Banks Power Presence at PRI
All the news from this year’s Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, Florida By Doug Stokes The just-concluded 2009 Performance Racing Industry Show (“PRI”) in Orlando was
December 18, 2009
The Banks Blue Motor
Replicating one of circle-jet boat racing most successful and most celebrated engines — a 454 cubic inch, twin-turboed, 2,000 horsepower big block Chevy. By Doug Stokes The
December 11, 2009
Engine and More Engines
A number of large crates have been delivered with the latest versions of the most popular light truck diesel engines from each of the major manufacturers. The
December 4, 2009
FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 3: Cylinder Head Install
This month we install the rebuilt heads using ARP studs and a new gasket set, and reinstall or replace valvetrain components as necessary.
December 1, 2009
FINDING A BALANCE – THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ENGINE BALANCING
Competent motor builders stack the decks in their favor by using every trick in the book to make their power plant last — and one of those “tricks” is balancing the rotating assembly of an engine.
December 1, 2009
New Banks iQ Device Wins Three 2009 SEMA Global Media Awards
The new Banks iQ wins three SEMA Global Media Awards. Las Vegas, Nevada – – In addition to all the “domestic” excitement that the just-concluded debut of
November 20, 2009
New Banks iQ Device Wins Three 2009 SEMA Global Media Awards
The new Banks iQ wins three SEMA Global Media Awards. Las Vegas, Nevada – – In addition to all the “domestic” excitement that the just-concluded debut of
November 20, 2009
Banks ACE Shop Floor Layout Changes
Special Room Is Built For New Diesel Injector Test Bench. Ultra high pressure electronically-controlled fuel injection using a “common rail” fuel system is the prime reason that
November 13, 2009
FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 2: Evaluating Injectors and Rebuilding the Cylinder Heads
Part two of the 6.0L Power Stroke re-build project, were we find out what failed and what didn’t, and see the opportunities for upgrades.
October 31, 2009
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