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Banks Power Invests in Cutting-Edge Diesel Injector Test Bench

Banks Power, a leader in diesel performance and efficiency, is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its testing capabilities. The company has acquired a state-of-the-art diesel injector test bench to enhance research and development on high-performance diesel systems. This advanced equipment allows Banks engineers to meticulously test and optimize injectors under extreme conditions, leading to groundbreaking improvements in power, fuel economy, and emissions reduction for today’s diesel trucks, SUVs, and automobiles.

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Designs and Designers

Banks Power: Innovation Ignites Performance

From classic drafting tables to cutting-edge 3D modeling, Banks Power is at the forefront of automotive innovation. Our dedicated team of engineers transforms ideas into reality, crafting high-performance parts that push the boundaries of vehicle potential. With a rich history of excellence and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve, Banks Power delivers top-tier upgrades to elevate your ride.

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The Gearhead Bash

(From the Archives – 07.26.02)

For many years, since establishing their Shady Grove Farm in Bradbury, California, Gale and family have held a large Christmas party for relatives, friends, co-workers, and associates. Since many of these people tended to be gearheads of one type or another, they’d arrive in a broad variety of interesting vehicles.

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Accelerated Breathing or Product Evolution

Unleash Hidden Power: Upgrade Your Car’s Breathing for Better Performance and Mileage

Is your car sluggish and thirsty? It might be suffocating! Stock intake and exhaust systems restrict airflow, robbing your engine of power and efficiency. Just like an athlete, your engine needs to breathe freely to perform at its best. Banks’ performance upgrades improve airflow for a more responsive ride and surprising fuel economy gains. Learn how this “unrestricted athlete” approach transformed a Mitsubishi Evolution into a backseat-slamming beast, all without tuning! Upgrade your car’s breathing today and experience the Banks difference.

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Fuel-injected childhood dreams

Relive your childhood passion and ignite your child’s love for cars. Discover how a classic film sparked a lifelong fascination with engines, speed, and automotive design. From Hot Wheels to high-performance, cultivate a new generation of car enthusiasts. Upgrade your family’s bond and explore the thrill of the open road together.

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What’s my motivation? or Trucking in Tampa

For the plane ride back, I’ve got to remember to at least try for a window seat. It was bad enough being the middle child in my family, but it was torture being in the middle on a plane ride across the country. Heck, I even ran out of mints! At least sitting by the window on the plane trip back I can spend the hours looking for the gremlin that crawls on the wing and jacks around with the engine. I’m going to get that little jerk some day! Some day!

Anyways…

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The Re-Education of a “Gearhead”

Last Friday (really my “first day on the job”, even though I had only come in to fill out some employment papers), I was invited to sit in on meeting with Gale Banks and a number of members of the engineering staff.

My (just-bestowed an hour earlier) title is the lofty “Corporate Publicist” and so, I was pleased to be asked to be a part of the action so soon after signing on with the company.

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I’m ready for my close-up or Alpha Male sighting

Ever dreamed of stepping into the limelight of Hollywood? I did, and I almost landed a role in a major TV show! As a dedicated automotive enthusiast, I had the unique opportunity to showcase my passion on the set of CSI. From behind-the-scenes insights to the hilarious antics of extras, this experience was unforgettable. Discover how I narrowly missed my big break and the surprising lessons I learned along the way.

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Customer Q&A #2 (with Peter Treydte, Banks’ Director of Technical Communication)

Tired of your vehicle downshifting constantly, burning extra fuel, and lacking low-end power? Our Six-Gun performance tuner can help. By significantly boosting horsepower at lower RPMs, you’ll experience smoother acceleration, improved fuel economy, and reduced transmission stress. Unlike factory power curves based on engine dyno results, our data is derived from real-world driving conditions, ensuring tangible performance gains.

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