Author: Jennifer Curcio

2012 – Super Sequential Twin-Turbo Military Marine Engine

Banks Power Unveils Supercharged Twin-Turbo Monster Truck Engine

High-performance engine builder Banks Power is back with a monstrous creation: a supercharged twin-turbo monster truck engine! This isn’t their first rodeo with forced induction either. Banks has a long history of using superchargers, turbochargers, and even a combination of both (known as twincharging) to develop incredible power for unique applications. Learn more about Banks’ forced-induction expertise and the exciting new monster truck engine project!

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NW Diesel

NW Diesel, a premier automotive repair shop in Marysville, WA, specializes in diesel truck repair and performance upgrades. With a focus on quality service and customer satisfaction, NW Diesel has quickly become a trusted name in the industry.

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Sneak Peek: Banks PedalMonster phone app

Banks Power is developing a new throttle controller called the PedalMonster. The PedalMonster will be compatible with iOS and Android devices, allowing users to control the throttle response and monitor vehicle performance data. The product is expected to be released in April 2020.

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1981: Twin Turbo Regal Power

Did you know Buick almost abandoned V8s entirely in the early 80s? Instead, they offered a lackluster 3.8L V6. Enter performance legend Gale Banks. Remembering his success with Buick’s 1976 Indy Pace Car’s V6, Banks applied his twin-turbo magic to create a monster 439 horsepower engine! While the production models saw one turbo removed, these Buicks became icons of 80s muscle. Still searching for a powerful, head-turning classic? Look no further than the Buick Regal and Grand National!

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ZZ Diesel

The son of a second-generation farmer, Jacob was a 10-year member of 4-H where he honed his skills in engine repair as a young teen. “I had

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Precision Turbo & Engine Turbochargers Unboxing

Gale Banks of Banks Power unveils a pair of Precision Turbo PT6870 Gen 2 turbochargers destined for the monstrous 7.0L supercharged Duramax engine powering the Diesel Brothers’ Brodozer Monster Truck. With a target horsepower range of 1250-1400, will these impressive twins be enough to reach for the moon?

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Cooler Oil: Killing a Duramax Part 10

Cooler Oil: Killing a Duramax Part 10

Uncover the truth about Duramax performance upgrades. This in-depth analysis compares stock vs. upgraded oil coolers and conventional vs. AMSOIL synthetic oil. We put these components to the test on the dyno, scrutinizing every detail with iDash data. See firsthand how these changes impact horsepower, RPM, and engine health. Discover if the hype around the 2020 oil cooler and synthetic oil is justified.

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