Category: Gale Banks

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.

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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.

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Customer Q&A (with Peter Treydte, Banks’ Director of Technical Communication)

Towing Heavy Loads? Maximize Your Ford F-350’s Power

Are you hauling a 15,000 lb. trailer with your ’06 Ford F-350 and craving more power at lower RPMs? You’re not alone. Many truck owners struggle to get the performance they need for demanding towing conditions. Discover how Banks Power’s products can optimize your truck’s performance, even at lower speeds. Learn about the factors affecting torque and horsepower at lower RPMs, and why traditional testing methods may not accurately reflect real-world towing conditions.

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Sidewinder Type-R: Ready to Race! or Ready to Race?

The Banks team faced numerous challenges during the race, including mechanical failures, unexpected weather conditions, and a penalty. Despite these setbacks, they demonstrated the impressive performance and potential of the Sidewinder S-10. The team is determined to overcome these challenges and continue pushing the boundaries of diesel performance.

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Suburban Gorilla

Suburban Gorilla

Xtreme 4×4’s Suburban Gorilla project features a Banks Twin-Turbo Duramax diesel engine. The engine was built at the Banks Race Shop and showcased on Spike TV’s Xtreme 4×4. The show highlights the assembly process and dyno testing of the powerful engine.

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More SEMA wrap-up

The 2006 SEMA Show was a highlight reel of automotive innovation. From GM’s impressive lineup to Ford’s interactive dyno, there was something for everyone.

We were especially proud to see Banks Power recognized by GM technicians, highlighting our deep understanding of engine performance. And who could forget the stunning Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice, promising a new era of affordable sports cars?

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