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Unlocking maximum horsepower for the 6.6L Duramax: Our team is crafting custom airboxes to supercharge Lokjaw’s performance. By engineering a ram air intake system and overcoming design challenges, we’re pushing the boundaries of diesel power. This build showcases the intricate process of optimizing airflow for unmatched engine performance.
Legendary engine builder Gale Banks is breaking new ground with his latest project, LokJaw. This rat rod features a blown diesel engine, a departure from his previous work on twin-turbo boats, Bonneville record holders, and military vehicles. Follow the build process and see how Banks is pushing the limits of diesel performance.
By Mike McGlothlin Beyond the unique 8-lug, 9-inch rear-end and the heavily reinforced Allison transmission, Banks needed a chassis under Project LokJaw that could hold up to the blown Duramax
Banks Power is collaborating with Sparc Industries to design and manufacture custom wheels for their 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck. These custom wheels are necessary to accommodate the truck’s unique chassis and suspension setup. The partnership between Banks and Sparc Industries highlights the importance of custom engineering in achieving specific performance and aesthetic goals.
Known for pushing performance boundaries with diesel and gasoline engines, Banks Power is taking a radical departure from its norm. Renowned for crafting powerhouses for land and sea, including record-breaking vehicles and military-grade engines, the company is now diving headfirst into the world of custom hot rods. Their latest project, a slammed ’66 Chevy C20, equipped with a supercharged Duramax diesel, is a testament to their unwavering passion for innovation and redefining the limits of automotive performance.
Sean Ramage, a skilled fabricator, is working on restoring the 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck known as LokJaw. The truck, which is being built for the SEMA Show, requires extensive bodywork to repair rust damage and create a custom engine bay. Sean’s expertise in metalworking is crucial to bringing LokJaw back to life.
With plans to squeeze as much as 1,000 hp out of Project LokJaw, the folks at Banks were in need of a transmission that could hold down the fort under such conditions.
When your supercharged, air-to-water intercooled Duramax project with an Allison transmission and a Roadster Shop chassis isn’t unique enough, you enlist the help of Strange Engineering for a one-of-a-kind rear axle.
Forced induction, whether by way of supercharging or turbocharging, is a very fun thing. But it’s the supporting parts and pieces that go along with forced induction
The Banks team has partnered with Empire Fabrication to create custom sheet metal work for their 1966 Chevy C20 pickup, LokJaw. The goal is to accommodate the supercharged Duramax engine and other components, while maintaining the truck’s overall aesthetic. Empire Fabrication will be responsible for fabricating the firewall and addressing rust issues. The project has a tight deadline, aiming to be ready for the SEMA Show in November.