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’97-04 Ford 6.8L Class-C
Ultimate RV Power System
Banks engineers dramatically improved the V-10’s airflow and optimized engine efficiency. Best gains: +53 hp and +69 lb-ft, and 7% more MPG.
Gains Up To:+53 hp/+69 lb-ft
PowerPack® System
Although the 6.8L V-10 Triton has two more cylinders than Ford's discontinued 7.5L V-8, its nominally 10% smaller capacity makes optimal engine efficiency critical to power production. If there's one thing Banks engineers know, it's that engine airflow is the key to efficiency and power. That expertise earned Banks the record for World's Fastest Motorhome: a PowerPacked Ford 6.8L V-10 Class-C Chinook that blasted past General Motor's record at 99.7 mph! Banks' stainless-steel PowerPack unleashes best gains of +53 hp, +69 lb-ft torque, and 7% more MPG. Important: Some vehicle configurations require an extension kit for proper fit.
Motorhome Power
Gasoline: Ford 6.8L (V-10), '97-02
Test vehicle: 1999 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Vision
Description: 35-foot with tag axle
Engine: 6.8L Triton V-10, rated at 275 hp
Transmission: 4R100
Rear axle ratio: 4.10
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| PowerPack® System with Ottomind | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 176.0 hp (4000 rpm) | 228.5 hp (4000 rpm) | +52.5 horsepower | 29.8% more (4000 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 181.1 hp (3600 rpm) | 229.6 hp (3800 rpm) | +48.5 horsepower | 26.8% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, upshift point | 161.2 hp (4800 rpm) | 188.7 hp (4800 rpm) | +27.5 horsepower | 17.1% more (4800 rpm) |
| Torque, best gain | 231.1 lb-ft (4000 rpm) | 300.0 lb-ft (4000 rpm) | +68.9 lb-ft torque | 29.8% more (4000 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 298.7 lb-ft (2000 rpm) | 352.2 hp (2800 rpm) | +53.5 lb-ft torque | 17.9% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, downshift point | 292.9 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | 352.2 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | +59.2 lb-ft torque | 20.2% more (2800 rpm) |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 32.5 sec | 26.1 sec | -6.40 sec | 19.7% quicker |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 1874 ft | 1600 ft | -274 ft | 14.6% less distance |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 17.5 sec | 13.6 sec | -3.90 sec | 22.3% quicker |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 1304 ft | 1065 ft | -239 ft | 18.3% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb | 49 mph (2nd gear) | 56 mph (3rd gear) | +7 mph | 14.3% faster (+1 gear) |
| Fuel economy (max. speed, 6% grade) | 7.20 mpg | 7.73 mpg | +0.53 mpg | 7.4% better fuel economy |
| PowerPack System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 176.0 hp (4000 rpm) | 222.5 hp (4000 rpm) | +46.5 horsepower | 26.4% more (4000 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 181.1 hp (3600 rpm) | 223.4 hp (3800 rpm) | +42.3 horsepower | 23.4% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, upshift point | 161.2 hp (4800 rpm) | 182.7 hp (4800 rpm) | +21.5 horsepower | 13.3% more (4800 rpm) |
| Torque, best gain | 231.1 lb-ft (4000 rpm) | 292.1 lb-ft (4000 rpm) | +61.0 lb-ft torque | 26.4% more (4000 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 298.7 lb-ft (2000 rpm) | 338.6 hp (2800 rpm) | +39.3 lb-ft torque | 13.4% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, downshift point | 292.9 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | 338.6 lb-ft (2800 rpm) | +45.6 lb-ft torque | 15.6% more (2800 rpm) |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 32.5 sec | 27.1 sec | -5.40 sec | 16.6% quicker |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 1874 ft | 1643 ft | -231 ft | 12.3% less distance |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 17.5 sec | 14.2 sec | -3.30 sec | 18.9% quicker |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph distance | 1304 ft | 1103 ft | -201 ft | 15.4% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb | 49 mph (2nd gear) | 55 mph (3rd gear) | +6 mph | 12.2% faster (+1 gear) |
| Fuel economy (max. speed, 6% grade) | 7.20 mpg | 7.65 mpg | +0.45 mpg | 6.3% better fuel economy |
System Includes:
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-C, E-350 | EGR-equipped |
1997-03 | 49475 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-C, E-350 | No EGR |
1997-04 | 49476 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-C, E-Super Duty | EGR-equipped |
1997-03 | 49477 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-C, E-Super Duty | No EGR |
1997-03 | 49478 |
| PowerPack System Class-C, E-350 | EGR-equipped |
1997-03 | 49144 |
| PowerPack system Class-C, E-350 | No EGR |
1997-05 | 49156 |
| PowerPack System Class-C, E-Super Duty | EGR-equipped |
1997-03 | 49145 |
| PowerPack system Class-C, E-Super Duty | No EGR |
1997-03 | 49157 |
| PowerPack system Class-C, E-Super Duty | No EGR |
2004 | 49159 |
| Banks TransCommand 4R100 auto trans |
1997-05 | 62570 |
| OttoMind module PowerPack (calibrate-to-order) |
66564 | |
| Extension kit w/heatshielding (209-228" wheelbase) Ford Mh A, 179"-208" W/b |
1997-05 | 49097 |
| Extension kit w/heatshielding (229-248" wheelbase) Ford Mh A, 209"-228" W/b |
1997-05 | 49100 |
| Chrome tailpipe heat shield kit, 3" tailpipe (24"L) Use With 3" Tail Pipes |
26105 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Stinger & PowerPack systems (Class-C) (Part #96401) |  Download |
Accolades
“Speak Power. Well, Gale Banks and his engines do just that.”
— Car & Driver