Major performance at a modest cost. Stinger works hard and plays hard. Rear-wheel gains up to +40 hp and +50 lb-ft, up to 10 percent better fuel economy, too. F-250, F-350 and 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 percent from fuel costs. Indestructible! Gasoline: 7.5L (460), 1987-1997. Test vehicle: 1995 F-350 crew-cab pickup, E4OD automatic transmission. Solo vehicle weight is 6,490 lbs. Towing combined vehicle weight is 13,000 lbs. Horsepower and torque measured at rear wheels. Truck is air injected is 2-bolt flange with 1 inch steel tube is present at back of exhaust manifold on passenger side. 1987 trucks - Banks only fits models with electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Stinger Bundle, Power System with Single Exit Exhaust, Black Tip for use with 1993-1997 Ford 460 Standard Cab, Automatic Transmission
- Optimizes airflow, air density, continuous power & MPG
- Honors the host vehicle & improves longevity
- Major performance at a modest cost
- Rear-wheel gains up to +40 hp and +50 lb-ft
- 10% better fuel economy
- BLACK tip
Emissions Compliant: E.O. Not Required
Stinger Bundle, Power System with Single Exit Exhaust, Chrome Tip for use with 1993-1997 Ford 460 Standard Cab, Automatic Transmission
- Optimizes airflow, air density, continuous power & MPG
- Honors the host vehicle & improves longevity
- Major performance at a modest cost
- Rear-wheel gains up to +40 hp and +50 lb-ft
- 10% better fuel economy
- CHROME tip
Emissions Compliant: E.O. Not Required
Testing
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 |