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94-98
Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Economical Power System
Budget-friendly Git-Kit adds an assertive punch to your Cummins performance: top gains of +39 hp and +96 lb-ft (rear wheel), and a feisty turbo response.
Gains Up To:+39 hp/+96 lb-ft
Git-Kit®
PICKUP: Banks' easy-on-the wallet Git-Kit sets free gains of +39 hp and +96 lb-ft torque and a feisty turbo response, while maintaining safe EGTs.
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.
| Git-Kit | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 160.3 hp (2400 rpm) | 199.0 hp (2400 rpm) | +38.7 horsepower | 24% more (2400 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 160.3 hp (2400 rpm) | 199.0 hp (2400 rpm) | +38.7 horsepower | 24% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, best gain | 385.6 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | 481.7 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | +96.1 lb-ft torque | 25% more (1900 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 389.3 lb-ft (1700 rpm) | 481.7 lb-ft (1900 rpm) | +92.4 lb-ft torque | 24% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower gain, upshift | 111.4 hp (2600 rpm) | 147.5 hp (2600 rpm) | +36.1 horsepower | 32% more (2600 rpm) |
| Torque gain, downshift | 378.9 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | 432.1 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | +53.2 lb-ft torque | 14% more (1400 rpm) |
| Peak boost | 16.4 psi | 24.0 psi | + 7.6 psi | 46% more boost |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 12.75 sec | 11.27 sec | -1.48 sec | 12% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 7.00 sec | 6.05 sec | -0.95 sec | 14% quicker |
| Solo acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 741 ft | 659 ft | -82 ft | 11% less distance |
| Solo acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 531 ft | 476 ft | -55 ft | 10% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 36.67 sec | 30.72 sec | -5.95 sec | 16% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 21.32 sec | 17.73 sec | -3.59 sec | 17% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 2368 ft | 2014 ft | -354 ft | 15% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 1680 ft | 1408 ft | -272 ft | 16% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (measured on a 7% grade) | 47 mph (2nd gear) | 52 mph (3rd gear) | +5 mph | 11% faster |
| Fuel economy, towing (108 miles including 7% grade) | 13.35 mpg | 13.95 mpg | +0.6 mpg | 4% better mileage |
| Time to boost (seconds to 18.5 psi stock peak) | 4.25 sec | 3.05 sec | -1.2 sec | 28% quicker |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Git-Kit Pickup, 12-valve | 1994-98 | 46381 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- Git-Kit; '94-97 (Part #96394) |  Download |
Accolades
“When I was at his [Gale Banks’] shop, I realized that he’s so immersed in diesel technology he could be Dr. Diesel.”
Jay Leno in Popular Mechanics (Sept '05)