Category: Projects

2010: Oshkosh and Banks Take On Baja

Looking to upgrade your truck’s engine for maximum power and durability? Banks Technologies, the sister company to Banks Power, builds championship-winning engines. They took a stock Duramax engine and developed a beast that conquered the Baja 1000, beating out competitors and becoming the official engine for the U.S. Army’s JLTV. Get Banks Power in your truck and unleash similar power and reliability.

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SUPERCHARGED DURAMAX | BANKS BUILT 40

The blog post introduces the Banks R866SC, a supercharged 6.6L Duramax diesel crate engine.
This high-performance engine features various custom parts, including a Whipple supercharger, a Comp cam, and a high-strength block. A video showcasing the engine is available here. The post also teases future content about the engine and the vehicle it will be used in.  

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Powertrain Control Systems (PCS)

LokJaw: Powertrain Control Systems

To shift gear on our Allison 6-speed transmission, we’ve partnered with Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS). PCS offers a broad line of transmission control modules, paddle shifters, and

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AMSOIL

LokJaw: Amsoil

Banks LokJaw and the Banks Supercharged R866SC are protected by AMSOIL When it comes to a build like LokJaw, you have to also consider the longevity and

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On this episode of Banks Built we get bonus material

Bonus Material | BANKS BUILT

Get ready to rev your engine! Banks Built Season Two is packed with exclusive insights into Gale Banks’ groundbreaking hybrid project, boasting a mind-blowing 500 horsepower motor. Witness the magic behind custom header fabrication as Dragos Toma joins the team. Plus, uncover the thrilling details of the three-stage Banks Turnkey Crate Engine program, culminating in a Pike’s Peak-conquering beast. Don’t miss this adrenaline-fueled ride as Banks pushes the boundaries of automotive engineering!

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Test fit of lower bed assembly | BANKS BUILT 36

The Banks team is working on a custom 1967 Chevy C20 pickup truck, known as LokJaw. They are collaborating with Empire Fabrication to build a custom bed support assembly to accommodate the supercharged Duramax engine. The team faces challenges during the test fitment process, but they are able to resolve the issues and continue with the project. The next step is to install the custom intake manifold from Kibbetech.

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