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Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Total Work Power System
Stinger affordably augments truck muscle and durability with impressive best gains of +59 hp and +148 lb-ft (rear wheel), and 5% better mileage.
Gains Up To:+59 hp/+148 lb-ft
Stinger® System
PICKUP: Stinger makes fast work of brawny jobs, thanks to gains to +59 hp and +148 lb-ft torque. Sprint heavy loads up hills faster, in higher gear. Shave fuel costs with 5% better mileage. For a modest investment, you'll get years of great returns.
Test vehicle: 1995 pickup with 5-speed manual trans
Solo vehicle weight: 6,200 lbs
Towing combined vehicle weight: 17,000 lbs.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 160.3 hp (2400 rpm) | 219.0 hp (2400 rpm) | +58.7 horsepower | 37% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, best gain | 160.3 hp (2400 rpm) | 219.0 hp (2400 rpm) | +58.7 horsepower | 37% more (2400 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 389.3 lb-ft (1700 rpm) | 533.5 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | +144.2 lb-ft torque | 37% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, best gain | 385.6 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | 533.5 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | +147.9 lb-ft torque | 38% more (1900 rpm) |
| Horsepower gain, upshift | 111.4 hp (2600 rpm) | 167.0 hp (2600 rpm) | +55.6 horsepower | 50% more (2600 rpm) |
| Torque gain, downshift | 378.9 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | 460.7 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | +81.8 lb-ft torque | 22% more (1400 rpm) |
| Exhaust backpressure (total system @ equal airflow) | 1.6 psi | 0.6 psi | -1.0 psi | 63% less backpressure |
| Peak boost | 16.4 psi | 26.0 psi | +9.6 psi | 59% more boost |
| Air cleaner vacuum (@equal airflow) | 10.8 in/H2O | 3.8 in/H2O | -7.0 in/H2O | 65% less restriction |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 12.75 sec | 10.46 sec | -2.29 sec | 18% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 7.00 sec | 5.53 sec | -1.47 sec | 21% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 741 ft | 618 ft | -123 ft | 17% less distance |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 531 ft | 445 ft | -86 ft | 16% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 36.67 sec | 27.50 sec | -9.17 sec | 25% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 21.32 sec | 15.78 sec | -5.54 sec | 26% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 2368 ft | 1822 ft | -546 ft | 23% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 1680 ft | 1259 ft | -421 ft | 25% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (measured on a 7% grade) | 47 mph (2nd gear) | 56 mph (3rd gear) | +9 mph | 19% faster |
| Fuel economy, towing (108 miles including 7% grade) | 13.35 mpg | 14.15 mpg | +0.80 mpg | 6% better mileage |
| Time to boost (seconds to 18.5 psi stock peak) | 4.25 sec | 2.85 sec | -1.40 sec | 33% quicker |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger system Pickup, 12-valve | 1994-97 | 49205 |
| Stinger system Pickup, 12-valve | 1998 | 49206 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus & Stinger systems (Part #96384) |  Download |
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