Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 5.9L Cummins) Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner (235, 250, 305, 325 HP Dodge 5.9L Cummins (24-valve) Trucks) '03-05 Compatible with Optional PowerPDA - Manual (Page 28)

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Section 6
CHECKING ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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 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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