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.
August 23, 2024
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.
July 26, 2024
We Added 100 hp to Guy Fieri’s Duramax
When Guy Fieri needed more towing power for his trailer full of show cars, Banks delivered. With a Derringer, Ram-Air Intake, Monster Exhaust, and PedalMonster, we gave his GMC Duramax a 100-horsepower boost and a throttle feel that’s anything but mushy.
July 19, 2024
Guess Gale’s Engine… It’s Not Diesel!
Gale Banks is going back to his gas-powered roots with a new high-performance engine project—one he plans to turbocharge, then twin-turbocharge. It’s not diesel… so what is it?
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