On the 7.3L Power Stroke, the OttoMind module adds power through engine calibration at the factory computer instead of mechanical engine changes. Installation is straightforward: access the PCM at the left kick panel, connect the module, and reinstall the computer with clearance for the harness. In this PowerPack application on a 2002 Ford F-250, that calibration change takes the truck from roughly 200 horsepower to over 300 horsepower and pushes torque to over 675 lb-ft. The result is a truck that pulls harder, responds better, and can even pick up about 3 mpg if you can keep your foot out of it.
The segment focuses on installing the Banks Automind engine calibration module on a Power Stroke by accessing the vehicle computer in the left kick panel. The computer is removed from that location, and once the surrounding trim and hardware are disassembled, the plug is disconnected from the back of the computer. The Banks Automind is then inserted inline at that connection point.
After the Automind is connected, the installer recommends securing it with a piece of tape so it stays in place during reassembly. The computer and module assembly is then slid back into the retainer. Because the Automind protrudes above the original profile of the computer, some of the plastic in that area must be trimmed so the module can extend upward properly. With that clearance created, the components can be reinstalled.
The video then shifts from installation to performance results. According to the stated figures, the Banks Power Pack kit raises a stock Power Stroke from roughly 200 horsepower to more than 300 horsepower. Torque also increases substantially, climbing to more than 675 lb-ft.
In addition to the power increase, the kit is said to improve fuel economy by about 3 miles per gallon. That estimate is presented with an important condition: the gain depends on driving restraint. If the driver frequently uses the added power, the mileage improvement will naturally be harder to realize.
The segment closes by noting that while the horsepower, torque, and mileage figures are important, the meaningful evaluation happens on the road. In other words, the installation and dyno-style numbers set expectations, but the true measure of the Banks Power Pack kit is how the truck performs in real driving conditions.