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Latest News
- Pup Carrier Gets More “Oomph”Greg DiGiacomo and his wife are two proud pet parents who switched from driving a truck to something cozier for their pup carrier.
- Grid Heater Bolt MeltedRandy got a check engine light on his 2017 RAM 6.7L. Using a diagnostic device, he discovered the code was related to his grid heater.
- Flawless Ford F-250 7.3LAshton Davis’ 1997 flawless Ford F-250 is an oddity. At first glance, you would think the truck just rolled off the assembly line.
- Hurry Round Hondo Had How Much Power?Hurry Round Hondo was a joint venture between Gale Banks and Peggy Brendell. The Banks-powered twin-turbo hydro boat produced a 1800 hp!
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
- Pup Carrier Gets More “Oomph”Greg DiGiacomo and his wife are two proud pet parents who switched from driving a truck to something cozier for their pup carrier.
- Grid Heater Bolt MeltedRandy got a check engine light on his 2017 RAM 6.7L. Using a diagnostic device, he discovered the code was related to his grid heater.
- Flawless Ford F-250 7.3LAshton Davis’ 1997 flawless Ford F-250 is an oddity. At first glance, you would think the truck just rolled off the assembly line.
- Hurry Round Hondo Had How Much Power?Hurry Round Hondo was a joint venture between Gale Banks and Peggy Brendell. The Banks-powered twin-turbo hydro boat produced a 1800 hp!
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Press Releases
- New L5P Tuner: Banks Derringer® for 2020 6.6L DuramaxSafest 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
- Hot Rod Magazine, OCT 2018: Air-Density SensorParts & 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
- Banks 4” Monster Exhaust with patented SideKick tip for 2017+ Duramax L5P Drops Dangerous Temps During RegenBanks 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 MuseumThe 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
- THE TOUGHEST 9-INCH REAR AXLE EVER INSTALLED IN A PICKUP?: INSIDE LOKJAW’S CUSTOM, 8-LUG REAR AXLEWhen 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
- 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
- A Detailed Look At Jay Leno’s Tank CarBy 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
Project Vehicles
- CK Truck Magazine: LokJawThis 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
- Banks Built: LokJaw C20Widely regarded as an authority in diesel engine development and forced induction, Banks opens its race shop to viewers who will watch and interact with the team as they create
- 1986 Banks Trans-Am Smashes RecordBanks 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
Videos






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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
- Episode #8: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank CarEpisode #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 CarEpisode #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.