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93-98
Ford - 7.5L Class-A
Total RV Power System
Affordable Stinger pumps up the volume to level most hills and expedite highway merging. Best gains of +45 hp and +57 lb-ft (rear wheel), and 7% more MPG.
Gains Up To:+45 hp/+57 lb-ft
Stinger® System
Pump up the volume at with Banks' affordable Stinger. Best gains of +45 hp and +57 lb-ft torque levels most hills and expedites highway merging. Pass by more fuel stations with Stinger's 7% mileage improvement.
Important: Some vehicle configurations require an extension kit for proper fit.
Motorhome Power
Gasoline: Ford 7.5L (460) Class-A, '82-98
Test vehicle: Non-catalytic coverter equipped Class-A motorhome
Transmission: Ford E4OD automatic
Weight: 16,650 lbs.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 100 hp (4400 rpm) | 145 hp (4400 rpm) | +45 horsepower | 45% more (4400 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 178 hp (3200 rpm) | 207.3 hp (3400 rpm) | +29.3 horsepower | 16% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, upshift point | 100 hp (4400 rpm) | 145 hp (4400 rpm) | +45 horsepower | 45% more (4400 rpm) |
| Torque, best gain | 227.1 lb-ft (3700 rpm) | 284.2 lb-ft (3700 rpm) | +57.1 lb-ft torque | 25% more (3700 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 333.5 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | 352.5 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | +19 lb-ft torque | 6% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, downshift point | 310.4 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | 346.1 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | +35.7 lb-ft torque | 12% more (2800 rpm) |
| Exhaust gas temperature (at full power) | 1,712°F | 1,527°F | -185°F | 11% cooler |
| Exhaust backpressure (at equal airflow) | 9.75 in/Hg | 2.5 in/Hg | -7.25 in/Hg | 74% less backpressure |
| Air cleaner vacuum (at equal airflow) | 21.8 in/H2O | 6.3 in/H2O | -15.5 in/H2O | 71% less restriction |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 25.45 sec | 23.3 sec | -2.15 sec | 8% quicker |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 1,388 ft | 1,250 ft | -137.8 ft | 10% less distance |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 12.90 sec | 11.6 sec | -1.3 sec | 10% quicker |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 966 ft | 857.1 ft | -108.5 ft | 11% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb (6% grade) | 58 mph | 64 mph | +6 mph | 10% faster |
| Fuel economy (max. speed, 6% grade) | 7.65 mpg | 8.20 mpg | +0.55 mpg | 7% better mileage |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger system, Class-A Ford chassis | EFI | No cat converter | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 1993-98 | 49224 |
| Stinger system, Class-A Ford chassis | EFI | No cat converter | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 1993-98 | 49226 |
| Stinger system, Class-A Ford chassis | EFI | Cat converter | 1993-98 | 49230 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- Stinger System (Class-A, Ford chassis, non-cat.) '93-later (Part #96337) For Use w/ 460 EFI Engine |
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| Power Systems- Stinger System (Class-A, JD/OK chassis) '93-98 (Part #96376) For Use w/ 460 EFI Engine |
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