Rampage Jackson’s ’08 Ford
Mixed martial arts hero, Rampage Jackson, took his ‘08 Ford Super Duty to Banks Engineering and had it fully worked over from head to tail. QUINTON “RAMPAGE”
May 31, 2008
The Indy 500s first and only turbo diesel
Q: When did the first turbocharged car appear at the Indy 500?
A: It was in 1952, and the car was not only turbocharged but it was a Cummins diesel – a first for both!
May 29, 2008
Fuel-injected childhood dreams
Relive your childhood passion and ignite your child’s love for cars. Discover how a classic film sparked a lifelong fascination with engines, speed, and automotive design. From Hot Wheels to high-performance, cultivate a new generation of car enthusiasts. Upgrade your family’s bond and explore the thrill of the open road together.
May 9, 2008
Hoist the colors! or With great power comes great responsibility!
Want to boost your truck’s power without risking its health? Banks PowerPacks offer a safe and reliable solution. Our performance upgrades are engineered to maximize your vehicle’s potential while preserving its integrity. With features like CleanTune, ActiveSafety, and AutoRate, you can enjoy increased horsepower and torque without compromising fuel efficiency or emissions compliance. Don’t settle for mediocre performance. Trust Banks for a powerful upgrade that’s built to last.
May 7, 2008
Being the middleman or Fire-breathing exhaust
Tired of your diesel truck turning into a flamethrower? Don’t risk burning down your garage or forest with a subpar aftermarket exhaust. Banks Power’s CoolCuff exhaust system offers superior heat management, preventing dangerously high exhaust temperatures caused by DPF regeneration. Unlike other systems that prioritize looks over function, our design is engineered for safety without sacrificing performance. Protect your truck, your property, and your peace of mind with Banks Power.
May 6, 2008
What’s my motivation? or Trucking in Tampa
For the plane ride back, I’ve got to remember to at least try for a window seat. It was bad enough being the middle child in my family, but it was torture being in the middle on a plane ride across the country. Heck, I even ran out of mints! At least sitting by the window on the plane trip back I can spend the hours looking for the gremlin that crawls on the wing and jacks around with the engine. I’m going to get that little jerk some day! Some day!
Anyways…
May 6, 2008
Safe At Any Speed
When I started in 1958, all engine tuning was a mechanical enterprise.
October 31, 2007
A Tribute to Wally Parks
Drag Racing Legend Wally Parks: From Hot Rodder to Motorsports Mogul
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Wally Parks, a visionary leader, is credited with transforming drag racing from a dangerous street activity into a thriving motorsport. As co-founder of Hot Rod magazine and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Parks’ dedication to safety and organization led to the creation of safe drag strips and a standardized racing format. Today, the NHRA is a major motorsport with millions of fans.
October 2, 2007
The Re-Education of a “Gearhead”
Last Friday (really my “first day on the job”, even though I had only come in to fill out some employment papers), I was invited to sit in on meeting with Gale Banks and a number of members of the engineering staff.
My (just-bestowed an hour earlier) title is the lofty “Corporate Publicist” and so, I was pleased to be asked to be a part of the action so soon after signing on with the company.
September 20, 2007
Smile, You’re on Candid Camera or You Tubed
Some of you nice folks have been asking me “why the heck haven’t you written anything lately?”. The answer: aside from the massive amount of things I have to do on a daily basis… I’ve had writer’s block. I mean I have plenty of ideas for cleaver, witty and informative blogs, but getting the time to write is almost impossible. Whenever I do get a chance to get in front of a keyboard to input my tails of wonder I get a blank stare and frozen finger syndrome. It’s kinda like vapor-lock of the brain. But, with the help of ancient medicine, leeches, voodoo and vitamins I’m on the road to recovery. So here it goes…
March 31, 2007