Banks Insider News

The Snake on the Wall

There it was, all 19 (and change) feet of gleaming black carbon fiber: the Banks Top Diesel Sidewinder main body, floating there in space, 6 feet high with that really “speed hungry” looking snake on the side that seems spitting out a warning to watch out for some Duramax diesel-powered drag racing speed in the very near future.

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7 seconds – Part 3

Upgrade Your Ride for Peak Performance: Lessons from a Record-Breaking Drag Racer

Want to push your vehicle to its limits? Look no further than the secrets of drag racing! This high-octane sport reveals the importance of performance upgrades and expert maintenance for peak power. See how a champion crew fine-tuned their truck, achieving record-breaking speeds through strategic modifications and meticulous care. Discover how you can optimize your own car’s performance for a thrilling, winning drive.

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7 seconds – Part 2

Unleash the Power of Diesel Performance: Witness the Sidewinder S-10 Dominate at the Drag Strip! Upgrade your truck’s potential with proven diesel performance modifications. This excerpt showcases a tricked-out diesel S-10 leaving the competition in the dust at a drag race. Learn how to unlock hidden power and transform your truck into a racing champion!

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Seven Seconds – Part 1

Seven seconds. It doesn’t sound like a long period of time does it? Think about it for a minute. Seven seconds. It actually takes longer then seven seconds to even write out the words “seven seconds”. It takes me longer than that to unlock my truck, put on my seat belt, and start the ignition. But in the short span of just about seven seconds, the Banks Sidewinder S-10 drag truck has gone from a dead stop to over 180 miles per hour…

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Thirty-Four ENGINES

There are thirty-four engines presently taking up just about every spare square foot of the race car shop floor here at Banks.

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Engineering & mechanics students visit Banks from Mexico…

Banks Power: Igniting Automotive Passion

Witness the future of automotive engineering firsthand! A group of talented Mexican engineering students toured our Azusa facility, gaining insights into high-performance vehicle development. From dyno testing to precision balancing, they experienced the heart of automotive innovation. Their enthusiasm is a testament to the power of education and the thrill of pushing engineering boundaries. Discover how Banks Power can help you elevate your vehicle’s performance.

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Banks Sidewinder Diesel Dragster Arrives

Gearheads and diesel enthusiasts, history was made in 2008 with the arrival of the Banks Sidewinder Duramax Dragster. This innovative machine, built with a lightweight carbon-fiber body and a powerful Duramax engine, aimed to smash drag racing records with a targeted top speed of 200 mph in the quarter-mile and an elapsed time in the 6-second range. Buckle up and stay tuned as this revolutionary diesel dragster roars to life, pushing the boundaries of diesel technology and speed.

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Speed Addicts or The Cool Factor

Power is an interesting and cruel mistress: Get a taste of it and not only do you want more, but you often spend valuable brain cells and neurons scheming of a way to get it. Call it lust — and an addiction if you will. Power can come in many forms, but I’m of course thinking of horsepower. Being who I am, where I’ve worked and what I’m surrounded by on a daily basis, it’s no wonder I have these thoughts fermenting in my skull. Be it for work or for personal gratification, I can’t stop thinking about the mechanisms that can bring about “more.”

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