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03-07
Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Ultimate Sport Tuner Combo
Optimum fuel tuning for awesome power (+126 hp, +290 lb-ft), built-in safety and adjust-on-the-fly power, Banks iQ Dashboard PC controls Six-Gun, plus real PC computer functionality
Gains Up To:+126 hp/+290 lb-ft
Six-Gun® Diesel Tuner & Banks iQ™
Calibrated for racing and sport, Six-Gun delivers pavement-shredding best gains of +105 hp and +258 lb-ft at the rear wheels; has 6 change-on-the-fly power levels (7 with Banks iQ); is Stacked for Power® to timing and fuel pressure; and has exclusive AutoRate® and ActiveSafety® engine and transmission safeguards.
It's pure genius: Banks iQ™ Dashboard PC
Banks iQ is over 5 inches of awesome! Use it for total control of your Six-Gun Tuner. Achieve best gains up to + 126 hp/ +290 lb-ft with a touch of your finger. Set and monitor EGT, coolant temps and a vast array of other engine parameters. Time performance runs. Scan/define/clear vehicle diagnostic codes. Open and read your Microsoft® Office documents. Work with the on-screen keyboard and calculator, watch videos, view pictures, listen to your favorite music, and much more. Banks iQ is so useful, you'll want to take it everywhere. With its rechargeable battery and out-of-vehicle portability, you can!
Diesel Tuner Shootout!
Watch what happens when the Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner goes head-to-head with Edge, Bullydog, Hypertech, Superchips and PPE. Who should you trust to boost your truck's performance - and not hurt your engine in the process? Check it out.
235-hp Rated Engine
Test vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 2wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (235-hp rated) • Transmission: 4-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 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 160.9 hp @2400 rpm |
286.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+125.8 hp | 78% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 353.3 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
643.7 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+290.4 lb-ft | 82% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 182.8 hp @2800 rpm |
286.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+103.9 hp | 57% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 358.3 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
643.7 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+285.4 lb-ft | 80% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
13.92 secs | 11.30 secs | -2.62 secs | 19% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
20.86 secs | 17.38 secs | -3.48 secs | 17% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
70.4 mph | 81.2 mph | +10.8 mph | 15% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 16.8 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
15.04 secs | 9.25 secs | -5.79 secs | 38% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 147.7 hp @2200 rpm |
252.5 hp @2200 rpm |
+104.8 hp | 71% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 353.3 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
611.0 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+257.7 lb-ft | 73% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 182.8 hp @2800 rpm |
263.7 hp @2400 rpm |
+80.9 hp | 44% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 358.3 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
611.4 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+253.1 lb-ft | 71% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
13.92 secs | 11.62 secs | -2.30 secs | 17% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
20.86 secs | 17.92 secs | -2.94 secs | 14% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
70.4 mph | 77.6 mph | +7.2 mph | 10% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 14.3 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
15.04 secs | 10.05 secs | -4.99 secs | 33% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
305-hp Rated Engine
Test vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 2wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (305-hp rated) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (48RE)
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 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 207.6 hp @2400 rpm |
323.2 hp @2400 rpm |
+115.6 hp | 56% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 455.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
725.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+269.6 lb-ft | 59% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 235.8 hp @2800 rpm |
323.2 hp @2400 rpm |
+87.4 hp |
37% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 462.2 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
725.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+263.2 lb-ft | 57% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.74 sec | 10.69 sec | -1.05 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.82 sec | 16.19 sec | -1.63 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 90.2 mph | +9.6 mph | 12% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.1 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 sec | 8.00 sec | -2.18 sec | 21% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 190.5 hp @2200 rpm |
280.0 hp @2200 rpm |
+89.5 hp | 47% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 448.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
678.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+230.0 lb-ft | 51% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 235.8 hp @2800 rpm |
292.5 hp @2400 rpm |
+56.7 hp | 24% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 462.2 lb-ft @2600 rpm |
678.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
+215.8 lb-ft | 47% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.74 sec | 10.98 sec | -0.76 sec | 7% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.82 sec | 16.70 sec | -1.12 sec | 6% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
80.6 mph | 86.4 mph | +5.8 mph | 7% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 6.3 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
10.18 sec | 8.61 sec | -1.57 sec |
15% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
325/600 Engine
Test vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad Cab • 4wd Dually
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB (325/600) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (48RE)
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 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 223.0 hp @2400 rpm |
334.8 hp @2400 rpm |
+111.8 hp | 50% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 493.2 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
751.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+258.6 lb-ft | 52% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 248.5 hp @2800 rpm |
334.8 hp @2400 rpm |
+86.3 hp | 35% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 502.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
751.8 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+249.8 lb-ft | 50% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.78 secs | 10.53 secs | -1.25 secs | 11% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.70 secs | 16.00 secs | -1.70 secs | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
82.2 mph | 91.5 mph | +9.3 mph | 11% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.7 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
9.76 secs | 7.68 secs | -2.08 secs | 21% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
| Six-Gun, Level 6 | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Best gain | 206.1 hp @2200 rpm |
308.1 hp @2200 rpm |
+102.0 hp | 49% more |
| Torque, Best gain | 493.2 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
745.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+252.2 lb-ft | 51% more |
| Horsepower, Peak-to-peak | 248.5 hp @2800 rpm |
321.6 hp @2400 rpm |
+73.1 hp | 29% more |
| Torque, Peak-to-peak | 502.0 lb-ft @1800 rpm |
745.4 lb-ft @2000 rpm |
+243.4 lb-ft | 48% more |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄8 mile |
11.78 sec | 10.59 sec | -1.19 sec | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, time: 1⁄4 mile |
17.70 sec | 16.13 sec | -1.57 sec | 9% quicker |
| Acceleration, speed: 1⁄4 mile |
82.2 mph | 88.9 mph | +6.7 mph | 8% faster |
| Acceleration: 1⁄4 mile, Trucklengths over stock* | - | - | 9.0 Trucklengths |
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| Acceleration, time: 0-60 mph |
9.76 sec | 7.81 sec | -1.95 sec | 20% quicker |
| *(1 trucklength = 20 ft) | ||||
System Includes:
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Banks iQ™
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Banks iQ-Dashboard PC Dodge 5.9L Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/Banks iQ | 2003-05 | 63809 |
| Banks iQ-Dashboard PC Dodge 5.9L Six-Gun Diesel Tuner w/Banks iQ | 2006-07 | 63819 |
LBZ tuner testing: Banks Six-Gun
LBZ tuners from competing manufacturers are put to the test at the NHRA 1/4 mile Auto Club Raceway. Same truck, same driver, same day... only the tuner is changed each run. Results for Banks: 14.75 sec @ 97.51 mph
LBZ tuner testing: stock truck
LBZ tuners from competing manufacturers are put to the test at the NHRA 1/4 mile Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Same truck, same driver, same day... only the tuner is changed each run. Results for stock: 16.40 sec @ 86.18 mph
Six-Gun commercial
The commercial we ran on SpikeTV when the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner with PowerPDA was released. (The PowerPDA has now been upgraded to the Banks iQ.)
Accolades
“Gale Banks Engineering is one of the world's foremost long-distance engine builders, as well as single and twin turbocharger designers and racers.”
Super Chevy