The Leader in Diesel Performance
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.
Gale Banks faces a challenge: reducing the insane temperatures generated by his roots-style supercharger on a monster truck engine.
Discover the forgotten blueprint for American performance. Before the Corvette C8 redefined the sports car landscape, another mid-engine marvel captured imaginations. The AREX, a groundbreaking prototype, showcased the potential of American muscle in a revolutionary layout. Powered by a monstrous GM-built engine and boasting a lightweight design, this forgotten gem foreshadowed the future of performance driving. Learn how this lost chapter in automotive history influenced the industry titans and continues to inspire enthusiasts seeking the ultimate driving experience.
Gale Banks and Kory Willis from PPEI discuss their plans to push the limits of a Duramax engine. They delve into topics like intercooler efficiency, data logging with the iDash, and optimizing airflow to the cylinders. The goal is to achieve maximum performance while maintaining engine reliability.
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Gale Banks compares a stock turbo to a new Precision turbo and the results are staggering: a massive 65% improvement! This high-performance upgrade delivers not just incredible power (pushing a Duramax past 600hp), but also increased efficiency with lower fuel consumption and exhaust temperatures. Learn more about how the right turbocharger can transform your vehicle’s performance!
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.
The 1978 Woods-Banks Dekon Monza, powered by a twin-turbocharged 302 cubic-inch small-block engine, produced an impressive 955 horsepower. This groundbreaking engine, designed by Gale Banks, featured an air-to-water intercooler and a unique draw-through carburetor setup. The Monza’s immense power pushed the limits of its chassis and components.
Unleash your Duramax L5P’s full potential with expert insights from Gale Banks and Comp Cams. Dive deep into the science of diesel combustion as Gale decodes the intricacies of squish, swirl, valve timing, and more. Discover why stock pistons reign supreme and how this groundbreaking camshaft collaboration is set to revolutionize performance. This isn’t just information; it’s the engineering goldmine every Duramax owner craves.
Gale Banks explores the importance of air density in engine performance on episode four of Killing a Duramax. He demonstrates how a restrictive intake can significantly reduce power output. By analyzing data from the iDash, he highlights the impact of air density on turbocharger efficiency and overall engine performance. The next step in the project is to upgrade the turbocharger to further increase power and efficiency.
Banks Power is pushing the limits of the Duramax L5P engine, aiming for a 1,000 horsepower milestone with stock internals. The team is focusing on camshaft upgrades and fuel system modifications to achieve this ambitious goal. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this exciting project.