Preparation and precautions – Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’94 - 98 5.9L Cummins) Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus & Stinger systems User Manual

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pREpaRaTIoN aND pRECaUTIoNS

Notification

The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes pre-oiled and no oiling

is necessary for initial installation. Service the filter as

specified in the Filter Maintenance Section of this manual.

1.

for ease of installation of your banks Stinger,

Stinger-plus, powerpack, Twin-Ram manifold or

quick-Turbo

®

system, familiarize yourself with the

procedure by reading the entire manual before starting

work. This instruction manual contains 24 pages of text,

illustrations and parts listing. If any pages are missing,

please call GaLE baNkS ENGINEERING for a replacement.

2.

Throughout this manual, the left-side of the vehicle

refers to the driver’s side, and the right-side to the

passenger’s side.

3.

This banks system is designed to fit 1994-early ’98

Dodge/Cummins Turbo Diesel pickup trucks with

horsepower ratings of 160, 175, 180 or 215 hp. for

further identification check the CpL number on the

engine information tag located on the timing cover. This

manual applies to CpL’s 1550, 1815, 1863, 1968, 2022,

2023 and 2308.

4.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery

before beginning work. If there are two batteries,

disconnect both.

5.

Route and tie wires and hoses a minimum of 6

inches away from exhaust heat, moving parts and

sharp edges. Clearance of 8 inches or more is

recommended where possible.

6.

when raising the vehicle, support it on properly

weight-rated safety stands, ramps or a commercial

hoist. follow the manufacturer’s safety precautions. Take

care to balance the vehicle to prevent it from slipping or

falling. when using ramps, be sure the front wheels are

centered squarely on the topsides; put the transmission in

park; set the hand brake; and place blocks behind the rear

wheels. CaUTIoN! Do not use floor jacks to support the

vehicle while working under it. Do not raise the vehicle onto

concrete blocks, masonry or any other item not intended

specifically for this use.

7.

During installation, keep the work area clean. If

foreign debris is transferred to any banks

component, clean it thoroughly before installing.

p.N. 96384 V.3.0

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