News Releases – 2008

Ward's Automotive "10 Best Engines" awards luncheon Gale Banks delivers keynote speech at Ward's Automotive "10 Best Engines" awards luncheon. News item update! Photos from the presentation: Read more

THE LENO TANK CAR COMES "HOME" TO BANKS FOR A CHECK-UP In the fall of 2008 this magnificent machine came "home" to the Banks tech shop for a short, regularly-scheduled maintenance visit. Of course we are using the terms "regular" and "maintenance" with some relativity here. Read more

"BANKS POWER – THE FIRST 50 YEARS" OPENS AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MUSEUM - POMONA, CA Pomona, California - - On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, fifty years of automotive and marine engineering innovation was put on Read more

Never Satisfied Time to Upgrade Joe Burnside and his son Joey are never satisfied to leave things alone. Read more

NHRA exhibit chronicles 50 years of Azusa's Gale Banks Engineering There were a lot of horses and a lot of power in a Fairplex museum on Wednesday. But it had nothing to do with a barn. Read more

Museum exhibit a tribute to Banks' long career Gale Banks calls himself a "futurist." So, what is a futurist doing in a museum? Read more

Never Satisfied Joe Burnside can't leave his Chevy alone. Read along as a father and son spend time together upgrading the family truck by installing the Banks Six-Gun Bundle. Read more

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. Read more

Banks Power: The First 50 Years Exhibit to Debut at Wally Parks NHRA Museum Join us at the museum! Please Join Us at the Museum -- THE SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT 3PM Read more

Thinking about a Big Hoss Bundle? Don’t miss “Two Guys Garage” On Saturday, Nov 22nd, Speed Channel's "Two Guys Garage" will air an episode on Banks Power's Big Hoss Bundle. As Read more

SEMA 2008: Banks New Dragster Revealed Banks Top Diesel Dragster Wows SEMA Show Crowds! UPDATE: Watch the "first fire" and Famoso Raceway videos! Las Vegas, Nevada, Read more

Banks SpeedBrake™ Introducing SpeedBrake, a revolutionary all-electronic plug-and-play braking system. Introducing SpeedBrake, a revolutionary all-electronic plug-and-play braking system with patented Speed Control Read more

BANKS SIDEWINDER S-10 SETS OFFICIAL NHRDA RECORD 7.87 seconds at 175.45 miles per hour on the Speedworld ¼-mile Drag Strip earns the Banks Sidewinder S-10 diesel drag Read more

Watch "TruckU" to get more power and less smoke On Friday October 10th, Speed Channel's "TruckU" aired an episode on Banks Power. More Power; Less Smoke! Speed Channel had Read more

Sidewinder S-10 looking to set new NHRDA record Fans invited to see Sidewinder S-10 in action this Saturday at Speedworld! WEEKEND UPDATE: BANKS S-10 DURAMAX DIESEL DRAG TRUCKLOOKING Read more

Monster Sport Exhaust Monster Performance & Modest Price Skimps on price — Not on performance! Banks' new Monster Sport Exhaust is one cool Read more

Banks EconoMind Don't let fuel prices keep you home. INTRODUCING THE ECONOMIND® DIESEL TUNER More fuel economy under any load condition Proven Read more

Gale Banks Engineering pushes to make vehicles more powerful, fuel efficient Gale Banks Engineering pushes to make vehicles more powerful, fuel efficient Read more

High Performance Diesel Builder’s Guide “High Performance Diesel Builder’s Guide” Now Available!Each Book Personally Signed by Author Joe Pettit! A BANKS POWER WEBSITE EXCLUSIVE Each Read more

Gas & Cash Giveaway Congratulations to the winners, who will receive a $500 Fuel Card and a $500 Gift Card for Banks merchandise! Thanks Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Speed Addicts or The Cool Factor Gale Banks discusses his passion for performance and power, often leading to creative and unconventional projects. He shares anecdotes about modifying a Ford Festiva, a child's Power Wheels toy, and his own daily driver, a blown car. He highlights the importance of acting on these ideas and the potential for unexpected modifications to escalate. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Rampage Jackson's '08 Ford Mixed martial arts hero, Rampage Jackson, took his ‘08 Ford Super Duty to Banks Engineering and had it fully worked Read more

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. Read more

The Indy 500s first and only turbo diesel Q: When did the first turbocharged car appear at the Indy 500? A: It was in 1952, and the car was not only turbocharged but it was a Cummins diesel - a first for both! Read more

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. Read more

Sidewinder S-10 Drag Truck Update Gale Banks discusses the challenges of pushing the limits of the Sidewinder S-10 diesel drag truck's engine. The high power output and extended injector on-time have led to piston erosion, requiring frequent rebuilds. The team is working on a new engine combination with improved piston design, fuel supply, and other modifications to achieve increased reliability and performance. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Being the middleman or Fire-breathing exhaust Tired of your diesel truck turning into a flamethrower? Don't risk burning down your garage or forest with a subpar aftermarket exhaust. Banks Power's CoolCuff exhaust system offers superior heat management, preventing dangerously high exhaust temperatures caused by DPF regeneration. Unlike other systems that prioritize looks over function, our design is engineered for safety without sacrificing performance. Protect your truck, your property, and your peace of mind with Banks Power. Read more

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... Read more

Gale Banks Given Keys To BMW's Hydrogen 7 BMW has asked Gale Banks to road test its new advanced-technology showcase vehicle, the Hydrogen 7 sedan, and Gale's going Read more

No smoke with fire Smoke free, high efficiency diesel engines are Gale Banks Engineering's specialty. We look at how the company progressed to become the undisputed leaders in the field. Read more

Banks Sidewinder S-10 Sets NADM Record Banks Sidewinder S-10 Sets NADM Record at Saturday's Crude Drags 2 event BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Feb. 23) — In its first Read more

Engineer Banks Strives To Sip Fuel, Burn Rubber For the past 25 years, Gale Banks has been a prophet in the wilderness for the fuel efficiency of diesel engines. Read more

Banks Cleans Up! Banks Power is once again sponsoring the hugely successful Calico Clean-Up in California's High Desert, this year set for Feb. Read more

Banks Sidewinder to Compete at Diesel World Crude Drags 2 Event The record-making Banks Power Sidewinder S-10 drag truck will be competing at the Diesel World Crude Drags event at Bakersfield's Read more

What's coming down the Banks pipeline From selling his first engine at 16 to revolutionizing the performance aftermarket, see what Gale Banks now has in store Read more

Clean Speed Diesel Power Magazine takes a look inside the world's quickest and fastest diesel pickup. Read more

One-On-One With Gale Banks Straight Talk With the Man Largely Identified as the Creator of the Diesel Aftermarket Read more

Bob Robe Celebrates 30-year Milestone Bob Robe was just 26 when he joined Gale Banks Engineer-ing.“Thirty years later, he’s still the go-to guy out in Read more

Gale Banks — Always looking to the future Over fifty years of engineering milestones for Banks Power president and founder Gale Banks began at age 14 with an Read more

Banks Building Diesel Digger Team Banks will be on the strip this year with its world's fastest drag truck, and in the works is Read more

Wally Parks: In the Words of Those Who Knew HIm This is one of many remembrances of the NHRA's late Wally Parks which were published in the January 2008 edition Read more

Power Broker Here's a guy who's done it all and done it well, and he has the records to prove it. Read more