
1978 Turbochargers Book
In 1978, Gale co-authored what became the go-to handbook for turbocharging enthusiasts. First, let’s go back to 1971.
The Leader in Diesel Performance
In 1978, Gale co-authored what became the go-to handbook for turbocharging enthusiasts. First, let’s go back to 1971.
By Evan Neiswanger Jay Leno is without a doubt one of the biggest names in both comedy and cars, alongside Jerry Seinfeld. Over the years, his eclectic car
Gale Banks turbocharged engines completely dominated the 1978 edition of the New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon.
Just a few weeks ago General Motors made international news announcing that the new Corvette C8 would be their first production mid-engine Corvette ever. There have been
After more than a decade of building performance supercharged engines, Gale switched to turbocharging in 1970 for the first “Gale Banks” branded turbocharged marine engine. The change
955 hp Woods-Banks IMSA MonzaThe 1978 Woods-Banks Dekon Monza featured the first Banks automotive twin-turbocharged system. The Monza’s engine was based on one of the first five
Does driving up even the mildest inclines make your truck work overtime? Do you avoid steep trails for fear of not making it up all the way?
As we prepare for ‘First Fire’ on our 427″ Twin Turbo Gen 1, SBC, I’ve decided to also make this a dyno series highlighting a new way
Episode #8: Completion and testing
Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs.
Three pumps, no waiting! On the wet side of the EFI system, Bosch provided us with their 200 liter-per-hour, 5-bar (72 psig) electric fuel pumps. With each pump putting out just under one gallon per minute, it’ll take three of them in parallel to feed this monster.