Category: Banks Built: Lokjaw C20

Supercharging our Duramax | BANKS BUILT Ep 21

Banks Power is working on a supercharged Duramax engine for a custom project. The team is collaborating with Whipple Superchargers to design a custom supercharger system. They are also developing a custom intercooler to handle the increased airflow and heat generated by the supercharger. The goal is to have the engine ready for the SEMA Show in November.

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Energy Suspension

LokJaw: Energy Suspension

Energy Suspension 3.4137R Pickup Body Mounts Will replace distorted and worn-out original rubber mounts to maintain car body and truck cab to bed alignment. Original rubber mounts

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Having fun while ripping apart our '66 Chevy

Ripping apart our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT 20

The Banks team is embarking on a massive project: building a custom 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck powered by a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The first step involves removing the cab and bed from the original chassis and preparing them for installation on a new Roadster Shop chassis. The team is racing against time to complete the build and unveil the truck at the SEMA Show.

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Modernize our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 19

Modernizing a ’66 Chevy: Unboxing Upgrades for a Classic

Join the team as they prepare to restore a ’66 Chevy C20 pickup. Watch them unbox and discuss Ridetech air suspension, Aeromotive fuel system, and Vintage Air components that will bring this classic truck into the 21st century.

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RideTech

LokJaw: RideTech

We’ve teamed with RideTech on the LokJaw project because of their long history working with air suspension and their mastery of air management.

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Designing the Perfect Engine Bay

Designing the Perfect Engine Bay | BB Ep 18

Dream of transforming your classic ride into a head-turning masterpiece? Join Gale, Erik, and renowned metal shaper Sean Ramage as they breathe new life into a rusty ’66 Chevy pickup. Witness firsthand the artistry and engineering behind crafting a custom engine bay that’s as powerful as it is stunning. From concept to completion, this episode is a must-watch for car enthusiasts seeking inspiration for their next vehicle upgrade.

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Allison Transmission Assembly

Allison Transmission Assembly | BANKS BUILT 17

Upgrade Your Truck’s Transmission for Monstrous Power

Looking to unleash the full potential of your diesel engine? A stock transmission might hold you back. This episode of Banks Built dives into the world of high-performance Allison transmissions with the experts at ATS Diesel. Learn how they take a stout Allison 1000 and modify it to handle a staggering 1,200 horsepower! See the step-by-step process of building a custom transmission to conquer the road.

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Vintage Air - Performance Air-Conditioning and Heating

LokJaw: Vintage Air

Gen IV climate-controlled Heater/AC and defrost sure-fit for the 64-66 C-Series trucks with our new upgraded control panel. Visit vintageair.com

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Supercharged Diesel Camshaft | BANKS BUILT 16

Gale Banks is developing a new camshaft for a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The new camshaft will have increased lift and duration to improve airflow at higher RPMs. Banks is using a Cam Pro Plus to measure and analyze the camshaft’s specifications. The next step in the project is to assemble a custom Allison transmission to handle the increased power output.

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Unboxing the new chassis for LokJaw

UNBOXING LokJaw’s new chassis! | BB 15

Gale Banks unboxes a custom Roadster Shop Spec Series chassis for his 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck. The chassis features a Strange Engineering 8-lug rear axle and Kibbetech steering knuckles. The team at Banks Power is excited to start building this unique truck, which will be powered by a supercharged Duramax engine.

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