Author: Banks Power

Banks Value

The value of any product can be determined by comparing the benefits to the price. PowerPack® system Not only are all the components in Banks systems engineered

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First Air – Then Fuel

Engine modification and tuning for power is basically the same for gas and diesel engines. Power is force applied across a distance to do work. In an

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How a Turbo Wastegate Works

The common turbocharger wastegate would seem like the height of simplicity, but high performance can add complications. BigHead vs. Stock actuators Let’s begin by describing what a

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The Banks SmartLock

To get maximum performance from a Banks Brake on a ’94-03 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke turbo-diesel or a ’92-03 Dodge/Cummins 5.9L turbo-diesel with an automatic transmission, the

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How An Exhaust Brake Works

Why exhaust brakes are so effective on diesel-powered vehicles. Diesel engines control engine speed and power output by throttling the amount of fuel injected into the engine.

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The Biodiesel Alternative

An alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel that can be made from renewable resources. In the search for renewable fuel sources that also are environmentally friendly, biodiesel fuel

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Synthetic Diesel Fuel

We can’t make gold from straw, but thanks to the Fischer-Tropsch process, we can make diesel fuel from natural gas, and that may be even better! Much

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Diesel Fuel

A few things to know about diesel fuel and how if differs from gasoline. Ask people what they know about gasoline and most folks will tell you

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