Banks PowerPDA®

Banks PowerPDA will change the way you relate to your vehicle. This flexible little interactive touch-screen wonder puts command of your truck and tuner right at your fingertips! PowerPDA fits in a custom dash-mounted docking station using infrared wireless connectivity. It’s portable, too; just slip it out and take it with you. Read on and you’ll discover a whole new world of functionality waiting for you!

Banks Six-Gun and EconoMind

Easy-to-use Interface to Six-Gun® and EconoMind®6

Though it has enormous capabilities, Banks' full-color PowerPDA is easy to use. It’s synchronized to your Six-Gun (for high-performance sport applications) or EconoMind (for working/towing/street use) with a host of default tuner settings you never have to think about. If all you want to do is adjust power levels on-the-fly at the push of a button, then that’s all you gotta do. But if you feel like tweaking the Six-Gun parameters, you can do that, too. (In other words, this is no clunky black-and-blue monitor with limited functionality!)

Tons of Gauge Options

PowerPDA displays six gauges at a time in the system monitor, including EGT and boost, system status, the current power level, and two user-selectable gauges (RPM, MPH, throttle position, barometric pressure, intake air temp, engine temp, trans temp, torque converter status, gear, trans slip and more).Many easy-to-read screen interfaces to choose from.

Adjust Power On-the-Fly

PowerPDA gives you six adjust-on-the-fly power levels. With Six-Gun, you also get a Speed-Loader level, for a total of seven power levels.

Time Performance Runs, Log Data

PowerPDA clocks your 0-60 mph, 1/4- and 1/8-mile performance runs, and the Hist-O-Graph Performance Test function records boost, EGT, and speed values, as well. Once your tire-scorching test is completed, a graph of the data is displayed. Performance runs are automatically stored with a time and date stamp for later retrieval.

Scan & Clear Codes

At the touch of a screen, PowerPDA gives you the same diagnostic capabilities as your service technician at the dealership. Unlike cheap generic scanners that don't give you all of the information you need, PowerPDA includes a comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date diagnostic dictionary of on-board trouble codes and their definitions for your vehicle. Scanning and clearing codes couldn't be easier!

On-Screen & Audible Alerts

On-screen and audible alerts can be set to notify you when engine conditions reach your pre-set limits. EGT, coolant temp and trans temp are monitored continuously.

Customize Speed-Loader® Power Level

With PowerPDA, you can customize the Speed-Loader power level. Fine-tune it for an assertive response or go with an all-out aggressive in-your-face power setting.

PowerPDA lets you get creative with the tuning, and gives you critical information about the parameter you want to modify. Tuning options include: accelerator pump, EGT limit, EGT overshoot time, coolant temp limits, trans slip fuel limit, fuel limit in each gear, and fuel limit during each shift. Each parameter has a default value and predefined range set by Banks engineers to give you ultimate control of your Six-Gun tuner.

Note: With Six-Gun Diesel Tuner only

Adjust for Non-Stock Tire Sizes

When you’re running non-stock tire sizes, Banks PowerPDA allows re-calibration of the vehicle speed parameter for accurate acceleration testing, using a chase vehicle or GPS for reference. (GPS device not included)

Easy Review of Max Boost & EGT

Why take chances when it comes to critical engine parameters? PowerPDA automatically records the peak boost and EGT reached during normal driving or performance tests for later retrieval and review.

Easy Tuner Updates

Update the Firmware in your Six-Gun or EconoMind without having to remove it from the vehicle. Six-Gun and EconoMind are occasionally updated and this makes it easy to ensure you are running Banks’ latest tuner Firmware.

System Includes:

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PowerPDA® Docking Station

Dashmount PDA docking kit for Palm® Tungsten™ E2 PDA.
Built-in charger maintains PowerPDA battery level. Integral router uses exclusive BanksBus™ Communication Protocol. Infrared wireless connectivity. Keeps PowerPDA ready to go, in your hand or in the docking station. Two expansion ports for future expandability. Banks PowerPDA kit includes: Mounting adapter customized to your vehicle; Banks' 64 MB memory card with PowerPDA software; Docking station with integral router; Wiring harness and cable; Thermocouple kit (opt) for EGT limiting (not required with EconoMind)

ApplicationYear RangePart #
Palm Tungsten E2
Chevy, Dodge, Ford
61004

Owners Manual(s)

PowerPDA (Part #96801)
Ford (03-07), Chevy (01-07), Dodge (03-07)
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PowerPDA (for use with EconoMind) (Part #96803)
Chevy(01-08), Dodge (03-07), Ford (03-07)
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Banks PowerPDA software update (Part #96000) Tech_icon Download

LBZ tuner testing: stock truck

LBZ tuners from competing manufacturers are put to the test at the NHRA 1/4 mile Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Same truck, same driver, same day... only the tuner is changed each run. Results for stock: 16.40 sec @ 86.18 mph

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LBZ tuner testing: Banks Six-Gun w/ PowerPDA

Accolades

“When looking for increased power, look no further than Gale Banks Engineering, one of the industry’s leaders and innovators.”
— Truckin' (Nov '04)