Banks Power

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1200 HP | Building a Monster Truck Engine 13

Unleash 1200 HP Monster Truck Engine: The Secret’s Out!

Banks Power is at it again, building a monstrous 1200 HP engine for monster trucks! But this build wasn’t without its challenges. In their latest episode, Gale Banks pushes the limits, uncovering a strange relationship between supercharger speed and boost. Watch as horsepower climbs with decreasing blower speed – a mind-bending revelation explained by Banks himself. Discover the secret behind this 1200 HP beast and the engineering magic that makes it roar!

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December 1, 2020
Firing up the Duramax on this episode of Building a Monster Truck Engine

Firing Up | Building a Monster Truck Engine 12

7L Duramax Supercharged Twin-Turbo: Dyno Test Results Revealed!

Want to see a monstrous 7.0L Duramax engine roar to life with a supercharger and twin turbos? Watch this video by Banks Power for the dyno test and a behind-the-scenes look at the modifications. They even tease some impressive horsepower gains exceeding 700! Learn how this high-performance upgrade performs and the secrets behind the engineering.

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September 3, 2020
Killing a Duramax Part 9 getting to 666 horsepower

666 Horsepower | Building a Monster Truck 9

Monster Power Gains for Your Ride? Banks Pushes Limits in New Episode

Want to unleash hidden power in your engine? Watch Banks Power’s latest episode “Building a Monster Truck Engine” and see a 7.1L Duramax roar to 666 horsepower with a supercharger! But that’s not all – discover the new Banks Charge Air Rating System (CARS) to finally measure your intercooler’s true performance. Learn if you got the most out of your investment and optimize your engine’s power delivery. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to upgrade their vehicle and get serious performance gains!

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July 8, 2020

DYNO READY: Building A Monster Truck Engine 11

Monster Duramax Dyno Ready: Twin-Turbo Power Explained!

Want to ditch turbo lag and crank up the horsepower? Look no further than the monster truck world! This episode of Building a Monster Truck Engine dives deep into a dyno-ready, supercharged twin-turbo 7L Duramax. See how the supercharger eliminates lag for instant throttle response, while the turbos push power to a staggering 1300 horsepower. Learn the secrets behind this high-performance build and discover how these principles can be applied to your own vehicle upgrade project!

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March 26, 2020
The Duramax in the dyno cell, super-turbo first look

SUPER-TURBO | Building A Monster Truck 10

Banks Power is developing a supercharged, twin-turbo 7.0L Duramax engine for a monster truck. The engine features custom exhaust manifolds and large turbochargers to achieve 1200 horsepower. The team is excited to test the engine on the dyno and see its performance potential.

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February 28, 2020
Gale explores his patent-pending concept of intercooler rating system for the iDash

Intercooler Rating | Building a Monster Truck 8

Boost Up Efficiency, Not Just Numbers: Banks Debuts Intercooler Rating System

Forget the outdated focus on boost alone! Banks Power’s latest video series episode dives into intercooler efficiency, a critical factor for maximizing power in your vehicle. Their patent-pending Intercooler Rating System (IRS) utilizes the iDash data monitor to accurately measure intercooler performance – air or liquid-cooled – demonstrating the significant impact proper air cooling has on power gains at any boost level. Watch how the IRS helps squeeze every ounce of power from your engine, not just push meaningless boost numbers.

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December 10, 2019
Whipple vs. Roots Superchargers

Whipple Vs. Roots | Building a Monster Truck 7

Gale Banks compares the performance of a Roots-style 10-71 supercharger to a Whipple 3.8L supercharger. The Whipple outperforms the Roots-style unit in terms of boost air density, compressor efficiency, and throttle response. Gale also introduces the Intercooler Rating System (I.R.S.) to assess the efficiency of intercoolers.

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October 14, 2019

First Fire | Building a Monster Truck 5

Supercharger Challenge: Banks Engineering Tackles High Intake Temps on Dyno Test

See a supercharged Duramax engine roar to life on the dyno, but will high intake temperatures throw a wrench in the plans? Watch Gale Banks and his team identify a critical issue and explore solutions to optimize performance. This episode is perfect for gearheads looking to upgrade their vehicle’s power and for anyone interested in the engineering challenges of superchargers.

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August 16, 2019
BTS (Behind the scenes) of the Banks series, Building a Monster Truck

BTS | Building a Monster Truck Engine 4

Supercharged Twin-Turbo Duramax Build

Get ready to witness automotive engineering at its finest! Dive deep into the creation of a monster truck powerhouse as Banks Engineering tackles the challenge of supercharging a twin-turbo Duramax engine. From concept to combustion, follow the team’s journey as they push the boundaries of performance. Watch as industry legends like Bob Rowe and Chris Otani collaborate on this groundbreaking project, offering exclusive insights into the meticulous process of building a high-performance engine.

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May 19, 2019