Author: Jennifer Curcio

BTS (Behind the scenes) of the Banks series, Building a Monster Truck

BTS | Building a Monster Truck Engine 4

Supercharged Twin-Turbo Duramax Build

Get ready to witness automotive engineering at its finest! Dive deep into the creation of a monster truck powerhouse as Banks Engineering tackles the challenge of supercharging a twin-turbo Duramax engine. From concept to combustion, follow the team’s journey as they push the boundaries of performance. Watch as industry legends like Bob Rowe and Chris Otani collaborate on this groundbreaking project, offering exclusive insights into the meticulous process of building a high-performance engine.

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550 Horsepower – Killing a Duramax Pt 2

Want to squeeze every last drop of power from your engine? See how Banks pushes a stock Duramax turbo to its limits at 550 horsepower! This video dives into the air intake system, analyzing how a Big-Ass Air Filter performs under pressure. Learn the signs a turbo is maxed and discover if the engineers can extract more power. Watch “Killing a Duramax Pt 3: 133,000 Turbo RPM” and unlock hidden potential in your vehicle!

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Methanol Dyno on the weeks episode.

Methanol Dyno | Building a Monster Truck 3

Unleash the Beast: Gale Banks Designs High-Horsepower Diesel Engine for Monster Mutt

Watch Gale Banks take on a unique challenge—building a diesel engine to outperform a monstrous 540ci methanol Chevy engine in a Monster Truck! This video dives into the specs of the blown Chevy engine and the data collection process using the Banks iDash and AirMouse for air density readings. See how Gale’s legacy of forced induction engineering comes alive!

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Trends Los Angeles/Detroit

Oldsmobile Anthem “You can consider this car an advanced Cutlass Supreme,” said Dennis Burke, chief designer of Oldsmobile Exterior #1 Studio. The pretty Anthem can sing for

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