Category: Vehicle

Jalopnik says Banks on it

Gearheads Rejoice! Did You Know This Man Beat the Bugatti Veyron to 250 MPH…Decades Ago?

Forget million-dollar hypercars! Dive into the story of Gale Banks, the engineering mastermind who achieved supercar performance in a Firebird – way back in 1986. This Jalopnik article explores his achievements and why every gearhead should know his name.

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Banks 4.0L Sidewinder Turbo system

The goal of the Banks Power 4.0L Sidewinder Turbo system was to improve low- and mid-range torque for increased power on the trail and improved drivability on the pavement. Did they get it right?

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Huffin and Puffin

Testing Banks Power’s brand new bolt-on TJ turbo. We had high expectations for this kit kit and we weren’t disappointed.

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More Air

One of the easiest and most rewarding modifications you can do to your Jeep is installing a cold-air intake in place of the factory air filter box and inlet tubing.

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Diesel Swaps

The Banks Rat Rod gets a Duramax, the Sidewinder Dakota gets a Cummins, and a who-knows-what gets an 866T.

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