Category: Chevy/GMC

2020 GMC Sierra L5P Denali HD

Upgrade Your Truck’s Performance for Work and Play with Banks Power

Looking to add power and functionality to your work truck? Dillon Hoerner, a professional welder, outfitted his GMC Sierra Denali with a custom flatbed and Banks Power upgrades to handle any jobsite. The Derringer tuner delivers more usable power, while the PedalMonster eliminates throttle delay and unleashes surprising acceleration. Even with heavy equipment on board, Dillon’s truck now performs like a dream. Learn more about how Banks Power can transform your truck’s capabilities!

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Massive brakes for ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT 24

Wilwood Engineering equips Banks’ Duramax with massive brakes. Learn how these high-performance brakes will bring the powerful Duramax to a screeching halt. From the massive rotors to the custom pedal assembly, this upgrade is essential for safety and performance.

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2018 Chevy Silverado gets Banks POWER BOOST

Chevy Silverado 3500 Towing Gets Huge Boost with Banks PedalMonster

Problem: 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 sluggish acceleration and excessive downshifting while towing.

Solution: Banks PedalMonster throttle controller.

Results: Driver Rick Libbey reports “80% faster” downshifting, improved power, and increased fuel efficiency (10.3-10.5 mpg) while towing a trailer. PedalMonster also improved responsiveness in his wife’s Chevy Colorado.

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Justin Ledbetter gets a Banks update for his Duramax trucks.

Justin Ledbetter gets Banks for Duramax Trucks

Discover how Justin transformed his 2018 GMC 1500 with Banks’ AutoMind performance programmer. This versatile tool addressed transmission issues and delivered impressive power and fuel economy gains. Learn why Justin is a huge fan of Banks products and how they’ve enhanced his driving experience

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The team at Banks starts scanning and digitizing LokJaw

Digitizing our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT Ep 23

3D Laser Scanning Revolutionizes Truck Customization for Banks Built’s Supercharged Chevy

Forget guesswork and hours spent on fitment checks! Banks Remasters their iconic ’66 Chevy with cutting-edge 3D laser scanning. This innovative technique captures the truck’s exact dimensions, allowing for the precise design and fabrication of custom parts like the front engine accessory drive and the dump bed structure. Watch the video to see how 3D scanning streamlines the build process, ensuring perfect fitment and saving valuable fabrication time. This technology is a game-changer for auto enthusiasts and customization shops, enabling them to create dream builds with unmatched precision.

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Gale Banks is a cold air intake wizard

Wizard of cold air intake | BANKS BUILT Ep 22

Gale Banks is designing a high-flow intake system for the Banks Built ’66 Chevy C20 pickup, inspired by the Ram-Air intake system used on the GMC Type-R road race truck. The intake system will utilize two large air filters to maximize airflow into the engine. The team is using laser scanning technology to accurately design and fabricate the engine bay components.

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Aaron Cole’s 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax 6.6-liter

Looking to upgrade your exhaust and protect your trailer?

The Banks Monster Exhaust System is designed to keep your trailer cool, even during regeneration cycles. With its side-exiting exhaust tip, the Monster Exhaust directs heat away from your trailer, preventing damage. In addition to improved trailer protection, Banks Monster Exhaust boasts a powerful sound and increased performance – all the benefits without harming your trailer!

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Having fun while ripping apart our '66 Chevy

Ripping apart our ’66 Chevy | BANKS BUILT 20

The Banks team is embarking on a massive project: building a custom 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck powered by a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The first step involves removing the cab and bed from the original chassis and preparing them for installation on a new Roadster Shop chassis. The team is racing against time to complete the build and unveil the truck at the SEMA Show.

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Supercharged Diesel Camshaft | BANKS BUILT 16

Gale Banks is developing a new camshaft for a supercharged Duramax diesel engine. The new camshaft will have increased lift and duration to improve airflow at higher RPMs. Banks is using a Cam Pro Plus to measure and analyze the camshaft’s specifications. The next step in the project is to assemble a custom Allison transmission to handle the increased power output.

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