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’87-97 Ford 7.5L EFI
Total Power System for Towing & Work
Major performance at a modest cost. Stinger works hard and plays hard. Rear-wheel gains up to +40 hp and +50 lb-ft; 10% better fuel economy, too.
Gains Up To:+40 hp/+50 lb-ft
Stinger® System
F-250, F-350 & SUPER-DUTY PICKUP: With best gains of +40 hp and +50 lb-ft torque, Banks' stainless-steel Stinger is a potent upgrade that delivers major substance at a modest cost. Stinger continues the more-bang-for-your-buck theme by slashing up to 10% from fuel costs. Indestructible!
Gasoline: 7.5L (460), '87-97
Test vehicle: 1995 F-350 crew-cab pickup • E4OD automatic trans • Solo vehicle weight = 6,490 lbs. • Towing combined vehicle weight = 13,000 lbs.
Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.
| Stinger System | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 101.5 hp (4400 rpm) | 141.2 hp (4400 rpm) | +39.7 horsepower | 39% more (4400 rpm) |
| Horsepower, peak-to-peak | 178.0 hp (3200 rpm) | 203.0 hp (3400 rpm) | +25.0 horsepower | 14% more, peak-to-peak |
| Horsepower, upshift point (at wide open throttle) | 126.0 hp (4200 rpm) | 160.0 hp (4200 rpm) | +34.0 horsepower | 27% more (4200 rpm) |
| Torque, best gain | 242.2 lb-ft (3600 rpm) | 291.9 lb-ft (3600 rpm) | +49.7 lb-ft torque | 21% more (3600 rpm) |
| Torque, peak-to-peak | 334.0 lb-ft (1800 rpm) | 349.3 lb-ft (2000 rpm) | +15.3 lb-ft torque | 5% more, peak-to-peak |
| Torque, downshift point (at wide open throttle) | 312.9 lb-ft (2600 rpm) | 339.1 (lb-ft (2600 rpm) | +26.5 lb-ft torque | 9% more (2600 rpm) |
| Exhaust backpressure (at equal airflow) | 9.75 in/Hg | 3.0 in/Hg | -6.75 in/Hg | 69% less backpressure |
| Air cleaner vacuum (at equal airflow | 21.8 in/H2O | 7.2 in/H2O | -14.6 in/H2O | 67% less restriction |
| Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time | 10.5 sec | 9.4 sec | -1.1 sec | 11% quicker |
| Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time | 5.2 sec | 4.6 sec | -0.6 sec | 12% quicker |
| Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance | 572.5 ft | 502.5 ft | -70.0 ft | 12% less distance |
| Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance | 382.1 ft | 340.0 ft | -42.1 ft | 11% less distance |
| Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time | 21.5 sec | 19.8 sec | -1.7 sec | 8% quicker |
| Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time | 10.9 sec | 9.8 sec | -1.1 sec | 10% quicker |
| Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance | 1,172.4 ft | 1,061.9 ft | -110.5 ft | 8% less distance |
| Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance | 815.9 ft | 729.4 ft | -86.5 ft | 11% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb (6% grade) | 56.0 mph | 62.0 mph | +6.0 mph | 11% faster |
| Fuel economy (maximum speed measured on 6% grade) | 9.48 mpg | 10.46 mpg | +0.98 mpg | 10% better mileage |
System Includes:
| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger system Pickup, F-250/350 | Std cab* |
1987-93 | 49207 |
| Stinger system Pickup, F-250/350 | Std cab | Air injected | 3" round cat inlet* |
1993-97 | 49250 |
| Stinger system Pickup, F-250/350 | Std cab | Non-air injected | 3-bolt flange cat inlet* |
1996-97 | 49253 |
| Stinger system Pickup, F-250/350 | Ext/crew cab | Air injected | 3" round cat inlet* |
1993-97 | 49252 |
| Stinger system (super/crew-cab) Pickup, F-250/350 | Ext/crew cab | Non-air injected | 3-bolt flange cat inlet* |
1996-97 | 49254 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Stinger system (Part #96346) |  Download |
Accolades
“Banks is a wizard at making quick vehicles quicker and turning slow vehicles into quick ones.”
— Pickup Van & 4WD