Wood-Banks Dekon Monza
1978 Woods – Banks IMSA Monza – First Banks Automotive Twin-Turbo
The Woods-Banks Dekon Monza featured the first Banks automotive twin-turbocharged system. The Monza’s engine is based on one of the first five General Motors High Performance Program’s 302 ci small-block – an engine block designed specifically for NASCAR racing. Through the radical Banks twin-turbocharged system, air-to-water intercooler design, and a unique draw-though carburetor set-up, the Gale Banks engine produced 955 hp. This engine overpowered every system on the Monza, including tires, brakes, and aerodynamics.
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The 1978 Woods-Banks Dekon Monza, powered by a twin-turbocharged 302 cubic-inch small-block engine, produced an impressive 955 horsepower. This groundbreaking engine, designed by Gale Banks, featured an air-to-water intercooler and a unique draw-through carburetor setup. The Monza’s immense power pushed the limits of its chassis and components.
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