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97-05
Ford - 6.8L V-10, Class-A (20-valve)
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.
Please note: Does not fit 2004 and later Fleetwood Powerplatform and National RV-Duraframe models.
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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 |
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPack System Class-A motorhome | EGR-equipped | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49140 |
| PowerPack System Class-A motorhome | EGR-equipped | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49141 |
| PowerPack System Class-A motorhome | No EGR | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49142 |
| PowerPack System Class-A motorhome | No EGR | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49143 |
| PowerPack system Class-A motorhome | No EGR | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 2004-05 | 49166 |
| PowerPack system Class-A motorhome | No EGR | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 2004-05 | 49167 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | EGR-equipped | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49479 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | EGR-equipped | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49480 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | No EGR | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49481 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | No EGR | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 1997-03 | 49482 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | No EGR | Driver-side tailpipe exit | 2004-05 | 49483 |
| PowerPack system w/OttoMind Class-A | No EGR | Passenger-side tailpipe exit | 2004-05 | 49484 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger & Git-Kit Systems, (Class-A) '97-05 (Part #96378) |  Download |
6.8L Class-A motorhome PowerPack
2009-11-20
Getting what one hopes for and not being disappointed
We have just completed a 4000 mile drive in our 34" A style motor home. This is built upon a Ford chassis with the V10 Triton engine.
We had installed a Banks air system and Ottomind before we left. This trip was a good evaluation and the new Banks system did everything we wished of it. What a difference in performance. The motor maintained its power on hills and thus had much less down-shifting. It also had better acceleration and we used no oil in the motor for replenishment at all during the trip. This would have compared to about ½ liter to 500 miles driving previous to the Banks installation.
I had also changed the oil to synthetic oil at the time of the installation so this may have contributed to the engine performance. None the less, the drive is now enjoyable and lets one drive without holding up the other traffic.
I must also add that your service and shipping were on-time and everything as-advertised. I had the installation done by Suncoast Motors htD., of 1117 Sunshine Coast Hwy.
Although this was their first installation of this product, they did a great job at reasonable rates and we experienced no break-in problems.
It has been a good experience to get what one hopes for and not be disappointed. Thanks for your engineering expertise and commitment to performance.
Yours Truly,
Ron M.
Madeira Park, British Columbia
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