Banks iQ – More Powerful and More Options
The Banks iQ is newly redesigned, with increased computing power and more internal memory. By John Espino A lot of you already know about the Banks iQ,
October 29, 2010
Diesel Fuel – Part 2
Gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel fuels are making their way into the fuel supply. One company, Rentech, has developed a fuel that will work in even the most finicky
October 22, 2010
The Truth About – Mileage
Fuel economy is maddeningly difficult to measure and document-even if you are the EPA. In the real world, it’s practically impossible to standardize all conditions and control
October 8, 2010
NHRDA World Finals Report
Banks Sidewinder S-10 Wins Top Diesel at Topeka By John Stewart Bad weather plagued the National Hot Rod Diesel Association’s World Finals last weekend in Topeka, Kansas,
October 1, 2010
Air Density – The Key to Making Power
Understanding air density explains why some air-flow products work better than others. It all has to do with air pressure, air temperature, and the relationship between them.
August 20, 2010
Diesel Performance – The Dyno Tool
Ever wonder why different dynos yield different numbers?There is a wide variety of dynos in use, designed with different capabilities, ratings and purposes. Some are more repeatable
August 13, 2010
Being Dense Makes Sense
We’ve talked about how an intercooler works and the importance in the ballance of airflow and density for real performance. But what is density, and why is
August 6, 2010
Epic Cooling 101
When it comes to designing an intercooler, it’s a balancing act where things could topple if it’s not done right. By John Espino The other day we
July 23, 2010
Banks Passes New Diesel Test – Customers Secure
This letter, straight from the desk of Gale Banks, explains the diesel emissions testing issue. Find out what it took to devise the test, and what it
June 18, 2010