The Leader in Diesel Performance
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.
Gale Banks compares the stock Duramax intake manifold to the Banks Big Hoss manifold. The stock manifold has several design flaws that restrict airflow, including sharp bends, small passages, and restrictive chambers. The Banks Big Hoss manifold addresses these limitations with a more efficient design, larger passages, and smoother airflow paths. This improved airflow allows for higher engine performance and efficiency.
Gale takes the Sidewinder S-10 drag truck over to Jay Leno’s for some fun and burnouts. Burbank, California March 21, 2009 – When Jay Leno calls from