2,200 horsepower in our APBA K-Jet program
The boat groups are asking me about the early turbo work at my company, so here are some engine visuals from the 1970’s. There’s been some dialog
August 5, 2015
One Blower, 2 Turbos…
One Blower, 2 Turbos, ram tuned Banks intake manifold with a water coupled cupro-nickel intercooler inside, big pin billet stroker, and CNC big valve heads and you’ve
August 5, 2015
91-06 Jeep Wrangler Sidewinder Turbo System
Want to gain +102 hp & +121 lb-ft with a bolt-on kit? Well now you can with the Banks Power Banks Sidewinder® Turbo plus Intercooler Want to
July 31, 2015
Waving the Checkered Flag
As one of the original members of the Checkered Flag 200, I’ve gladly supported the Petersen Automotive Museum for 22 years. Currently the Petersen is undergoing a
July 31, 2015
Another Hooniverse Podcast with Gale Banks
So I did my second Hooniverse podcast with Jeff and Chris yesterday! It goes up next Wednesday August 5th. These guys Rock and they tolerated my alacrity
July 31, 2015
Fat Motor inna Little Truck
A friend just asked me about my Blown Diesel Shop Truck. It’s a swap based on a Chevy 454 SS, here’s his post. “How about more info
July 29, 2015
Turbocharging Is The Life For Me: Part 2
Back in the 60’s, there were no examples of marine turbocharging at the level I had in mind and, no books on the subject. However, there was
July 28, 2015
We’ve got a new project at Banks Engineering
This bad boy just rolled in this morning and we’ve got some major “sidewinder” plans for it (rubbing hands together like a mad scientist). We’re not allowed
July 27, 2015
Turbocharging is the life for me: Part 1
My Dad was Irish and German.., talk about internal conflict. In the early 50’s we built a house. I measured, he cut and we framed. We brought
July 26, 2015
My Memories of Bonneville Are All a Blur
Before there was drag racing… Before there was NASCAR… Before there was off-road, Baja, SODA, SCORE… Before there was road racing, IMSA, Trans-AM, Formula One, FIA… Before
July 23, 2015