Banks Insider News

A Meeting of Engineering Minds

Looking to upgrade your diesel vehicle? Banks Power offers high-performance parts that can improve horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency. Their team of engineers has a long history of success in racing and breaking records, and they use their expertise to develop products for everyday drivers. Banks Power also tests their products extensively to ensure quality and performance.

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Diesel Roundup or Boschs Armada

Diesel vs. Gasoline: More Bang for Your Buck

Tired of sky-high gas prices and lackluster performance? It might be time to reconsider diesel. We’ve got the inside scoop on a fleet of diesel-powered vehicles and their specs. Forget the flashy, eco-warrior image; these modern diesels deliver power, efficiency, and a smooth ride without sacrificing style. Discover how diesel can save you money at the pump while providing the driving experience you crave. Let’s crunch the numbers and prove that diesel isn’t just for trucks anymore.

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Accelerated Breathing or Product Evolution

Unleash Hidden Power: Upgrade Your Car’s Breathing for Better Performance and Mileage

Is your car sluggish and thirsty? It might be suffocating! Stock intake and exhaust systems restrict airflow, robbing your engine of power and efficiency. Just like an athlete, your engine needs to breathe freely to perform at its best. Banks’ performance upgrades improve airflow for a more responsive ride and surprising fuel economy gains. Learn how this “unrestricted athlete” approach transformed a Mitsubishi Evolution into a backseat-slamming beast, all without tuning! Upgrade your car’s breathing today and experience the Banks difference.

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Gambling on alternative fuels or A mighty wind

Discover the future of clean, powerful driving. Dive into the world of diesel with Gale Banks as he showcases the latest diesel-powered vehicles. Experience the thrill of high-performance, eco-friendly driving without sacrificing power or fuel efficiency. From the BMW 123d to the World’s Fastest Sidewinder Dakota, these vehicles are redefining what it means to be a diesel enthusiast. Learn more about the benefits of diesel and why it’s the future of transportation.

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Banks Sidewinder S10

Sidewinder S-10 Drag Truck Update

It’s mid-May 2008, and we are now at a power level with the Banks Sidewinder S-10 that is reminding me of all the nitromethane-burning engines I raced back in the day. We are using up pistons like a good thing. We’re not changing them every run like I did with my nitro-burning rails and drag boats, but we’re changing them too damn often for a diesel. We’ve been doing it for a while, and it’s only gotten more problematic as we’ve made more power and gotten down into the 7.70s. Now we are too close to “running on kill” for my liking.

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Fuel-injected childhood dreams

Relive your childhood passion and ignite your child’s love for cars. Discover how a classic film sparked a lifelong fascination with engines, speed, and automotive design. From Hot Wheels to high-performance, cultivate a new generation of car enthusiasts. Upgrade your family’s bond and explore the thrill of the open road together.

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Hoist the colors! or With great power comes great responsibility!

Want to boost your truck’s power without risking its health? Banks PowerPacks offer a safe and reliable solution. Our performance upgrades are engineered to maximize your vehicle’s potential while preserving its integrity. With features like CleanTune, ActiveSafety, and AutoRate, you can enjoy increased horsepower and torque without compromising fuel efficiency or emissions compliance. Don’t settle for mediocre performance. Trust Banks for a powerful upgrade that’s built to last.

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What’s my motivation? or Trucking in Tampa

For the plane ride back, I’ve got to remember to at least try for a window seat. It was bad enough being the middle child in my family, but it was torture being in the middle on a plane ride across the country. Heck, I even ran out of mints! At least sitting by the window on the plane trip back I can spend the hours looking for the gremlin that crawls on the wing and jacks around with the engine. I’m going to get that little jerk some day! Some day!

Anyways…

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