In 1989, GM selected Banks as the 6.2L factory-turbo option, and remained so until GM released their own 6.5L turbo-diesel. To this day, Banks Sidewinder out-performs GM's 6.5L factory-turbo–or any other turbo. Banks' ultimate upgrade for 6.2L workhorses provides best gains of +60 hp and +115 lb-ft torque, plus 10% better fuel economy. That's no smoke!
Includes: Banks Ram-Air intake with cast air-filter housing, air-inlet hose with water/debris separator, lifetime filter and service kit; Sidewinder turbo with turbocharger exhaust manifold, pressure-chamber-plenum boost tube, special radiator hose and crankcase-vent duct; Monster T.O.P. turbine-outlet pipe with heat shielding; Aluminized, low-restriction Dynaflow muffler; Aluminized, constant-diameter Monster exhaust with 3" tailpipe; 3.5" polished-stainless tailpipe tip; Formed-metal heat shielding; DynaFact pyrometer, boost gauge and 2-gauge mounting panel; Comprehensive Owner's Installation Manual; 5-Year Ltd. Warranty
| Sidewinder turbo system | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph time | 42.73 s | 26.63 s | -16.1 s | 38% quicker |
| Towing acceleration, 0-60 mph distance | 2,500 ft | 1,448 ft | -1,052 ft | 42% less distance |
| Towing acceleration, 40-60 mph time | 25.10 s | 15.81 s | -9.29 s | 37% quicker |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 mpg | 14.0 mpg | +2.2 mpg | 19% better fuel economy |
