Give Me A Brake
Banks Engineering turns its attention from “Go” power to “Whoa” power with a new exhaust brake line.
February 1, 2002
How to Buy a Used Super Duty
Tips and trivia about Ford’s big pickup Super Duty. The name itself conjures images of one helluva tough truck, right? Ever since Ford unleashed it on the
February 1, 2002
Big Red
Banks PowerPack system boosted the engine’s output by more than 100 horsepower on this ’95 F-250…
December 1, 2001
Spring Break Diesel Upgrades
Installation & evaluation of Banks Sidewinder turbo system on a 6.2L diesel Blazer.
June 30, 2001
April 30, 2001
Chat with Gale Banks
Gale himself fields many Power & Performance questions during a live chat on Ford-Diesel.com
February 1, 2001
Why Big Air Density Makes a Big Difference
In this column, we’ll discuss air and how it relates to diesel engines. In addition, we’ll explain effective ways to improve airflow and air density and also
December 31, 2000
Why Add an Exhaust Brake to your Duramax?
Why Add an Exhaust Brake to your Duramax?(and what makes a good exhaust brake?) As the owner of a diesel engine-powered pickup, such as the Duramax, you
December 31, 2000
Diesel – The Performance Choice
Some old ideas about performance are slow to die. The very idea that diesel engines could replace exotic gasoline engines as the top performing powerplants in cars,
December 31, 2000
Twin-Turbo V8 Facts of Life
Few People Have Ever Experienced Really High Horsepower. Have you ever ridden in a vehicle powered by a properly engineered twin-turbo V8? No, a single-turbo V8, or
December 31, 2000