1983 — Banks 6.2L Ram-Tube Turbo Diesel
In 1983, Banks conducted an ahead-of-its-time experiment to move the torque peak in both stock and turbocharged engines. By testing various lengths of manifold runner tubes, Banks
July 12, 2021
1989 GMC S-15 Syclone Land Speed Truck
The Banks history is laden with trophies and awards for its accomplishments in gasoline performance. One example was the naturally aspirated GMC S-15 Syclone. That’s not to
July 2, 2021
Hot Rod reviews ’69 Vette with Banks Twin Turbo
Last week’s travel through time revealed that Banks wasn’t always only about twin-turbos with its single turbo kit installed in an ’81 Chevy Corvette, which was reviews
June 22, 2021
Record-Breaking Banks Pontiac GTA
Interview and Cockpit View From the Banks video archives comes an interview with Gale Banks himself talking about the company’s record-setting Pontiac GTAback in 2000. The Banks-built
June 21, 2021
Banks Tour ’89
Come along as we travel to the amazing yesteryear of 1989 and take a behind-the-scenes tour with the TV show “Truckin” USA and see the inner workings of Banks.
June 11, 2021
Banks GM Small Block Single Turbo System
For most of its existence Banks have been synonymous with turbocharging. In fact, Gale Banks himself has often been referred to as “Mr. Turbo” throughout the years.
May 24, 2021
Power Products: ’03-‘07 Ford 6.0L Power Stroke
While newer trucks are all the rage thanks to advancements in technology like high-output engines, mobile-connected infotainment systems, towing and creature comforts, the price to buy one
April 15, 2021
Banks Shop Truck: Twin Turbo “RatRod”
The 2000’s saw a lot of activity coming out of Banks’ Race Shop. While the Sidewinders (Dakota, GMC Type-R, S10 drag pickup, and the Top Diesel Dragster)
February 26, 2021
Automotive Twin Turbo
Hot Rod Magazine’s Engine Issue #5 In the 70’s turbos were just starting to become an accepted viable alternative to superchargers in providing added horsepower to an
February 19, 2021
1990 Banks Introduces TransCommand
In the past few decades, pickups and SUVs have not only become socially acceptable, they are in fact the norm. So much so that GM and Ford
October 29, 2020