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05-08
Ford - 6.8L V-10, Class-A (30-valve)
Ultimate RV Power System
Remove airflow restrictions with complete intake and exhaust system plus advanced programming for up to +56 hp and +70 lb-ft, 7% more MPG and optimum engine efficiency.
Gains Up To:+56 hp/+70 lb-ft
PowerPack® System
Here's a major dose of new RV power without the new RV price! PowerPack delivers 26% more horsepower and torque to your V-10: up to +56 hp and +70 lb-ft at the rear wheels. Rockets you up 6% grades 12% faster and chops three seconds off your 0-60 mph time. With PowerPack's engineered intake and exhaust upgrades plus calibrated fuel tuning (optional), your rig will pass and merge a whole lot easier and more safely—and you'll get up to 7% more MPG, too!
Motorhome Power
Gasoline: Ford 6.8L (V-10), '06-08
Test Vehicle:
2006 Thor 4-Winds Motorhome equipped with a 6.8L 30-valve Triton V-10 engine. While the engine is rated by the factory at 362 hp, on the dyno the stock best gain was only 242 hp.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Power @ Rear Wheels | Stock Motorhome | Banks PowerPack | Improvement | Result |
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| Horsepower, best gain |
216.3 hp (4200 rpm) |
271.9 hp (4200 rpm) |
+55.6 horsepower | 26% more |
| Torque, best gain |
270.5 lb-ft (4200 rpm) |
340.0 lb-ft (4200 rpm) |
+69.5 horsepower | 26% more |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak |
242.1 hp (5000 rpm) |
284.9 hp (4800 rpm) |
+42.8 horsepower | 18% more |
| Torque, peak-to-peak |
316.5 lb-ft (3000 rpm) |
360.6 lb-ft (3600 rpm) |
+44.1 lb-ft torque | 14% more |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mp |
24.20 sec |
21.28 sec |
-2.92 sec | 12% quicker |
| Acceleration, 40-60 mph |
12.00 sec |
10.36 sec |
-1.64 sec |
14% quicker |
| Hillclimb speed, 6% grade |
52 mph (4th gear) |
58 mph (5th gear) |
+6 mph (+1 gear) |
12% faster |
| Fuel economy |
7.20 mpg |
7.73 mpg |
+0.53 mpg |
7% better |
System Includes:
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Banks Ram-Air® Intake System
With its giant air filter housing, lifetime high-flow filter and streamlined tubing, Banks Ram-Air outflows stock by up to 60% for greater power and improved fuel efficiency. Banks’ bellows accommodate engine movement, preventing component damage and prolonging service life. Meticulously tested by Banks engineers, Banks Ram-Air Intakes are triple validated before the name “Banks” is stamped on. |
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TorqueTubes® Manifold Assembly
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OttoMind Programmer
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPack System, no OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Left Exit | 2006-08 | 49377 |
| PowerPack System, no OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Right Exit | 2006-08 | 49378 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Left Exit | 2006-08 | 49493 |
| PowerPack system, with OttoMind Ford 6.8L MH A, Right Exit | 2006-08 | 49494 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind 6.8L MH-A No EGR, Left Exit | 2005 | 49498 |
| PowerPack System, with OttoMind 6.8L MH-A No EGR, Right Exit | 2005 | 49499 |
| OttoMind Programmer Ford 6.8L-30V Motorhome Class-A & C '05-08 | 2005-08 | 66062 |
Owners Manual(s)
| PowerPack, Stinger & TorqueTube systems (Part #96377) |  Download |
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