Drivelines Chatter: Gale Banks, Gale Banks Engineering
Gale Banks knows how to make power, whether he’s land-speed racing or improving the performance of an anemic motorhome.
May 31, 2007
Engine Builder Does It Diesel
Could performance cars like Corvettes and Mustangs and others be powered by diesel engines in the future? They not only could be, but they would be if Gale Banks had his way.
May 8, 2007
Atom is da Bomb! or How to Distort Your Face in Under Three Seconds
Upgrade Your Ride: Unleash the Power Within
Craving an adrenaline rush? Look no further than the Brammo Ariel Atom. This lightweight speedster, powered by a supercharged GM Ecotec engine, delivers a heart-pounding 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds. But that’s just the beginning. Banks is pushing the boundaries of performance with modified Ecotec engines, promising even more power and versatility for everything from sandrails to hot rods. Ready to ditch the gas-guzzling V8? Join the future of automotive performance with high-powered, fuel-efficient options.
April 18, 2007
Banks Sidewinder S10 Diesel Drag Pickup Truck
The Quickest & Fastest: 7.77 E.T. @ 180.00 mph. The Banks Sidewinder S-10 Duramax pickup was entered in the Top Diesel Class at the NHRDA World Finals on September 25-26, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. Driver Wes Anderson clicked off a 7.77-second pass.
January 1, 2007
November 1, 2006
Leno’s Turbo Tank
More of an art project that a real car … check out one the most famous vehicles in Jay’s collection …
November 1, 2006
Completion and Testing Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Only a few little things remain to be completed before we can light this thing off. We hooked up vacuum lines for the power brakes, reworked the
August 8, 2006
Wastegates and Exhaust on Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Our first task on the “hot” side of the Tank Car’s turbo system was to route tubing from the exhaust manifolds to the turbochargers. We started by
August 1, 2006
Fuel System and Plumbing for Jay Leno’s Tank Car
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
July 23, 2006
So did they win? When we last left our heroes…
Gale Banks discusses the challenges faced by the Banks team in preparing for a recent race, including a late arrival of a critical component, the rear end. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic and plans to continue their racing efforts in July. The blog post highlights the importance of timely delivery and the impact it can have on racing endeavors.
June 20, 2006