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Methanol Dyno on the weeks episode.

Methanol Dyno | Building a Monster Truck 3

Unleash the Beast: Gale Banks Designs High-Horsepower Diesel Engine for Monster Mutt

Watch Gale Banks take on a unique challenge—building a diesel engine to outperform a monstrous 540ci methanol Chevy engine in a Monster Truck! This video dives into the specs of the blown Chevy engine and the data collection process using the Banks iDash and AirMouse for air density readings. See how Gale’s legacy of forced induction engineering comes alive!

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November 23, 2018
Monster Mutt Data on Ep 2 of Building a Monster Truck

Monster Mutt | Building a Monster Truck Engine 2

Join Gale Banks as he dissects the performance of a raging monster truck in this episode! We analyze data from a 540ci, 1400-horsepower blown alcohol motor to understand its air consumption (MAD) and overall performance. Witness the power of the Banks iDash DataMonster recording 100 parameters at 20 samples per second!

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October 28, 2018
Data Logging | Building a Monster Truck Ep 1

Data Logging | Building a Monster Truck Engine 1

Gearheads, take notes! Building a monster truck engine requires extreme data analysis. Discover how Banks’ iDash 1.8 DataMonster helps monitor and record critical engine data during high-stress races, letting engineers fine-tune performance for maximum power. Learn more about the iDash and its data logging capabilities at
bankspower.com/idash.

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October 5, 2018