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About This Product

Banks' wastegated Sidewinder turbo is the ultimate upgrade for classic diesels. Up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft (rear wheel). Tow uphill 53% quicker. Up to 29% more MPG!

Fitment Note
NOTE: May require extension kit P/N 50018. 1983-1987 CDR Relocation P/N 42243 required
Key Features
  • 29% more MPG
  • Engineered Performance
  • Tow uphill 53% quicker
  • The Power To Stop Traffic
  • Gain up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft (rear wheel)
  • Ultimate upgrade for classic diesels
  • NOTE: May require extension kit P/N 50018
  • 1983-1987 CDR Relocation P/N 42243 required
Specifications

You'll hardly recognize Ol' Betsy. With Banks' turbocharging technology onboard, she'll tow up the grade quicker, and provide a phenomenal fuel economy improvement at that. No smoke!

Banks wastegated Sidewinder turbo is the ultimate upgrade for classic diesels. Banks wastegated Sidewinder turbo unleashes gains up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft torque. Tow uphill 5% quicker; 29% more MPG!

F-250, F-350 and F-450 Pickup: The ultimate upgrade for classic diesels is a Sidewinder turbocharging system.

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

Sidewinder Turbo System, Wastegated for use with 1983-1993 Ford 6.9/7.3L Truck, C-6 Automatic Transmission

Why It's Better

Test vehicle: 1992 F-350 Supercab dually • 2-wheel drive • axle ratio 4.10:1 • E4OD 4-speed automatic trans.

Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.

Banks Sidewinder beats stock

 

Wastegated Sidewinder turbo system Stock Banks Improvement Results
Horsepower, best gain 176 hp (3000 rpm) 260 hp (3000 rpm) +84 horsepower 48% more (3000 rpm)
Torque, best gain 360 lb-ft (1400 rpm) 503 lb-ft (1500 rpm) +143 lb-ft torque 40% more (1500 rpm)
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* 15.57 sec 9.54 sec -6.03 sec 39% quicker
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* 7.97 sec 4.74 sec -3.23 sec 41% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* 27.3 sec 17.24 sec -10.06 sec 37% quicker
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* 13.64 sec 8.65 sec -4.99 sec 37% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance* 1,507 ft 951 ft -556 ft 37% less distance
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance* 1,014 ft 644 ft +370 ft 36% less distance
Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (6% grade)* 47 mph (2nd gear) 72 mph (3rd gear) +25 mph 53% faster
Fuel economy, solo** 22.2 mpg 24.5 mpg +2.3 mpg 10% better mileage
Fuel economy, flat towing** 10.0 mpg 11.5 mpg +1.5 mpg 15% better mileage
Fuel economy, mountain towing** 10.2 mpg 13.2 mpg +3.0 mpg 29% better mileage
Exhaust temperature, mountain towing** 1150° 1050° -100° 9% lower EGT

*As tested by Trailer Life magazine. Truck weight with driver and full fuel: 6,580 lbs. Towing weight with trailer: 12,940 lbs+AM11 **As tested by Trailer Boats magazine. Towing weight with boat-trailer: 13,850 lbs.


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Sidewinder Turbo System

SKU #21060

1983-1993 Ford F250/F350 6.9/7.3L

Tow uphill 53% quicker, plus up to 29% more MPG!

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$3,459.00
MSRP: $3,843.33

Choose Your Sidewinder Turbo System

Your Selection: Automatic 3 Speed - C6


50 state compliant
D-161-36, D-161-110
Automatic Transmission Includes TransCommand D-161-110
Sidewinder Turbo System
About This Product

Banks' wastegated Sidewinder turbo is the ultimate upgrade for classic diesels. Up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft (rear wheel). Tow uphill 53% quicker. Up to 29% more MPG!

Fitment Note
NOTE: May require extension kit P/N 50018. 1983-1987 CDR Relocation P/N 42243 required
Key Features
  • 29% more MPG
  • Engineered Performance
  • Tow uphill 53% quicker
  • The Power To Stop Traffic
  • Gain up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft (rear wheel)
  • Ultimate upgrade for classic diesels
  • NOTE: May require extension kit P/N 50018
  • 1983-1987 CDR Relocation P/N 42243 required
Specifications

You'll hardly recognize Ol' Betsy. With Banks' turbocharging technology onboard, she'll tow up the grade quicker, and provide a phenomenal fuel economy improvement at that. No smoke!

Banks wastegated Sidewinder turbo is the ultimate upgrade for classic diesels. Banks wastegated Sidewinder turbo unleashes gains up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft torque. Tow uphill 5% quicker; 29% more MPG!

F-250, F-350 and F-450 Pickup: The ultimate upgrade for classic diesels is a Sidewinder turbocharging system.

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

Sidewinder Turbo System, Wastegated for use with 1983-1993 Ford 6.9/7.3L Truck, C-6 Automatic Transmission

Why It's Better

Test vehicle: 1992 F-350 Supercab dually • 2-wheel drive • axle ratio 4.10:1 • E4OD 4-speed automatic trans.

Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels.

Banks Sidewinder beats stock

 

Wastegated Sidewinder turbo system Stock Banks Improvement Results
Horsepower, best gain 176 hp (3000 rpm) 260 hp (3000 rpm) +84 horsepower 48% more (3000 rpm)
Torque, best gain 360 lb-ft (1400 rpm) 503 lb-ft (1500 rpm) +143 lb-ft torque 40% more (1500 rpm)
Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* 15.57 sec 9.54 sec -6.03 sec 39% quicker
Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* 7.97 sec 4.74 sec -3.23 sec 41% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* 27.3 sec 17.24 sec -10.06 sec 37% quicker
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* 13.64 sec 8.65 sec -4.99 sec 37% quicker
Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance* 1,507 ft 951 ft -556 ft 37% less distance
Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance* 1,014 ft 644 ft +370 ft 36% less distance
Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (6% grade)* 47 mph (2nd gear) 72 mph (3rd gear) +25 mph 53% faster
Fuel economy, solo** 22.2 mpg 24.5 mpg +2.3 mpg 10% better mileage
Fuel economy, flat towing** 10.0 mpg 11.5 mpg +1.5 mpg 15% better mileage
Fuel economy, mountain towing** 10.2 mpg 13.2 mpg +3.0 mpg 29% better mileage
Exhaust temperature, mountain towing** 1150° 1050° -100° 9% lower EGT

*As tested by Trailer Life magazine. Truck weight with driver and full fuel: 6,580 lbs. Towing weight with trailer: 12,940 lbs+AM11 **As tested by Trailer Boats magazine. Towing weight with boat-trailer: 13,850 lbs.


free test report

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!
View it right now online »

Manuals