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Super Low Super Duty

Tim Gilbert, a long-time mini-truck enthusiast, has built a unique 2022 Ford F-250 with a shortened bed and a custom chassis. The truck features a Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover for both aesthetic and functional purposes. This custom build showcases Tim’s passion for unique and eye-catching vehicles.

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iDash Stealth Pods for all!

iDash Stealth Pod: The Ultimate Solution for Truck Owners

Looking for a way to securely mount your iDash compact gauge in your late-model GM, Ford, RAM, Jeep, or Toyota pickup? Our iDash Stealth Pod is the perfect solution. With its sleek design and easy installation, the Stealth Pod provides a safe and stylish way to keep your iDash within reach. Order yours today and experience the power of iDash in your truck.

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We want your review!

More and more, auto enthusiasts base their purchase decisions on reviews. These first-person accounts are especially helpful for people who are unfamiliar with our 66-year history of

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Busting the backpressure myth!

Debunking the Exhaust Backpressure Myth: Boost Your Car’s Performance

Tired of your car feeling sluggish? You’re not alone. Discover the truth about exhaust backpressure and how it’s sabotaging your vehicle’s performance. In this episode, we dismantle the long-held belief that a little backpressure is beneficial and reveal how to unlock your car’s true potential.

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See LokJaw in OC, Saturday

Banks Power’s iconic LokJaw, a supercharged Duramax-powered 1966 Chevy C20 pickup truck, will be on display at the South Coast Cars & Coffee event in San Clemente, California. This is a rare opportunity to see this incredible custom build up close and hear its powerful engine roar.

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iDash Stealth Pods, ’23+ Ford

Upgrade your 2023-2024 Ford F-250/350/450/550 with the iDash Stealth Pod. This sleek and secure gauge mount provides a clean, factory-like installation for your Banks iDash DataMonster or iDash SuperGauge. Enjoy improved visibility and ergonomics with this easy-to-install solution.

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iDash and Modules on Subaru

Running the iDash DataMonster in his 2006 Subaru WRX along with Banks Analog Sensor Modules, this Subaru enthusiast demonstrates just how versatile the iDash really is.

Since he’s running the iDash in stand-alone mode on his project vehicle, he will not see an RPM signal, which is not ideal when looking at recorded datalogs or playback on the iDash itself. The video goes over the two options: the Hall Effect Speed Sensor, available from Banks, and attempting to splice into a signal wire on an existing sensor. His choice was to go with splicing, using his existing Banks Sensor Module with Frequency, his iDash DataMonster, and the Frequency Input Pigtail. With a little guidance from Banks, the data was exactly what he wanted.

The Subaru enthusiast did an earlier video explaining why he went with Banks. His 2006 WRX is pre-CAN. CAN is an acronym for Controller Area Network and is how the ECU communicates with its sensors and modules. CAN became standard in all vehicles in 2008. Since his car does not have CAN, there’s very little data available on the OBD port. That’s where the iDash and Sensor Modules come in. By using the Banks sensors and his iDash he was able to set things up to see battery voltage, engine oil temperature, oil pressure, ambient air temperature, ambient air density, and coolant temperature. Since that earlier video, he has added the ability to keep an eye on the efficiency of his forced induction system by monitoring his turbocharger’s compressor outlet pressure, as well as the Intercooler’s outlet temperature and outlet air density.

He now has a robust stream of data that not only reveals the car’s vitals but also allows him to measure gains and losses when he makes changes to the engine.

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Mega Cab gets Mega Better

Discover how the PedalMonster transformed Jeff Murlock’s 2021 RAM 2500 into a responsive, exhilarating beast. Experience unparalleled acceleration and effortless towing with this must-have throttle response controller.

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Adding 120 HP to a 20-year-old truck

Upgrade Your Truck’s Power Like The World’s Strongest Man

Looking to breathe new life into your truck, especially for towing or hauling at high altitudes? Banks Power can help! We recently upgraded the 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L diesel of World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw to combat power loss at Denver’s 5,000 feet elevation. Learn more about our performance upgrades for your truck today!

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