FORD POWER STROKE 6.0L Part 1: What Fails and Why
In this 6.0L Power Stroke re-build project, find out what failed and what didn’t, and see the opportunities for upgrades.
September 30, 2009
Adam Carolla Podcast with Gale Banks
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.
September 17, 2009
Two SpeedBrake reviews
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
August 31, 2009
August 31, 2009
Slow Down with SpeedBrake
The Sophisticated Engine Brake for Diesels (on an ‘07 Chevrolet Duramax).
August 31, 2009
Tow Rig Stopping Power
The Banks Brake with CBC-Smartlock makes the job easy (for the ‘04-07 Dodge Ram). We’ve been toying with this particular Dodge Ram 2500 for about a year,
July 31, 2009
Desert Diesel Nationals
The NHRDA’s Season Opener in Phoenix saw the Banks Sidewinder S-10 set a record.
July 31, 2009
Stopping Power
How to install the new Banks SpeedBrake (on an ’08 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD).
July 31, 2009
Late-Breaking News
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.
June 30, 2009
Crazy Magazine Stunt
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.
May 11, 2009