We’ve got a new project at Banks Engineering
This bad boy just rolled in this morning and we’ve got some major “sidewinder” plans for it (rubbing hands together like a mad scientist). We’re not allowed
July 27, 2015
Turbocharging is the life for me: Part 1
My Dad was Irish and German.., talk about internal conflict. In the early 50’s we built a house. I measured, he cut and we framed. We brought
July 26, 2015
Unholey Water
I have a dear friend, his name is David Kennedy, he works at Hot Rod Magazine. We met for breakfast this morning, we do this occasionally. The
July 21, 2015
Forced Induction JK
If you’re the owner of a 2007-2011 Jeep JK powered by the 3.8 V6, you’re probably well aware that the engine is pretty much a turd.
July 5, 2015
Turbo systems for 2007-11 Jeeps are almost here
What’s been one of biggest sellers for the 4.0L Wrangler is now coming for the 3.8L. Hot on the heels of one of our hottest sellers–the Banks
May 12, 2015
Day 6 of Ultimate Adventure
As we pulled out, we took one last look at Shaugn Reid’s over-easy (more like scrambled) K5, that had been extracted from the trail and was strapped
October 30, 2014
Day 5 of Ultimate Adventure
Day five, and we woke up feeling more chipper than in some time. Even though we’d only been on the trip for a workweek, we (like everyone
October 14, 2014
Getting There is Half the Battle
Our turbocharged Wrangler Rubicon was ready for the 2014 Ultimate Adventure that started in North Platte, Nebraska, after working day and night to get it finished. by
September 5, 2014
Building the Banks Sidewinder Jeep for a 4×4 Marathon
To make sure the rest of the Banks ’05 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited would hold up to the Petersen’s 4 Wheel Off-Road’s Ultimate Adventure, we had to
August 29, 2014
Becoming the Official Turbocharger of Ultimate Adventure 2014
With a Sidewinder Jeep turbo kit already finished & 50-state certified, Banks was looking for not only the ultimate torture test, but also a great way to
August 22, 2014