Banks Power

The Leader in Diesel Performance

Category: Projects

23.6 MPG from a Truck that Runs 222 MPH!

Want More Power AND Better Gas Mileage? It’s Possible!

Banks Power’s Sidewinder Dakota, the world’s fastest pickup truck at 222 mph, achieved an impressive 23.6 mpg during the grueling Hot Rod Power Tour. This powerhouse proves you can upgrade your vehicle for increased performance without sacrificing fuel economy. The secret lies in optimized airflow, a key principle behind Banks’ products that deliver both power gains and efficiency improvements of 10-20% for many customers.

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July 28, 2005

The World’s First Road Racing Pickup Truck

How many of you know that Banks’ Race Shop is building a roadracing truck? Did you know that the truck is going to be diesel powered? That’s right! A diesel powered roadracing truck! And it will be twin-turbocharged!

What’s the big deal you say? Well, diesels have several advantages over gasoline. First is mileage. Diesels generally achieve 20-40% higher mileage than gasoline-powered equivalents. Improving mileage means less fuel stops in an endurance race. This is a huge advantage and one that can shave critical minutes off of a team’s total time.

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July 6, 2005

Air Travel Hell: Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour (Pre-Tour)

Upgrading your ride can turn a stressful journey into a smooth cruise. Avoid cramped legroom, unreliable shuttles, and noisy neighbors with a powerful, fuel-efficient vehicle. The Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour showcases tricked-out cars and trucks that are built for performance and comfort. Check back for more details on how to transform your car into a road warrior!

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June 4, 2005

A Ragin’ Good Read

Stock Dodge Dominates Baja 1000: Can Your Truck Handle It? [Baja 1000, Off-Road Racing, Dodge Trucks]

Believe it or not, a near-stock Dodge truck conquered the legendary Baja 1000! Read how Kent Kroeker’s street-legal Dodge raced 1,000 grueling miles, finishing 3rd in class against factory-backed teams. This Four Wheeler article explores the secrets behind his success, offering valuable insights for off-road enthusiasts looking to push their trucks to the limit. Upgrade your ride and unleash its potential – read the full story now!

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May 2, 2005

A Trip To The Toy Shop

Unleash the Beast: Banks Power’s Race Shop Develops Cutting-Edge Performance Parts for Your Ride. Want to upgrade your car or truck to its peak potential? Look no further than Banks Power’s Race Shop. Our team of engineers and fabricators push the limits of performance, developing world-class racing parts that translate into real power for your everyday vehicle.

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April 22, 2005

Banks Sidewinder GMC Sierra

The World’s First Roadracing Diesel Pickup, Banks GMC Sierra is another in a string of racing vehicles created to display both Banks high engineering standards for the creation of all its products and the innovative nature of the company as a whole.

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January 1, 2005

Banks Sidewinder All-Terrain Trucks

Banks Sidewinder All-Terrain, industry’s first diesel-tuner truck packages Banks Sidewinder All-Terrain packages debuted on Hot Rod Magazine’s Power Tour 2005, and Banks’ Power Stroke 6.0L, Duramax and

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January 1, 2005