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Latest News
- Time Machine: Automotive Hall of Fame
On January 25, 2009, Gale Banks received a Distinguished Service Citation from The Automotive Hall of Fame. This citation is Hall of Fame’s oldest ongoing recognition and is presented each … Read more - RAM 6.7L Grid Heater Failure Explained
This video explains how to identify and prevent RAM grid heater failure from occurring, thereby avoiding costly repairs or engine replacement. - Breakaway Air Scoops Designed for Unexpected
The perfect opportunity to demonstrate the reason behind the ingeniously designed Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover’s breakaway air scoops presented itself. - 2021 GMC X31 3.0L Slow Poke No More
James Taylor was looking for a little more oomph for his 2021 GMC X31 3.0L. The Banks PedalMonster was the answer.
Banks Speed School
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Gale Banks, the Godfather of turbocharging, shares over 75 years of automotive engineering know-how in this educational and entertaining audio series. From gearing for top speed to calculating Manifold Air Density, every automotive enthusiast stands to learn a thing or two from this land speed record-holding legend. Join Gale for exclusive interviews, frank talk, myth-busting, history lessons, and step-by-step how-tos. Listen and subscribe on any of the following platforms.
Banks Insider News
- Time Machine: Automotive Hall of Fame
On January 25, 2009, Gale Banks received a Distinguished Service Citation from The Automotive Hall of Fame. This citation is Hall of Fame’s oldest ongoing recognition and is presented each … Read more - Breakaway Air Scoops Designed for Unexpected
The perfect opportunity to demonstrate the reason behind the ingeniously designed Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover’s breakaway air scoops presented itself. - 2021 GMC X31 3.0L Slow Poke No More
James Taylor was looking for a little more oomph for his 2021 GMC X31 3.0L. The Banks PedalMonster was the answer. - 2023 RAM Chassis-Cab Monster-Ram Fab
Peak Precision Machining, in Banff, Alberta, Canada, relies on their 2023 RAM 3500 chassis-cab. The crane truck is frequently used to move equipment
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Press Releases
- New L5P Tuner: Banks Derringer® for 2020 6.6L Duramax
Safest inline tuner available adds 81 hp and 144 lb-ft to Duramax L5P Azusa, CA, February 20, 2020 – Banks Power, the exclusive worldwide distributor of the GM Duramax engine, introduces … Read more - Hot Rod Magazine, OCT 2018: Air-Density Sensor
Parts & Stuff Knowing what kind of air is entering your engine is valuable information that the AirMouse from Banks will allow you to monitor. This grille or intake-mounted, Gortex … Read more - Banks 4” Monster Exhaust with patented SideKick tip for 2017+ Duramax L5P Drops Dangerous Temps During Regen
Banks Monster Exhaust with exclusive CoolCuff reduces exhaust gas temps while cutting power-robbing backpressure. The system provides safety and performance unmatched by any other aftermarket system. - Derringer L5P Tuner for the 2017-2019 Duramax: Real Power is here!
The Banks Derringer L5P tuner is the only option you should be plugging into your truck.
Magazine Articles
- Banks Appointed To NHRA Museum
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California announced that Gale Banks, president of Gale Banks Engineering, and Jack O’Bannon have been appointed to … Read more - THE TOUGHEST 9-INCH REAR AXLE EVER INSTALLED IN A PICKUP?: INSIDE LOKJAW’S CUSTOM, 8-LUG REAR AXLE
When your supercharged, air-to-water intercooled Duramax project with an Allison transmission and a Roadster Shop chassis isn’t unique enough, you enlist the help of Strange Engineering for a one-of-a-kind rear axle. As unbreakable as … Read more - LOKJAW: HAS BANKS GONE OFF THE DEEP END WITH A ’66 CHEVY C20 BUILD?
Best known as a company that specializes in performance products for both consumers and military use, Banks is embarking on a completely new venture that might make people think the team has … Read more - A Detailed Look At Jay Leno’s Tank Car
By Evan Neiswanger Jay Leno is without a doubt one of the biggest names in both comedy and cars, alongside Jerry Seinfeld. Over the years, his eclectic car collection has seen … Read more
Project Vehicles
- CK Truck Magazine: LokJaw
This article about LokJaw originally appeared in CK Truck Magazine, and was written by Fuelish Media. Best known for specializing in performance products for both consumers and military use, the folks … Read more - Banks Built: LokJaw C20
LokJaw is Banks’ 1966 Chevy C20 show-stopper. The slammed pickup is powered by a 600-horsepower supercharged Banks R866SC diesel engine. - 1986 Banks Trans-Am Smashes Record
Banks teams up with Pontiac and Popular Mechanics to build a Trans Am that would be powered by a Gale Banks 1,500 horsepower, inter-cooled twin-turbocharged 456 ci big block engine which used … Read more
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Jay Leno’s Garage
- Car guy Heaven…That’s where I am!
Once a year at Art Center College of Design In Pasadena California they do something so special that even my pal Jay Leno becomes a spectator! It’s called, Car Classic … Read more - Episode #8: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Episode #8: Completion and testing Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs. - Episode #7: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car
Episode #7: Wastegates and exhaust Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs.