Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner ® Compatible with Optional Banks iQ™ 2001-2005 Chevy/GMC 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Pickups THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH SYSTEMs 63717, 63767, 63729, 63739 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, ca 91702 (626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334-1743 Product Information & Sales: (888) 635-4565 Customer Support: (888) 839-5600 Installation Support: (888) 839-2700 bankspower.com ©2012 Gale Banks Engineering 09/14/12 PN 96815 v.3.
Products available from Banks Power for the 2001-2005 CHEVY/GMC - 6.6L Six-Gun® Diesel Tuner & Banks iQ® 2.0 (P/N 63729, 63739) - Controls Banks diesel tuner and/or SpeedBrake™ -B ig 5” full-color touch-screen display - I nterchangeable gauge display – change screens/colors -R ead & Clear Codes -1 ⁄4, 1⁄8 mile & 0-60 performance testing -M ulti-media playback (music, video games, pictures) - View your Microsoft® Office documents on the go...
games, pictures) - View your Microsoft® Office documents on the go...
Banks Ram-Air® Intake System (P/N 41518, 42132, 42135, 42138, 42142, 90092, 90093) - Extensively tested & validated - Increases power & fuel economy - Reduces exhaust gas temps (EGTs) & smoke - Outflows stock & competitors up to 57% - Optional Super-Scoop® rams cold air for more power Banks Super-Scoop® (P/N 42168, 42169) -M ore Power & MPG -F orces charge of cool, pressurized ram air into filter housing -O ptimizes Ram-Air Intake efficiency for more power Techni-Cooler® Intercooler System (P/N 2
- Improves acceleration BigHead® Wastegate Actuator (P/N 24396) -Q uick, Controlled Boost -D oubles stock’s diaphragm area & spring pressure -P roduces massive torque right from idle - Achieves higher peak boost sooner - More mid-range muscle Big Hoss® Intake Manifold (P/N 42733) - Pure Race Capability. Part of the Banks Racing product line; the only purpose-built cast manifolds created for a Duramax. Provides tremendous flow and uniform air distribution.
THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement. This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product. The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions.
shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase receipt. All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Gale Banks Engineering Inc. o o Warning: Below 32 F (0 C) or above 140oF (60oC), the Banks iQ may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended direct exposure to sunlight, heat or extreme cold.
Dear Customer, If you have any questions concerning the installation of your Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, please call our Technical Service Hotline at (888) 8392700 between 7:00am and 5:00pm (PST). If you have any questions relating to shipping or billing, please contact our Customer Service Department at (888) 839-5600. Thank you. The Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner has six power levels that you can adjust with either the Six-Gun switch (supplied) or the optional Banks iQ (sold separately).
General Installation Practices Tools Required: • Inch and metric sockets • Inch and metric combination and open-end wrenches • Pliers • Wire cutters • Scissors • Drill motor • 1⁄ 8” drill bit • 13⁄ 32” drill bit • 7⁄ 16” drill bit • Tap handle • 1⁄ 4” NPT tap • Foot-pound torque wrenches • Penetrating oil or light lubricant spray • Anti-seize compound • Heat gun 1. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by reading all of the instructions. 2.
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Section 1 Installation of Wiring Harness, Connections and Six-Gun Diesel Tuner 1. Disconnect the battery ground cables from each of the batteries. Secure the cables so that they do not come in contact with the battery posts during the installation. 2. From the engine compartment, locate the rubber grommet high on the driver’s side of the vehicle firewall. The grommet is about 3” in diameter. Make a 1” x 1” cross-shaped incision in the grommet (see Figure 2). 3.
Figure 2 5. Insert the male 38-pin connector on the Six-Gun harness into the female 38- pin connector on the factory harness. Insert the female 38-pin connector on the Six-Gun harness onto the male 38-pin connector of the factory harness. Repeat this process with the 24-pin connectors (see Figure 3). 6. The Six-Gun is to be installed under the hood on the outside of the fuse box, with the wire harness facing towards the rear of the vehicle (see Figure 4).
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Section 2 Mounting the Docking and Connecting the Banks iQ All 2001 thru (early) 2004 LB7 vehicles will have an OBD II Interface Cable in the kit. The OBD II Interface Cable must be connected in order for the Six-Gun tuner to function. concentrations of sunlight, heat or cold for an extended period of time. Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to Banks iQ resulting from exposure conditions.
3. Attach the window mount to your Banks iQ. See Figure 5. Align and place the two (2) lower tabs on the window mount to the corresponding slots on the bottom of Banks iQ first then snap the top of Banks iQ into place. Note: There may be a snug fit when installing the Banks iQ into the window mount. Take care not to force this process. 4. Find a suitable place on the windshield for ease of access and viewing of Banks iQ. Use location shown in Figure 6 as a reference for mounting Banks iQ in your vehicle.
