Banks Power Derringer Tuner with iDash DataMonster

The Banks Power Derringer Tuner with iDash DataMonster is a complete inline diesel performance and monitoring system engineered to deliver meaningful horsepower and torque gains across the full operating RPM range — from idle through every gear's shift point. Backed by over 66 years of breakthroughs and patents in high-performance engine development, including motorsport, military, and Bonneville record-setting applications, the Derringer represents the most intelligent and safest approach to diesel performance tuning available.

Unlike basic plug-and-play tuners that blindly add fuel regardless of conditions, each Derringer is dyno-calibrated for its specific application, processing multiple real-time data inputs — including throttle position, RPM, vehicle speed, AFR, knock, coolant temperature, and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) — exactly as the factory ECM does. OBD-II connectivity is central to how the Derringer operates, enabling real-time intelligent adaptation that no competitive tuner matches.

Key Features:

• 6 On-the-Fly Power Levels — Adjustable at any time via the included iDash DataMonster; lower levels deliver strong mid-range torque ideal for towing and hauling, while the highest level produces best-in-class peak performance
• AutoRate Adaptive Tuning — Continuously adjusts calibrations in real time using live vehicle data, including altitude compensation, EGT management, accelerator pedal position, and knock detection from poor-quality fuel
• ActiveSafety Health Monitoring — Proprietary circuitry monitors system integrity hundreds of times per second; if an issue is detected, the Derringer instantly bypasses itself via electromechanical relays and seamlessly returns the vehicle to full stock power — no limp-home mode
• TransCommand Transmission Protection — Monitors torque converter clutch slip, transmission slip, and shift signals to intelligently modulate power delivery during shifts, protecting the drivetrain from excessive wear
• Coolant Temperature Watchdog — Automatically prevents power addition when the engine is too cold or overheating, with staged power reduction at elevated temperatures to safeguard long-term engine health
• Compact, Concealable Housing — Electronics are enclosed in a durable, easily hidden module that connects inline with engine sensors and the OBD-II diagnostic bus
• Banks Bus (B-Bus) Ecosystem Compatible — Integrates with other Banks electronics including the iDash SuperGauge and PedalMonster throttle booster for a fully connected performance system
• Warranty Friendly — No ECU reflash, no ECU traces; easily removed prior to dealer service visits

The included iDash DataMonster serves as the command center for the entire system. It displays up to 8 parameters per screen across 5 fully customizable screens, data-logs up to 100 parameters simultaneously for hundreds of hours of recording, tracks up to 20 min/max values, and supports reading and clearing of diagnostic trouble codes — all without a laptop or dealership visit. The DataMonster also features a built-in shift/RPM light, auto-dimming display, and support for connecting multiple iDash gauges for expanded monitoring capability.

Every variant in the Derringer Tuner with iDash DataMonster product line is specifically dyno-calibrated for its target application, pairing maximum safe power delivery with intelligent safety systems and real-time adaptability. Whether towing, hauling, or performance driving, the Derringer delivers confidence-inspiring gains with the full engineering pedigree of Banks Power behind every calibration.