S-10 Project Overview Update
Azusa, Calif. – – The Banks Sidewinder S-10 Duramax pickup just gets faster every time it runs! And on Saturday March 7, the dark red truck with
March 9, 2009
The World’s Quickest Diesel Pickup Breaks New Ground
The words “fast” and “diesel” aren’t commonly spoken in the same breath. Diesel trucks, the Clydesdales of the truck world, have always been one-dimensional work trucks, clattering
January 1, 2009
“BANKS POWER – THE FIRST 50 YEARS” OPENS AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MUSEUM – POMONA, CA
Pomona, California – – On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, fifty years of automotive and marine engineering innovation was put on display at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports
December 12, 2008
Sidewinder S-10 Drag Truck Update
Gale Banks discusses the challenges of pushing the limits of the Sidewinder S-10 diesel drag truck’s engine. The high power output and extended injector on-time have led to piston erosion, requiring frequent rebuilds. The team is working on a new engine combination with improved piston design, fuel supply, and other modifications to achieve increased reliability and performance.
May 14, 2008
No smoke with fire
Smoke free, high efficiency diesel engines are Gale Banks Engineering’s specialty. We look at how the company progressed to become the undisputed leaders in the field.
March 31, 2008
Clean Speed
Diesel Power Magazine takes a look inside the world’s quickest and fastest diesel pickup.
February 1, 2008
One-On-One With Gale Banks
Straight Talk With the Man Largely Identified as the Creator of the Diesel Aftermarket
February 1, 2008
Power Broker
Here’s a guy who’s done it all and done it well, and he has the records to prove it.
January 1, 2008
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
Dyno Tuning the S-10
Enthusiasts understand that a dynamometer measures an engine’s output by gauging its torque, taking measurements from the flywheel (in the case of an engine dynamometer) or a
May 30, 2006