New and Strange Powers for the Banks iQ
Some great things are coming out for the Banks iQ. Read on and see why this device just keeps getting better and better. By John Espino I’m
July 2, 2010
A Change is Coming at Gale Banks Engineering
Taking a break in the Duramax Marine Twin Turbo development, and signing up to get even more insider news! By John Espino We’re going to take a
April 16, 2010
TOTAL TOWING CONTROL
Banks SpeedBrake Uses VGT Technology for Improved Stopping Power (on an LMM-powered Chevy 2500HD). Thanks to the diesel aftermarket, many aspects of our trucks can be improved
October 31, 2009
Two SpeedBrake reviews
The Banks SpeedBrake is reviewed in Diesel World and in Trailer Life. (on a 2008 Chevy 2500HD then a 2006 Chevy Silverado). click
August 31, 2009
QUICK STOPPING – QUICKER INSTALL
Diesel technology has continued to evolve. Gone are the days of mechanical injection, and now a computer controls the cycles of high-pressure injectors down to the millisecond.
August 31, 2009
Stopping Power
How to install the new Banks SpeedBrake (on an ’08 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD). DIESEL TRUCKS TYPICALLY ARE USED FOR TOWING AND HAULING HEAVY LOADS, AND WHILE
July 31, 2009
Tow Rig Stopping Power
The Banks Brake with CBC-Smartlock makes the job easy (for the ‘04-07 Dodge Ram). We’ve been toying with this particular Dodge Ram 2500 for about a year,
July 31, 2009
Banks SpeedBrake
New Electronic Device For GM’s Duramax Uses The Turbocharger To Slow the Vehicle In recent years the diesel engines used in pickups have changed significantly, becoming cleaner,
May 31, 2009
What makes a good exhaust brake?
(From the Archives – Circa November 2004)
As the owner of a diesel engine-powered pickup, such as the Duramax, you already know that there is precious little braking effect when you back off the throttle. Even driving in Tow/Haul mode on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles does not significantly increase engine braking. Driving with the vehicle heavily loaded, or while pulling a trailer, down a long grade can seriously test your vehicle’s braking system as you continually apply the brakes to keep downhill speed in check.
May 12, 2009
Brake Down
An Exhaust Brake Primer and Products Those new to diesel engines quickly learn that the absence of an intake throttle plate and different valve timing relative to
June 22, 2006