPack system B 5.9L engine | Oshkosh/Spartan chassis | CPL #0987 | Rear-mounted intercooler* | 1993-98 | 49248 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- Stinger system (Part #96381) 8.3L, 250/325-hp rated Class-A Pusher MH |
 Download |
| Power Systems- PowerPack & Stinger systems w/ Twin Ram Manifold (Part #96385) 5.9L, 190/210/230-hp rated |
Download |
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