S-10 Project Overview Update

Azusa, Calif. – – The Banks Sidewinder S-10 Duramax pickup just gets faster every time it runs! And on Saturday March 7, the dark red truck with a brand new Sidewinder snake supergraphic on the side charged right past its own record once again with an incredible 7.77 -180 mile per hour run which made it the first ever diesel pickup to that speed in the quarter-mile.

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The Banks CoolRunner lower oil pan replaces the factory stamped-steel pan, providing complete drainage, +2 quarts capacity, and FlowThru cooling fins

Duramax CoolRunner Oil Pan: Fix Dirty Trapped Oil

Discover the dirty secret hidden in factory Duramax oil pans: an elevated drain plug that traps nearly a half-quart of contaminated sludge every oil change, and how the Banks CoolRunner pan cures it with complete drainage, FlowThru cooling fins, and +2 quarts capacity.

New Banks Monster Exhaust for 2024-2026 Duramax

The world’s only true 5″ DPF-back exhaust is now available! Gale explains how we did it Watch Gale Banks explain how we accomplished something that no other exhaust manufacturer could. We decreased exhaust backpressure without triggering a check engine light.  What Monster Exhaust does By reducing exhaust backpressure after the DPF, the system liberates otherwise lost […]

Banks R866SC V8 6.6L Supercharged Diesel

The Banks R866SC V8 6.6L Supercharged Diesel is an engineering powerhouse delivering 600-650 horsepower. Featuring a 3.8L Whipple supercharger and custom FEAD, this complete package is built for extreme performance.

Banks 7.3 Intercooler Upgrade installed on OBS Ford Power Stroke

7.3 PowerStroke Intercooler Upgrade

The Banks 7.3 Intercooler Upgrade System lets your OBS Power Stroke breathe deeper and stay cooler, keeping boost strong and power consistent even under load.

How Gale Banks Became the Godfather of Turbocharging

Gale Banks’ Turbocharging Legacy

From hot-rod beginnings to world-record diesel innovation, Gale Banks earned his title as the Godfather of Turbocharging. Learn how he reshaped the performance industry.

Banks Monster Exhaust compared with the factory exhaust tip on a Ford F-350

2025 F-350 Monster Exhaust Upgrade

Ford F-350 Tremor owner Braxton Schenk ditches the factory forked exhaust for a Banks Monster Exhaust—better flow, better sound, and a finished look that fits the truck.