Leno’s Turbo Tank
More of an art project that a real car … check out one the most famous vehicles in Jay’s collection …
November 1, 2006
Boomerang Effect or Strange Bedfellows
Upgrade your ride with unmatched power and reliability. We’re thrilled to announce our return to high-performance engine development. Partnering with GM, we’re bringing OEM-level engineering to the aftermarket. Unlike others who prioritize quick fixes and flashy claims, we focus on building engines that deliver exceptional performance without sacrificing your vehicle’s longevity. Experience the difference of a truly engineered power upgrade.
September 25, 2006
FAST
Wheelspin! That’s the everlasting, first impression of diesel forever burned into my personal bio hard drive.
August 31, 2006
Customer Q&A #2 (with Peter Treydte, Banks’ Director of Technical Communication)
Tired of your vehicle downshifting constantly, burning extra fuel, and lacking low-end power? Our Six-Gun performance tuner can help. By significantly boosting horsepower at lower RPMs, you’ll experience smoother acceleration, improved fuel economy, and reduced transmission stress. Unlike factory power curves based on engine dyno results, our data is derived from real-world driving conditions, ensuring tangible performance gains.
August 23, 2006
Completion and Testing Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Only a few little things remain to be completed before we can light this thing off. We hooked up vacuum lines for the power brakes, reworked the
August 8, 2006
Wastegates and Exhaust on Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Our first task on the “hot” side of the Tank Car’s turbo system was to route tubing from the exhaust manifolds to the turbochargers. We started by
August 1, 2006
Transfer of Power
Banks Billet Torque Converter Tough Enough for Big Diesel Power. As diesel power is increased through performance upgrades, it is often the torque converter that is not
June 23, 2006
So did they win? When we last left our heroes…
Gale Banks discusses the challenges faced by the Banks team in preparing for a recent race, including a late arrival of a critical component, the rear end. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic and plans to continue their racing efforts in July. The blog post highlights the importance of timely delivery and the impact it can have on racing endeavors.
June 20, 2006