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Exclusive Access: Go Behind the Scenes with Hot Rod Legend Gale Banks

Craving unparalleled automotive insight? Join the NHRA Motorsports Museum Winner Circle and gain exclusive access to Gale Banks’ legendary Azusa compound. Immerse yourself in the world of record-breaking diesel dragsters, turbocharged muscle cars, and cutting-edge military vehicle technology. From dyno testing to 3D modeling, witness firsthand how innovation drives performance. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to learn from a true automotive pioneer.

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August 8, 2017

Gale Banks: Making Power Since 1958, Still Breaking Records

Want to know how a 14-year-old kid in the 1950s boosted his mom’s 1931 Model A by 65 horsepower? Michael Harding’s article in #StreetMuscle Magazine dives into the early days of Banks Power and Gale Banks’ incredible journey. Get inspired and learn about the power potential of your vehicle.

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February 7, 2017

Got Pipes? How about…Ten Inch Duals?

Craving that heart-pounding roar? Banks Dyno is your destination. Experience the thunder of a high-horsepower exhaust note as we tune the L5P Dmax and Twin Turbo gas engines. From nitro burners to military marine engines, our Dyno rooms are built to handle the most demanding performance tests. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the power and precision that goes into every engine we tune.

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February 3, 2017

New Density Gauge

Having fun with my new Density gauges which are iDash 1.8 gauges. I like to call them MMI (Man Machine Interface) because it is such a Super Gauge, complete

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February 3, 2017

Car guy Heaven…That’s where I am!

Experience automotive artistry at its finest! Join us at the exclusive Car Classic in Pasadena, California, where visionary designs come to life. Witness legendary cars and meet industry icons like Jay Leno and Syd Mead, the mind behind Blade Runner and Interstellar. Get inspired by the future of automotive design and discover your next dream car.

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July 18, 2016

The 6-71 Jimmy Blower and My Pal Bruce

Gale Banks shares his early experiences with forced induction and air density. He discusses his time racing at Bonneville and the challenges of achieving high speeds in low-density air. He explains how he used a “poor man’s supercharging system” to improve air density and boost performance. Gale emphasizes the importance of air density in engine performance and how forced induction can significantly improve it. He hints at a new way of measuring air density potential, suggesting a groundbreaking approach to engine tuning and performance optimization.

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June 1, 2016

When it Comes to Racers…We Roll Our Own!

Gale Banks has a long history of building and racing high-performance vehicles. Over the years, the company has experimented with various fuels, including methanol, nitromethane, hydrogen, and diesel. Banks Power has also developed innovative turbocharging technologies and engine modifications to achieve record-breaking performance.

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May 3, 2016