Banks Sidewinder: The World’s Fastest Pickup!
Gale Banks Engineering’s Project Sidewinder is the fastest pickup truck on the planet. And it’s a diesel!
February 1, 2003
See Sidewinder Run
Banks Power’s Project Sidewinder, a record-breaking diesel drag truck, is featured in a new video showcasing its performance at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The video includes behind-the-scenes footage of the build process, interviews with the team, and thrilling on-track action. This is a must-watch for diesel enthusiasts and fans of high-performance vehicles.
November 15, 2002
Banking on Power of Diesel
Gale Banks’ goal is to push his diesel-powered Dodge Dakota to speeds up to 210 mph at the World Finals at Bonneville Flats in October. AZUSA —
August 31, 2002
Diesel Land Speed Record — Goal of Project Sidewinder
210+ mph in Dodge Dakota … illustrating diesel as a performance engine … 600 hp out of 5.9L
July 31, 2002
Banks Sidewinder Dakota
This is the truck that shattered existing speed records – and people’s perception of diesel performance. Cummins diesel-powered Project Sidewinder set five land-speed records and became the World’s
January 1, 2002
Why Diesels Make So Much Torque
For those used to gasoline engine torque numbers, diesel torque verges on the unbelievable. Most competitors at Bonneville aren’t street legal, and most arrive on a trailer.
December 31, 2000
’94-97 PowerStroke
Product Review: Gale Banks Engineering’s PowerPack System For The ’94-’97 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel.
November 1, 2000
Project Blazer
Installation and test of Banks Sidewinder turbo for Chevy/GM 6.2L diesel trucks
April 30, 2000
Salt Shaker
Gale Banks Engineering’s 1988 Pontiac Trans Am is the World’s Fastest Street Machine
December 1, 1999
