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Category: Duramax

2020 GMC Sierra L5P Denali HD

Upgrade Your Truck’s Performance for Work and Play with Banks Power

Looking to add power and functionality to your work truck? Dillon Hoerner, a professional welder, outfitted his GMC Sierra Denali with a custom flatbed and Banks Power upgrades to handle any jobsite. The Derringer tuner delivers more usable power, while the PedalMonster eliminates throttle delay and unleashes surprising acceleration. Even with heavy equipment on board, Dillon’s truck now performs like a dream. Learn more about how Banks Power can transform your truck’s capabilities!

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July 2, 2021

Massive brakes for ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT 24

Wilwood Engineering equips Banks’ Duramax with massive brakes. Learn how these high-performance brakes will bring the powerful Duramax to a screeching halt. From the massive rotors to the custom pedal assembly, this upgrade is essential for safety and performance.

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July 2, 2021

2018 Chevy Silverado gets Banks POWER BOOST

Chevy Silverado 3500 Towing Gets Huge Boost with Banks PedalMonster

Problem: 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 sluggish acceleration and excessive downshifting while towing.

Solution: Banks PedalMonster throttle controller.

Results: Driver Rick Libbey reports “80% faster” downshifting, improved power, and increased fuel efficiency (10.3-10.5 mpg) while towing a trailer. PedalMonster also improved responsiveness in his wife’s Chevy Colorado.

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July 1, 2021
Justin Ledbetter gets a Banks update for his Duramax trucks.

Justin Ledbetter gets Banks for Duramax Trucks

Discover how Justin transformed his 2018 GMC 1500 with Banks’ AutoMind performance programmer. This versatile tool addressed transmission issues and delivered impressive power and fuel economy gains. Learn why Justin is a huge fan of Banks products and how they’ve enhanced his driving experience

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June 25, 2021
Gale Banks is a cold air intake wizard

Wizard of cold air intake | BANKS BUILT Ep 22

Gale Banks is designing a high-flow intake system for the Banks Built ’66 Chevy C20 pickup, inspired by the Ram-Air intake system used on the GMC Type-R road race truck. The intake system will utilize two large air filters to maximize airflow into the engine. The team is using laser scanning technology to accurately design and fabricate the engine bay components.

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June 17, 2021
Having fun while ripping apart our '66 Chevy

Ripping apart our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT 20

The Banks team is embarking on a massive project: building a custom 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck powered by a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The first step involves removing the cab and bed from the original chassis and preparing them for installation on a new Roadster Shop chassis. The team is racing against time to complete the build and unveil the truck at the SEMA Show.

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May 27, 2021

Supercharged Diesel Camshaft | BANKS BUILT 16

Gale Banks is developing a new camshaft for a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The new camshaft will have increased lift and duration to improve airflow at higher RPMs. Banks is using a Cam Pro Plus to measure and analyze the camshaft’s specifications. The next step in the project is to assemble a custom Allison transmission to handle the increased power output.

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April 26, 2021

Joshua Sweet’s 2019 Chevy Silverado

Discover how Joshua Sweet transformed his stock 2019 Chevy Silverado Duramax with performance upgrades like the PedalMonster, Derringer, and iDash SuperGauge. Learn about the impressive power gains and improved driving experience he achieved while maintaining emissions legality.

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April 7, 2021
How to Brake Part 1 at Wilwood

Wilwood BRAKES a Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 13

Wilwood Engineering, a renowned manufacturer of high-performance brakes, has a rich history in motorsports. The company’s innovative brake designs, including the Pro Spindle and TX6R big brake kits, have been used in various racing applications. This video provides an overview of Wilwood’s brake technology and offers insights into choosing the right brake components for your vehicle.

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April 5, 2021
A chassis built for supporting 1,000 lb-ft of torque.

Supporting 1,000 lb-ft of torque | BANKS BUILT 11

The Banks team is working on a custom 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck, known as LokJaw. They are collaborating with Roadster Shop to build a custom chassis that can handle the high torque output of the supercharged Duramax engine. The chassis is designed to be strong and durable, with features like a Watts link and custom reinforcements.

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March 22, 2021