Stinger-Plus® SystemTruck-work

PICKUP/EXCURSION: Banks Stinger-Plus utilizes Quick-Turbo to cut out turbo lag and strengthen turbo performance. Best gains of +91 hp and +162 lb-ft torque deliver more guts when you need 'em, with 11% better fuel economy as you haul a trailer or big load. If you like all that pulling-muscle delivered with a kick, Stinger-Plus is an excellent choice.

Important: Some vehicle configurations require an extension kit for proper fit.

Test vehicle: 1999 F-350 crew-cab dually • 2-wheel drive • 4R100 4-speed automatic trans • Towing combined vehicle weight: 20,000 lbs.

Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.


Stinger®-Plus System Stock Banks Improvement Results
Horsepower, peak to peak 212.2 hp (2600 rpm) 284.7 hp (2900 rpm) +72.5 horsepower 34% more, peak-to-peak
Horsepower, best gain 180.3 hp (3200 rpm) 271.1 hp (3200 rpm) +90.8 horsepower 50% more (3200 rpm)
Horsepower, upshift point (automatic) 180.3 hp (3200 rpm) 271.1 hp (3200 rpm) +90.8 horsepower 50% more (3200 rpm)
Torque, peak to peak 463.1 lb-ft (1800 rpm) 616.0 lb-ft (1800 rpm) +152.9 lb-ft torque 33% more, peak-to-peak
Torque, best gain

453.5 lb-ft (1700 rpm)

615.6 lb-ft (1700 rpm) +162.1 lb-ft torque 36% more (1700 rpm)
Torque, downshift point (automatic) 461.1 lb-ft (1900 rpm) 611.8 lb-ft (1900 rpm) +150.7 lb-ft torque 33% more (1900 rpm)
Exhaust backpressure (at equal airflow) 2.1 psi 0.3 psi -1.8 psi 86% less backpressure
Air cleaner vacuum (at equal airflow) 15.2 in/H2O 6.9 in/H2O -8.3 in/H2O 55% less restriction
Peak boost 17.5 psi 24.0 psi +6.5 psi 37% more boost
Time to achieve 12 lb. boost 6.80 sec 4.57 sec -2.23 sec 33% quicker
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time 12.21 sec 9.35 sec -2.86 sec 23% quicker
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance 693 ft 520 ft -173 ft 25% less distance
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time 6.36 sec 5.04 sec -1.32 sec 21% quicker
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance 498 ft 388 ft -110 ft 22% less distance
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time 30.86 sec 22.98 sec -7.88 sec 26% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance 1,942 ft 1,411 ft -531 ft 27% less distance
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time 16.90 sec 12.34 sec -4.56 sec 27% quicker
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance 1,406 ft 1,021 ft -385 ft 27% less distance
Hill-climb speed, towing (maximum speed achieved on 7% grade) 52 mph 67 mph +15 mph 29% faster
Fuel economy, towing (maintaining 60 mph on 106-mile loop rising to 7% grade) 9.17 mpg 10.20 mpg +1.03 mpg 11% better mileage

System Includes:

ApplicationYear RangePart #
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Auto trans*
1999 47521
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Auto trans* (1999-1/2)
1999 47536
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Auto trans* (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 47551
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Manual trans*
1999 47523
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Manual trans* (1999-1/2)
1999 47538
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Manual trans* (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 47553
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-250/350 | Manual trans | 275-hp rated*
2001-03 47568
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Auto trans*
1999 47416
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Auto trans* (1999-1/2)
1999 47436
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Auto trans* (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 47456
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Manual trans*
1999 47418
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Manual trans* (1999-1/2)
1999 47438
Stinger-Plus system
Pickup, F-450/550 | Manual trans* (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 47458
Stinger-Plus system
Excursion*
2000-03 47569
Extension pipe kit
Pickup, F-250/350 | Ext cab, long bed
1999-03 53517
Extension pipe kit
Pickup, F-250/350 | Crew cab, short bed
1999-03 53516
Extension pipe kit
Pickup, F-250/350 | Crew cab, long bed
1999-03 53518

Owners Manual(s)

Git-Kit, Stinger, Stinger-Plus & PowerPack systems (F-250 & F-350 pickup) (Part #96336) Tech_icon Download
Git-Kit, Stinger, Stinger-Plus & PowerPack systems (F-450 & F-550 pickup) (Part #96328) Tech_icon Download
Stinger, Stinger-Plus & PowerPack systems (Excursion) (Part #96334) Tech_icon Download

Accolades

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— Car & Driver