Category: Duramax

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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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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Justin Ledbetter’s lifted Silverado running Banks performance parts

Banks upgrades for Duramax

Justin Ledbetter upgraded both his 2018 GMC Denali 2500 Duramax and 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with Banks products to get more towing power, better shifting, and improved MPG. Whether diesel or gas, Banks delivered performance gains that exceeded expectations.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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See some epic fabrication at the Roadster Shop.

Epic Fabrication! | BANKS BUILT Ep 5

Gearheads, take note! Going beyond bolt-on upgrades? Roadster Shop offers the ultimate solution – custom chassis design and fabrication for extreme vehicle transformations. See how their team of expert fabricators crafts the foundation to handle serious power upgrades, like the heart-pounding Duramax diesel swap featured in the latest episode of Banks Built! Click the link to witness their metal mastery and unlock the full potential of your ride!

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