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Towing Heavy Loads? Maximize Your Ford F-350’s Power

Are you hauling a 15,000 lb. trailer with your ’06 Ford F-350 and craving more power at lower RPMs? You’re not alone. Many truck owners struggle to get the performance they need for demanding towing conditions. Discover how Banks Power’s products can optimize your truck’s performance, even at lower speeds. Learn about the factors affecting torque and horsepower at lower RPMs, and why traditional testing methods may not accurately reflect real-world towing conditions.

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June 12, 2006

Sidewinder Type-R: Ready to Race! or Ready to Race?

Some of you might know (and most of you didn’t have a clue) that we actually went out and put some miles on our little red pick-up a couple of weeks ago. “What, you went out and raced without telling me?” you say. Well, the answer is “yes”, I guess. We didn’t really want to make it a big production since she was going into combat for the first time, and in all reality we are still in the testing phase of this grand experiment. I mean we all like being in the spotlight, but who wants to get burnt? I’d kind of say it was like being a great singer and going to a Karaoke contest at a local club, rather than going on American Idol and bombing out on national TV while getting crushed by Simon (not that I ever watch the show… I hear things about it. Really).

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May 2, 2006

Jane, Stop This Crazy Thing!

Embark on a thrilling journey through the world of automotive performance. From racing innovations to exclusive partnerships, Banks Power is pushing the boundaries of diesel technology. Discover behind-the-scenes insights into our latest projects, including the Duramax engine development and the Ecotec family. Stay tuned for exciting updates and exclusive content on our blog.

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April 23, 2006
Suburban Gorilla

Suburban Gorilla

One of the most popular project vehicles from Xtreme 4×4 is the “Suburban Gorilla,” which features a Banks Twin-Turbo Duramax diesel power plant derived from our Sidewinder

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March 5, 2006

Stoddard Valley Cleanup

I myself was amazed at the turnout and at the amount of fun that I had. Gale Banks Engineering supported the event by sending out a support trailer, a vehicle to participate in the cleanup, and just for fun we had the Banks Power #36 Trophy Truck on hand for some testing for the upcoming Best In The Desert Blue Water Casino Parker 425. The participants in the cleanup filled 4 full-size dumpsters to overflowing with all manner of garbage…

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February 1, 2006

Banks Power and Kroeker Off-Road Engineering team up to conquer the Baja 1000

Want to upgrade your truck for off-road performance but on a budget? Kent Kroeker’s Baja 1000 win with a near-stock Dodge Ram proves it can be done! This article details how basic upgrades and a Banks Power Six-Gun Bundle helped a production truck achieve podium finish at the grueling Baja 1000. Read more about how you can upgrade your truck for off-road dominance!

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November 19, 2005

More SEMA wrap-up

The 2006 SEMA Show was a highlight reel of automotive innovation. From GM’s impressive lineup to Ford’s interactive dyno, there was something for everyone.

We were especially proud to see Banks Power recognized by GM technicians, highlighting our deep understanding of engine performance. And who could forget the stunning Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice, promising a new era of affordable sports cars?

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November 7, 2005

The Notes from SEMA: Day 1 or Crazytown

Guess what I’m doing? Gambling? Nope. Checking out the wom… um… sights? Nah! You got it: sitting in my hotel room on a Halloween night in Vegas watching the cinematic great “Catwoman”. Man… isn’t life great? How on Earth did I miss this gem?

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November 1, 2005

Wild Kingdom or Fuzzy Memories: Take 1

Ok… let me start off by saying that one of the things I wanted to do when we first started out with this “blog” thing was to kinda open the vault into the company and the cool stuff we’re doing and planning. A novel idea in theory, but when you do actually do that you let the cat out of the bag on things you really shouldn’t. Products and projects wouldn’t quite have the same effect if everybody knew about them, and then sometimes you end up sounding like a commercial… which is far from what we want to do.

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October 4, 2005

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