Banks Power GM Motorhomes: (Gas ’96 - 00 7.4L Vortec) Power Systems- Stinger system (Carbureted, P30 chassis) - Manual (Page 3)

gENERAL INSTALLATION PRACTICES
for ease of installation and trouble-free operation
of your Banks Stinger ™ system, please read this
entire 12-page owner’s manual before starting
any work. (If any pages are missing from this package,
please call gale Banks Engineering immediately for
a replacement.) become thoroughly familiar with all
components & phases of the installation & determine
what additional tools or materials you may need to
complete the installation.
Inspect all components supplied for any foreign
material that may have entered during shipping
and handling.
most motorhomes will be easier to work on if
they are raised by a hoist of ramps. This can
be accomplished by driving the vehicle upon several
sections of 2 x 12 lumber nailed together to form a
wedge. Figure 8 shows how these ramps may be
constructed if you are doing your own installation.
CAUTION: Motorhomes are very heavy.
Whatever methods are used to elevate the
vehicle must be of sufficient capacity for the vehicle
weight involved. never work under any vehicle
supported only by a jack of any kind. dO nOT use
concrete blocks or other masonry items that may
collapse under the vehicle weight.
Pay particular attention to the routing of any
wires. keep them away from exhaust heat,
moving parts and sharp edges that may cause cuts or
other damage. route or tie wires away from critical
areas as required. keep all wires a minimum of 6”
from hot exhaust parts, 8” or more is recommended
whenever possible. NOTE: See “options” (pg. 12) for
heat shields.
a general assembly diagram is provided in
addition to the specific step or section diagrams
in the text (Figure 1 ). The general assembly diagram
shows relationships of individual components for
reference: however, numbered step-by-step procedures
should be followed for proper assembly sequence.
Right-hand and left-hand designations refer to
the driver’s right or left, as seated in the vehicle
(i.e. right-hand refers to the passenger side of the
vehicle, unless noted otherwise).
The Banks motorhome Stinger is designed to
fit class “a” 454 chevrolet engine/chassis
combinations. because of different equipment layouts
used by the various coach builders, some accessories
and components may have to be relocated or modified
to accommodate the banks stinger.
Notification
The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes pre-
oiled and no oiling is necessary for initial
installation. Service the Banks Ram-Air
Filter as specified in the Cleaning and Oiling
the Banks Ram-Air Filter Section of this
manual.
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raise front of vehicle on hoist or ramps.
NOTE: Figure 8 shows how ramps may be
constructed for this purpose.
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions regarding
use of ramps and other lifting methods. see
general instruction practices and cautions
contained in Figure 8. If the vehicle is supported
by a hoist, the front wheels may be removed for
further accessibility if desired.
2.
as a precaution, disconnect both battery
cables.
3.
disconnect and remove the entire exhaust
system, up to but not including the exhaust
manifolds. save all hardware and hangers, some
items will be reused in the stinger installation.
4.
remove the original “doughnut” gaskets
from the exhaust manifold outlets and
replace with the new gaskets provided (Figure 1 ,
#1). lightly tap the gasket into place until it seats.
NOTE: Inspect condition of exhaust manifolds.
High heat conditions frequently result in exhaust
manifold deterioration. Badly cracked or distorted
manifolds may require replacement to prevent
dangerous exhaust leaks.
5.
Install the banks exhaust head pipes and
muffler (Figure 1 , #2-6) using the original
nuts, washers, springs, etc. Position the pipes
such that they can mount in the two forwardmost
exhaust-pipe hangers. Tighten all nuts, clamps,
etc.
6.
Working from the muffler back, install the
tail pipe sections (figure 1, #7-10) most
appropriate for your vehicle (long wheelbase
models will require optional extension pipes).
because of various chassis lengths and
configurations, your tailpipe hangers may or may
not line up properly for the tailpipe routing. We
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