LokJaw: Champion Cooling
To cool our supercharged Duramax, we’ve teamed with Champion Cooling of Lake Elsinore, CA. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum and fully TIG welded, our 18”x22” hand-polished cross-flow saddle
July 5, 2021
LokJaw: Flaming River
We teamed up with Flaming River for LokJaw’s steering column, steering shaft, universal joints, and support bearings. The Berea, Ohio company was founded in 1987 and boasts
July 5, 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.
July 2, 2021
Digitizing our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 23
3D Laser Scanning Revolutionizes Truck Customization for Banks Built’s Supercharged Chevy
Forget guesswork and hours spent on fitment checks! Banks Remasters their iconic ’66 Chevy with cutting-edge 3D laser scanning. This innovative technique captures the truck’s exact dimensions, allowing for the precise design and fabrication of custom parts like the front engine accessory drive and the dump bed structure. Watch the video to see how 3D scanning streamlines the build process, ensuring perfect fitment and saving valuable fabrication time. This technology is a game-changer for auto enthusiasts and customization shops, enabling them to create dream builds with unmatched precision.
June 24, 2021
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.
June 17, 2021
Supercharging our Duramax | BANKS BUILT Ep 21
Banks Power is working on a supercharged Duramax engine for a custom project. The team is collaborating with Whipple Superchargers to design a custom supercharger system. They are also developing a custom intercooler to handle the increased airflow and heat generated by the supercharger. The goal is to have the engine ready for the SEMA Show in November.
June 3, 2021
LokJaw: Energy Suspension
Energy Suspension 3.4137R Pickup Body Mounts Will replace distorted and worn-out original rubber mounts to maintain car body and truck cab to bed alignment. Original rubber mounts
May 28, 2021
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.
May 27, 2021
Modernize our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 19
Modernizing a ’66 Chevy: Unboxing Upgrades for a Classic
Join the team as they prepare to restore a ’66 Chevy C20 pickup. Watch them unbox and discuss Ridetech air suspension, Aeromotive fuel system, and Vintage Air components that will bring this classic truck into the 21st century.
May 20, 2021
LokJaw: RideTech
We’ve teamed with RideTech on the LokJaw project because of their long history working with air suspension and their mastery of air management.
May 17, 2021