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Figure 9 Banks Bridge Module 9. Locate Banks iQ Bridge Module and connect the RJ12 connector into the Bridge Module. See Figure 9. 10. Route the Banks iQ USB interface cable from the Banks iQ Bridge Module under the dash and out through the fuse access panel opening. The cable can be slid under the door frame’s seal and run up to the top of the dash. Pull enough cable to reach the Banks iQ and connect it to the left receptacle on the iQ. See Figure 6.
Section 3 Installation of the Six-Gun Selector Switch Not needed if optional Banks iQ is installed. CAUTION: Do not use force when working on plastic parts. Permanent damage to the part might result. 1. The Six-Gun switch will be installed on the driver’s side of the instrument panel (IP) next to the steering column (see Figure 10).
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Figure 13 washer and nut. Snug the washer; be careful not to over torque the nut and damage the plastic threads. 7. Install the knob onto the shaft facing the #1 Level on the Six-Gun label. On the knob, snug the two (2) set screws with the supplied 0.050” hex key wrench. 8. Route the Six-Gun Switch cable down to the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner’s three-connector cable underneath the dashboard, and reinstall the IP to the dashboard. 9.
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Section 4 Optional Thermocouple Installation (Required for Optional Banks iQ) 1. The thermocouple monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases entering the turbocharger at the turbine housing. Installation requires that the exhaust manifold be drilled near the manifold outlet. It is recommended that the manifold be removed from the engine to thoroughly clean out all metal chips from drilling. If manifold is not removed from the vehicle, all chips must be removed from the manifold.
the Six-Gun harness with the supplied nuts and bolts. Cover this joint with the supplied heat shrink tubing and heat until the tubing conforms to the joint. Make sure the entire joint is insulated. 10. Reconnect the ground cables to the vehicles batteries. Note: Once the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner is powered up at key-on, it will ‘learn’ that a thermocouple is installed and automatically enable the EGT limiting function.
Section 5 Automatic Transmission Learning Note: Please refer to the Banks iQ Software & Installation Kit, Owners Manual for software installation and operation instruction before beginning Section 6, Automatic Transmission Learning The 6.6L Chevy Duramax Trucks equipped with the Allison 1000 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission use an adaptive shift control logic. This will require the transmission to adapt to the additional power created by the Banks Power products before it will shift properly.
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 iQ or DynaFact® gauges are installed, observe the operation of the boost and pyrometer (EGT) gauge values while driving under varying conditions.
Section 7 Troubleshooting Six-Gun Troubleshooting Using The Banks iQ Check the Banks iQ’s Status indicator for the “OK” icon on the upper left corner of the iQ screen. Any Tuner fault will be indicated by the “Banks Engine” icon (see Figure 15) and its cause can be investigated by running a ‘Power Diagnostic’ from the Diagnostic menu. Figure 15 Banks Engine Icon 1. In the Environment select menu press on the ‘Diagnostics’ button. See Figure 16. 2.
Figure 17 Figure 18 Six-Gun Troubleshooting (No Banks iQ Installed) If you feel that your Six-Gun Diesel Tuner is not functioning properly, some diagnostics can be performed. Your Six-Gun Diesel Tuner is equipped with diagnostic features that will detect and display certain errors. Remove the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner from its mounting location while keeping all connectors plugged in, and position it in such a way that you can view the end of the Six-Gun housing that contains the LEDs from the driver’s seat.
Table 1 Banks Six-Gun Diagnostic Codes Code Event Course of Action 1,1 Fuel Rail Pressure (FPR) Input Voltage Out of Range Turn ignition OFF and check the 24-Pin and 38-Pin connectors. Turn ignition back ON and re-check for presence of code. 1,2 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Input Voltage Out of Range. Turn ignition OFF and check the 24-Pin and 38-Pin connectors. Turn Ignition back ON and re-check for presence of code.
• The GREEN LED will flash if all wire connections are correct, the engine is running, but the engine coolant temperature is not within its normal operating range. The GREEN LED will stop flashing once the engine coolant temperature is within its normal operating range (not to be confused with Speed-Loader flash on power-up). • No LEDs will illuminate if the fuse on the Six-Gun wiring harness is blown or the wiring harness is not properly connected.
Section 9 Placement of the Banks Power Decals Figure 19 TYPICAL LEFT FENDER PLACEMENT TYPICAL RIGHT FENDER PLACEMENT -end, section 9- 30 96815 v.3.
Section 10 Removal of the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner If the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner should ever need to be removed from the vehicle, perform the following: 1. Disconnect the Six-Gun’s 38-pin connector from the factory harness. 2. Re-connect the vehicle’s 38-pin connector back into the factory harness. 3. Disconnect the Six-Gun’s 24-pin connector from the factory harness. 4. Re-connect the vehicle’s 24-pin connector back into the factory harness. 5. Disconnect the 2-ring terminals from the EGT thermocouple.
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