January 1, 2010
FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 3: Cylinder Head Install
This month we install the rebuilt heads using ARP studs and a new gasket set, and reinstall or replace valvetrain components as necessary.
December 1, 2009
FINDING A BALANCE – THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ENGINE BALANCING
Competent motor builders stack the decks in their favor by using every trick in the book to make their power plant last — and one of those “tricks” is balancing the rotating assembly of an engine.
December 1, 2009
FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 2: Evaluating Injectors and Rebuilding the Cylinder Heads
Part two of the 6.0L Power Stroke re-build project, were we find out what failed and what didn’t, and see the opportunities for upgrades.
October 31, 2009
TOTAL TOWING CONTROL
Banks SpeedBrake Uses VGT Technology for Improved Stopping Power (on an LMM-powered Chevy 2500HD). Thanks to the diesel aftermarket, many aspects of our trucks can be improved
October 31, 2009
Famed Hot Rodder Sees Opportunity in Clean Diesel Tech
From The New York Times: We sat down with Gale Banks and came away with a genuine hot-rodder’s perspective on the future of clean diesel engines and fuels.
October 14, 2009
FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 1: What Fails and Why
In this 6.0L Power Stroke re-build project, find out what failed and what didn’t, and see the opportunities for upgrades.
September 30, 2009
Two SpeedBrake reviews
The Banks SpeedBrake is reviewed in Diesel World and in Trailer Life. (on a 2008 Chevy 2500HD then a 2006 Chevy Silverado). Note: The PowerPDA used for
August 31, 2009
August 31, 2009
Slow Down with SpeedBrake
The Sophisticated Engine Brake for Diesels (on an ‘07 Chevrolet Duramax).
August 31, 2009