The Leader in Diesel Performance
Banks Power’s iconic Sidewinder S-10 returned to the track at the NHRDA World Finals, setting a new Top Diesel record with a 7.77-second pass. Despite facing challenges with weather and technical issues, the team persevered and claimed victory.
Banks SpeedBrake Uses VGT Technology for Improved Stopping Power (on an LMM-powered Chevy 2500HD). Thanks to the diesel aftermarket, many aspects of our trucks can be improved
Want to soup up your car or truck? Gale Banks, performance parts legend, joins Adam Carolla on Carcast to discuss new clean diesel tech, Banks Power products, and his crazy fast diesel drag vehicles! Learn how Banks gets extreme performance out of any engine, see his tricked-out VW Jetta TDI and monster S-10 drag truck, and hear all about Banks Power’s latest innovations.
The Banks SpeedBrake is reviewed in Diesel World and in Trailer Life. (on a 2008 Chevy 2500HD then a 2006 Chevy Silverado). Note: The PowerPDA used for
The Sophisticated Engine Brake for Diesels (on an ‘07 Chevrolet Duramax).
The NHRDA’s Season Opener in Phoenix saw the Banks Sidewinder S-10 set a record.
How to install the new Banks SpeedBrake (on an ’08 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD).
Diesel World magazine gives an update on the industry, including the NHRDA event where the Banks S-10 had a 7.77 at 180 mph run.
Unleash the Beast: A Pontiac Trans Am’s Epic 200mph Desert Run
Ever dreamed of pushing your car to its absolute limits? In the early ’80s, Car and Driver magazine and Gale Banks Engineering embarked on a thrilling quest to build a street-legal supercar capable of 200mph. Their weapon of choice: a twin-turbocharged Pontiac Trans Am. This high-octane adventure took place on a remote, straight desert road, resulting in record-breaking speeds, engine overhauls, and a surprise encounter with a shotgun-wielding local. Discover the adrenaline-pumping story behind this automotive legend and explore the potential of your own vehicle.