Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 5.9L Cummins) Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, (325 HP Dodge 5.9L Cummins (24-valve) Trucks) '06-07 Compatible with Optional PowerPDA - Manual (Page 29)

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The Six-Gun Diesel Tuner requires
the engine coolant temperature (EcT)
to be above 110º before it will add
fuel. If the optional Banks PowerPDA
or DynaFact ® gauges are installed,
observe the operation of the boost
and pyrometer (EGT) gauge values
while driving under varying conditions.
Turbocharger boost pressure will
increase as a function of load and
engine RPM, thus the engine will
produce little boost while cruising at
light throttle, with maximum boost
while climbing hills heavily loaded
during acceleration. Note the boost
level seen during hard acceleration
with a given load. If performance
seems to have deteriorated sometime
in the future, the maximum boost
figures may be compared to see if
boost has dropped off. Lower boost
may be caused by turbo ducting leaks,
a malfunctioning wastegate or fuel
injection pump, or dirty air filter.
Typical maximum boost pressure
settings for the Dodge/cummins diesel
will vary considerably with stick or
automatic transmission options, year
model of vehicle and altitude.
NOTE: Before key-off, check tuner
for error codes. Use your Banks
PowerPDA or EGT gauge to monitor
exhaust gas temperature (EGT)
in the engine. At idle, exhaust
gas temperature will be very low,
perhaps only 300°F. As the engine
is accelerated for higher speeds
with greater loads, the EGT will rise.
The highest EGT will be seen under
maximum load at full throttle, such as
climbing a steep grade with a heavily
laden vehicle. To avoid heat damage
to various engine components it is
recommended that the exhaust gases
cool below 400º before the engine is
shut down. Your Six-Gun Diesel Tuner
is calibrated to maintain a maximum
EGT of 1350°F. You may experience
brief excursions slightly above 1350°F
under acceleration. This is normal and
EGT should return to 1350°F or below
within a few seconds. If you find that
EGT remains high for any length of
time, check for boost leaks or a dirty
air filter.
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Section 6
CHECKING ENGINE PERFORMANCE