Banking on Power of Diesel
Gale Banks’ goal is to push his diesel-powered Dodge Dakota to speeds up to 210 mph at the World Finals at Bonneville Flats in October. AZUSA —
August 31, 2002
Diesel Land Speed Record — Goal of Project Sidewinder
210+ mph in Dodge Dakota … illustrating diesel as a performance engine … 600 hp out of 5.9L
July 31, 2002
Banks Sidewinder Dakota
This is the truck that shattered existing speed records – and people’s perception of diesel performance. Cummins diesel-powered Project Sidewinder set five land-speed records and became the World’s
January 1, 2002
Why Diesels Make So Much Torque
For those used to gasoline engine torque numbers, diesel torque verges on the unbelievable. Most competitors at Bonneville aren’t street legal, and most arrive on a trailer.
December 31, 2000
Truck Stop
Banks PowerPack for Cummins 24-valve diesel trucks. Dodge 24-valve Diesel Hop-upDodge’s 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engine has been a venerable workhorse since it was first introduced in the
July 31, 2000
Caressing the Cummins 24-Valve
Test and install of Banks PowerPack for Dodge/Cummins 24-valve turbo-diesel trucks
May 31, 2000
Pusher Power
Road-test and dyno evaluation of Banks PowerPack for Cummins B5.9 diesel motorhomes
April 30, 1999
September 30, 1998