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Wilwood Engineering equips Banks’ Duramax with massive brakes. Learn how these high-performance brakes will bring the powerful Duramax to a screeching halt. From the massive rotors to the custom pedal assembly, this upgrade is essential for safety and performance.
3D Laser Scanning Revolutionizes Truck Customization for Banks Built’s Supercharged Chevy
Forget guesswork and hours spent on fitment checks! Banks Remasters their iconic ’66 Chevy with cutting-edge 3D laser scanning. This innovative technique captures the truck’s exact dimensions, allowing for the precise design and fabrication of custom parts like the front engine accessory drive and the dump bed structure. Watch the video to see how 3D scanning streamlines the build process, ensuring perfect fitment and saving valuable fabrication time. This technology is a game-changer for auto enthusiasts and customization shops, enabling them to create dream builds with unmatched precision.
Gale Banks is designing a high-flow intake system for the Banks Built ’66 Chevy C20 pickup, inspired by the Ram-Air intake system used on the GMC Type-R road race truck. The intake system will utilize two large air filters to maximize airflow into the engine. The team is using laser scanning technology to accurately design and fabricate the engine bay components.
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.
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
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.
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.
We’ve teamed with RideTech on the LokJaw project because of their long history working with air suspension and their mastery of air management.
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.
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.