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Gale Banks Turbocharged Engines Dominate New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon
Gale Banks turbocharged engines powered boats to a clean sweep of the top spots at the grueling 1978 New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon. Reg Benton secured the win for the second year in a row, leading the pack by a staggering one hour over the 1000-kilometer course. Benton’s 454 CID twin-turbo Gale Banks Chevrolet engine proved its dominance, showcasing the exceptional power and durability of Gale Banks technology in the harshest endurance racing conditions.
Unleash the KING: Dominating Offshore Racing with Twin Turbocharged Power
The KING STING wasn’t your average race boat. Owner Reggie DeNooyer outfitted his champion vessel with a secret weapon – twin turbocharged V8 engines, meticulously fine-tuned by Banks Power. This powerhouse combination produced explosive acceleration and unmatched speed, leaving competitors in the dust. DeNooyer’s relentless pursuit of performance (increased engine displacement, nitrous boost) proved unstoppable, propelling the KING STING to back-to-back victories and earning its place as an offshore racing legend.
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
Gale Banks Turbocharged Engines Dominate Jet Boat Racing
In a display of sheer dominance, Gale Banks powered jet boats clinched the top 5 spots at the grueling 1978 New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon, an 11-day, 1000-kilometer race. This victory marked the second consecutive marathon win for Reg Benton, who also triumphed at Canada’s Great Smokey Marathon just months prior. Banks’ turbocharged engines proved their reliability and power, propelling Benton to a staggering one-hour lead over the competition.
This win wasn’t an isolated incident. Throughout 1976-1980, Gale Banks powered jet boats achieved a remarkable five consecutive world championships, solidifying their position at the forefront of boat racing. This 1978 New Zealand Marathon victory was just one of three international triumphs for Banks in just three months. Learn more about Gale Banks’ innovative marine engines and their racing legacy.
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Unleash 2,200 Horsepower: Banks Turbo Dominates 1970s Marine Racing
Gearheads and car enthusiasts, listen up! This excerpt from Gale Banks himself dives into the raw power of Banks’ early turbo technology. Buckle up and discover how Banks engineering pushed the limits in the 1970s, achieving a staggering 2,200 horsepower in their APBA K-Jet program. Not only did they claim the National Championship, but they even dominated an exhibition race against superior V-Drive K Boats – all while holding back power to protect the jet drive! This is a testament to the unmatched performance and innovation that Banks has been delivering for decades.
This supercharged twin-turbo marine engine could pave the way for your next diesel swap
It’s turbocharged. It’s supercharged. It’s the Banks Sequential Super-Turbo diesel, and it could change the way you think about diesel power.