Category: Engines

2019-2020 RAM Cummins 6.7 Ram-Air Intake

2019-2020 RAM Cummins 6.7 Ram-Air Intake

Increase horsepower and fuel economy for your 2019-2020 RAM 6.7L Cummins with the Banks Ram-Air Intake! This performance air intake system boasts maximum air density gain and massive filtration for more power and better economy. Upgrade your RAM truck today!

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Brian Bland 2018 GMC Denali L5P Duramax

Brian Bland – 2018 GMC Denali L5P Duramax

Turn your truck into a family bonding experience and performance powerhouse with Banks. Brian Bland transformed his GMC Duramax into a learning lab for his son, installing Banks upgrades together while enjoying detailed installation videos. From Derringer tuners to Ram-Air Differential Covers, they’ve boosted performance and created lasting memories. Discover how Banks can supercharge your truck and strengthen your family bond.

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NEW Duramax high-performance camshaft!

Banks Power is on the verge of a 1,000 horsepower milestone with a stock Duramax L5P engine. A custom Comp Cams camshaft is the key to unlocking this incredible power potential. Stay tuned for the next episode of Killing A Duramax to witness this engine’s transformation.

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DYNO READY: Building A Monster Truck Engine 11

Monster Duramax Dyno Ready: Twin-Turbo Power Explained!

Want to ditch turbo lag and crank up the horsepower? Look no further than the monster truck world! This episode of Building a Monster Truck Engine dives deep into a dyno-ready, supercharged twin-turbo 7L Duramax. See how the supercharger eliminates lag for instant throttle response, while the turbos push power to a staggering 1300 horsepower. Learn the secrets behind this high-performance build and discover how these principles can be applied to your own vehicle upgrade project!

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Unboxing a 370 Amp Alternator

Unboxing a 370 Amp Alternator

Gale Banks unboxes a 370 amp alternator from Mechman. This high-performance alternator is designed to handle the demanding power requirements of the Supercharged Twin-Turbo 7.1L Duramax Monster Truck Engine. The Mechman alternator will help maintain stable voltage levels, even during extreme conditions like donuts and high-power demands.

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Ryan Mayer claims the only tool you need is an iDash

The ONLY Tool You NEED!

Take control of your vehicle’s performance with the Banks iDash. This powerful data monitoring system provides real-time insights into your engine’s health and performance. With the iDash, you can track critical parameters like boost pressure, air-fuel ratio, and transmission temperature, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimize your vehicle’s performance.

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The Duramax in the dyno cell, super-turbo first look

SUPER-TURBO | Building A Monster Truck 10

Banks Power is developing a supercharged, twin-turbo 7.0L Duramax engine for a monster truck. The engine features custom exhaust manifolds and large turbochargers to achieve 1200 horsepower. The team is excited to test the engine on the dyno and see its performance potential.

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UNBOXING Turbosmart Wastegates!

UNBOXING Turbosmart Wastegates!

UNBOXING Turbosmart Gen-V Wastegates and Big Bubba Blow-Off Valves. Watch as Gale explains how they’ll be used on the supercharged twin-turbo 7L Duramax. New episode every Wednesday!

https://youtu.be/tGoa0Zwubf4

We’re using Turbosmart wastegates to bypass the blower. The way it works is there is a diaphragm with a spring, so you use boost pressure to overcome the spring pressure and lift the valve off the seat. Putting valve position indicators on the heads will let the team know how far off the seat the valve is at any time. Of course, this can be modulated to vary the boost needed.

Gale has used Turbosmart Wastegates on projects before and was the subject of an R&D article. If Gale uses it, you know it’s a product you can trust.

It’s really like Christmas in this episode because Gale gets a new knife from Milwaukee Tool. On the next episode, an $8,000 Endress+Hauser Coriolis Fuel Flow Meter. Gale explains how it works and why it’ll be a game-changer for product development. Keyword: Brake-Specific Fuel Consumption. Watch to learn more about what that is. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and the Banks Insider to stay up-to-date on all the happenings around Banks.

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