Technical Articles

White Paper – Duramax Six-Gun Diesel Tuner

Gale Banks Engineering Duramax Product Evaluation Diesel technology in American Iron pickup trucks has been fully committed to electronic fuel management. Although this presents some hurdles for those who like to tune for performance, the basics of fuel management remain

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Why Add a TransCommand?

Firmer shifts and reduced slippage can greatly extend the life of a Ford E40D or 4R100 automatic transmission. The TransCommand transmission control module is compact and easy to install. It can be added to any vehicle using the Ford E4OD

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Why Add an Exhaust Brake to your Duramax?

Why Add an Exhaust Brake to your Duramax?(and what makes a good exhaust brake?) As the owner of a diesel engine-powered pickup, such as the Duramax, you already know that there is precious little braking effect when you back off

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Why Add An Exhaust Brake?

(and what makes a good exhaust brake?) If you drive a diesel engine-powered pickup, SUV, or motorhome, you already know that there is precious little braking effect when you back off the throttle pedal. Few things can be more terrifying

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Why Big Air Density Makes a Big Difference

In this column, we’ll discuss air and how it relates to diesel engines. In addition, we’ll explain effective ways to improve airflow and air density and also dispel some myths about airflow. And in the process, we’ll explore a big

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Why Diesels Make So Much Torque

For those used to gasoline engine torque numbers, diesel torque verges on the unbelievable. Most competitors at Bonneville aren’t street legal, and most arrive on a trailer. Project Sidewinder drove in pulling a trailer! The Banks Project Sidewinder, a Dodge

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Why EGT is Important

Keeping an eye on exhaust gas temperature can save big money The exhaust gas temperature (EGT) pyrometer can be one of the most important gauges on a turbo-diesel-powered vehicle. It can warn the driver of situations that are potentially damaging

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