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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

Turbo RPM! KILLING A DURAMAX Pt 3

Gale Banks explains the concept of variable geometry turbochargers and how to avoid damaging them. He emphasizes the importance of monitoring engine parameters using the iDash to prevent excessive heat and pressure buildup. The video also demonstrates the effects of extreme operating conditions on a turbocharger, highlighting the importance of proper tuning and maintenance.

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April 19, 2019

KILLING A DURAMAX Pt 1: First fire! 🔥

he wait is over! Gale Banks embarks on a scientific mission to push the limits of a Duramax L5P engine (link to episode 1).

The objective: Discover the tipping point for this powerhouse engine through controlled testing and data analysis.

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April 3, 2019
Killing a Duramax

Killing a Duramax

After weeks of adding sensors, changing intercoolers and piping, ECM tuning, and more, Gale and the Banks test group were finally ready to crank over the Duramax

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April 3, 2019
Methanol Dyno on the weeks episode.

Methanol Dyno | Building a Monster Truck 3

Unleash the Beast: Gale Banks Designs High-Horsepower Diesel Engine for Monster Mutt

Watch Gale Banks take on a unique challenge—building a diesel engine to outperform a monstrous 540ci methanol Chevy engine in a Monster Truck! This video dives into the specs of the blown Chevy engine and the data collection process using the Banks iDash and AirMouse for air density readings. See how Gale’s legacy of forced induction engineering comes alive!

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November 23, 2018
Monster Mutt Data on Ep 2 of Building a Monster Truck

Monster Mutt | Building a Monster Truck Engine 2

Join Gale Banks as he dissects the performance of a raging monster truck in this episode! We analyze data from a 540ci, 1400-horsepower blown alcohol motor to understand its air consumption (MAD) and overall performance. Witness the power of the Banks iDash DataMonster recording 100 parameters at 20 samples per second!

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October 28, 2018
Data Logging | Building a Monster Truck Ep 1

Data Logging | Building a Monster Truck Engine 1

Gearheads, take notes! Building a monster truck engine requires extreme data analysis. Discover how Banks’ iDash 1.8 DataMonster helps monitor and record critical engine data during high-stress races, letting engineers fine-tune performance for maximum power. Learn more about the iDash and its data logging capabilities at
bankspower.com/idash.

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October 5, 2018

ROQ Crusher

Los Angeles, California, “The City of Angels”, is a place where millions of people come to turn their dreams into reality.

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October 28, 2017