Guess Gale’s Engine… It’s Not Diesel!
Gale Banks, known for his work with turbocharged engines, teases a new project: twin-turbocharging a gas engine.
July 12, 2024
Did You Buy the Right Turbo?
Gale Banks explains how to match a turbo to an engine by measuring boost and backpressure to calculate the boost-to-backpressure ratio and engine scavenge ratio.
June 21, 2024
Gale Banks on Donut Media!
Gale Banks joins Donut Media’s Nolan Sykes on “Real Mechanic Stuff” to react to hilarious diesel mishaps. The video offers a humorous look at mechanical blunders.
June 7, 2024
Engineering in 60 Seconds!
Discover why your RAM’s engine could be at risk. Diesel expert Gale Banks exposes a hidden threat lurking in your Cummins engine. Learn how a tiny bolt can cause catastrophic failure, and how improper tuning can lead to piston meltdown. Plus, understand the silent killer harming your engine: soot. Get expert insights to protect your vehicle’s lifespan and performance.
May 31, 2024
When Ford Beat GM
Gale Banks explores the design and engineering of the 2011 Ford 6.7L Power Stroke engine in a new episode of Banks Speed School. He dissects the engine to understand its strengths and weaknesses and to identify potential areas for performance upgrades. By studying this engine, Banks aims to gain insights into the ongoing diesel horsepower war between Ford and GM.
May 17, 2024
Busting the backpressure myth!
Debunking the Exhaust Backpressure Myth: Boost Your Car’s Performance
Tired of your car feeling sluggish? You’re not alone. Discover the truth about exhaust backpressure and how it’s sabotaging your vehicle’s performance. In this episode, we dismantle the long-held belief that a little backpressure is beneficial and reveal how to unlock your car’s true potential.
May 3, 2024
Adding 120 HP to a 20-year-old truck
Upgrade Your Truck’s Power Like The World’s Strongest Man
Looking to breathe new life into your truck, especially for towing or hauling at high altitudes? Banks Power can help! We recently upgraded the 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L diesel of World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw to combat power loss at Denver’s 5,000 feet elevation. Learn more about our performance upgrades for your truck today!
April 26, 2024
Bite-Sized Engineering
Unleash your vehicle’s full potential with bite-sized engineering gold from Gale Banks. Craving horsepower, better fuel economy, or simply understanding how your car works? This YouTube Shorts series serves up expert automotive knowledge with a side of humor. From turbocharging tips to engine cooling secrets, these short bursts of brilliance will transform you from car owner to automotive enthusiast.
April 12, 2024
Diff Covers Gone Wild!
Craving automotive innovation? You won’t want to miss Banks’ viral videos diving deep into engineering breakthroughs. From the mind-blowing Ram-Air Differential Cover to other game-changing concepts, these clips offer a front-row seat to the future of performance. Join the millions who’ve already hit play on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram.
March 22, 2024
Fastest 1/5 mile pickup truck!
1991 Toyota Hilux Transformed: 1,200 HP Monster Built for Land Speed Records
Looking to push your vehicle’s performance to the limit? Check out Scott Birdsall’s incredible 1991 Toyota Hilux! This unassuming pickup has been transformed into a 1,200 horsepower land speed machine with a 2JZ-GTE engine. Packed with cutting-edge data monitoring from Banks Power’s iDash system, Scott’s Hilux is a prime example of how far performance upgrades can take a classic vehicle. See how this modified truck stacks up against the competition and learn how the iDash system can help you optimize your own vehicle’s performance.
March 8, 2024