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’93-96 Chevy/GMC 6.5L
Total Work Power System
Budget-minded Stinger gets "on boost" quicker and delivers more hauling muscle. Best gains: +36 hp and +57 lb-ft (rear wheel), 6% more MPG; lower EGTs.
Gains Up To:+36 hp/+57 lb-ft
Stinger® System
1993-96 HEAVY-DUTY PICKUPS/SUBURBANS: Banks' budget-minded Stinger increases 6.5L volumetric efficiency to get your turbo-diesel "on boost" quicker and produce more hauling muscle. With best gains of +36 hp, +57 lb-ft torque�and by raising the powerband across the entire operating range, your truck will shine at any rpm. As a bonus, Banks improves fuel economy a cool 6%.
Test Vehicle: 1993 GM 6.5L factory-turbo diesel pickup
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger® system | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 173.3 hp (3400 rpm) | 194.4 hp (3400 rpm) | +21.1 horsepower | 12% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, best gain | 140.0 hp (3600 rpm) |
176.1 hp (3600 rpm) |
+36.1 horsepower | 26% more (3600 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 344.3 lb-ft (1600 rpm) | 393.9 lb-ft (1600 rpm) | +49.6 lb-ft torque | 14% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, best gain | 301.6 lb-ft (2400 rpm) | 358.4 lb-ft (2400 rpm) | +56.9 lb-ft torque | 19% more (2400 rpm) |
| Exhaust backpressure | 2.7 psi | 0.6 psi | -2.1 psi | 78% less backpressure |
| Airflow, muffler/tailpipe | 354 cfm | 587 cfm | +233 cfm | 66% greater airflow |
| Airflow, turbine outlet pipe | 703 cfm | 844 cfm | +141 cfm | 20% greater airflow |
For more complete information and test results on your vehicle, request a Free Test Report from Banks.
System Includes:
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Std cab |
1993 | 49025 |
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Std cab | 2wd |
1994-96 | 49038 |
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Std cab | 4wd |
1994-96 | 49039 |
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Ext/crew cab |
1993 | 49046 |
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Ext/crew cab | 2wd |
1994-96 | 49047 |
| Stinger System Pickup, hvy-duty (2500-3500 series) | Ext/crew cab | 4wd |
1994-96 | 49048 |
| Stinger System Suburban |
1994-96 | 49049 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Stinger system ('93-96) (Part #96309) |  Download |
| Stinger system ('93-early '94) (Part #96299) | Download |
| Stinger system ('94-96 2wd & '94-95 4wd) (Part #96312) | Download |
Accolades
“Banks has a history of breaking things—particularly speed records.”
— Diesel Power (Summer '05)