Duramax Owner: Banks is “Jet-Quality” 

“I just finished a big construction project, and my new 2024 GMC 3500 came in handy for the job,” explains Jim Powell. “I just used it to haul 10,000 lbs of material, and it had absolutely no droop. It feels good to have a one-ton truck that has no problem working with a load, and with the Banks parts, I have even more confidence in it. I have trusted three trucks to Banks: this one, a 2015 F-350 that I traded in for this new truck, and a 2007 GMC that I have at my other house in Chicago. I put Banks on all of them.”

“I started with the Ram-Air Differential Cover on the Power Stroke because I really enjoyed watching the video of Gale explaining that product. I was very impressed with the presentation and the detailed information. I also bought a Ram-Air Intake with the dry filter option for that truck, too. That got me thinking about what I was going to do with the 2007 GMC. So, for that one, I installed the diff cover like the Ford, but I also installed the Ram-Air Intake System and the Monster Exhaust. I have to say, that exhaust system was the easiest thing I have ever installed.”

Jim details exactly what he means by the difference the Banks parts made. “I didn’t expect what I got. Three days after the installation, I made a trip from Chicago to Indianapolis and back, and then from Chicago to Illinois to see a grandson’s baseball game. I was shocked at where my foot sat on the accelerator, it was higher than it was before. I’ve had that truck since it was brand new, and it being one of my favorite trucks, I know exactly where my foot’s level should usually be on the accelerator. I could feel better throttle response and low-end torque. I also noticed that there were no puffs of smoke when I romped on the throttle. Any sign of them was completely gone. When I was done with my trips, running at an average of 70 MPH on cruise control, my fuel mileage went up 4 MPG! It’s a surprisingly different truck now.”

Before picking up his new GMC, Jim had already bought the Ram-Air Differential, the CoolRunner Oil Pan, and the iDash SuperGauge with the Stealth Pod because he wanted Banks on it too. “I’m really looking forward to getting the Ram-Air Transmission Pan and the Ram-Air Intake when they’re ready. With all of these upgrades, I can ensure that this new truck will drive at its best. I love the educational content that is in the Banks videos. There’s nothing like seeing something presented with facts to back it up. And the product quality is excellent. I work on aircraft, jets to be more specific. I’ll have to say that everything that I have gotten from Banks is ‘jet-quality”. When I open the box and look at the product, I feel like I’m looking at a part for a Gulfstream 700. They’re that good!”