Category: Banks Videos

Ford’s turbo failure

The BorgWarner turbochargers in 2011-2019 Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engines have a known issue with the ceramic ball bearings failing prematurely. This can lead to significant repair costs, often requiring complete turbocharger replacement. The failure is attributed to the design of the bearing system and the stresses it endures under normal use.

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Air Density Makes Power

Upgrading to larger diameter, mandrel-bent boost tubes enhances air density in diesel engines, leading to improved throttle response and performance.

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Disturbing Duramax Discovery

Discover how Banks Power’s CoolRunner Oil Pan addresses hidden oil residue issues in 2017–2025 Duramax engines, ensuring complete drainage and superior cooling for enhanced engine longevity.

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Rocket Science for your Truck

Discover how Banks Power applies advanced engineering to enhance your truck’s performance. Learn about their innovative intake and exhaust systems designed to improve airflow, increase horsepower, and boost fuel efficiency.

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Gale Banks recounting his racing ban due to turbo innovation

Banks Banned!

Gale Banks changed the game in racing with turbocharged power so advanced it was banned from competition. Discover the story behind how innovation led to exclusion—and ultimately revolution.

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iDash display during monster truck tuning

1,000 hp donuts will make you dizzy

To fine-tune the twin-turbo, supercharged Duramax in Diesel Bros’ BroDozer, Banks used the iDash DataMonster to gather baseline data from Cynthia Gauthier’s Monster Mutt—proving iDash can handle even monster-sized diagnostics.

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Jeep 4.0L performance headers

Exhaust Scavenging Perfected

Cracked stock headers on your Jeep 4.0L? Banks Torque Tube headers fix that and deliver real gains with patented exhaust scavenging that maximizes flow and power.

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Supercharged Duramax engine on the dyno

5,620 RPM Sounds Glorious

Gale Banks pushes the limits of a Whipple supercharged Duramax to 666 horsepower while testing its transient response—proving once again that diesel can go head-to-head with the fastest methanol engines.

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