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
2010 Banks Sequential Super/Turbo Diesel Engine
Reflecting the latest trends toward sequential boost and hybrid compression systems, the Banks Sequential Super/Turbo diesel engine combined the low-rpm power and rapid response of supercharging with
October 22, 2020
2003 Patent for Exhaust Scavenging
Gale Banks is awarded a United States Patent for his innovation in exhaust scavenging. He invented a ballistic flow device to overcome the aerodynamic problem that occurs
October 14, 2020
2009 Banks Marine at Miami Boat Show
The 2009 Miami International Boat Show served as venue for the Banks twin-turbo diesel marine program launch. A joint Banks/G.M. venture based on General Motors’ 6.6L Duramax
October 8, 2020
2012 Banks Powers ICON-ic Truck
ICON Lead Designer and Chief Executive Jonathan Ward planned his next classic automotive design build around the anvil-strong Cummins 5.9L powertrain, heading straight to Gale Banks for
October 1, 2020
2013 Banks Leads with Clean-Performance
For decades Banks and a number of other aftermarket performance, diesel manufacturers had followed the rules set in place for testing automotive aftermarket products for emissions compliance.
September 23, 2020