News Releases – 2016

Gale Banks "Godfather of Diesel" on the Diesel Performance Podcast: Part 2 Gale Banks returns to the Diesel Performance Podcast and continues to set download records. In this episode, Paul, Danny, and Read more

Feed The Beast Does driving up even the mildest inclines make your truck work overtime? Read more

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Gale Banks "Godfather of Diesel" on the Diesel Performance Podcast: Part 1 Gale "Godfather of Diesel" Banks sets new records with part 1 of 2, when he sat down with the Diesel Read more

Sample Page A Banks Diesel Powers Every Oshkosh JLTV, The most Bad Ass 4x4 on the Planet. Now! Gale Banks is offering Read more

FEED THE BEAST: AN INDISPENSABLE INTRODUCTION TO FORCED INDUCTION Does driving up even the mildest inclines make your truck work overtime? Read more

Jon Apogée Appointed Director of Corporate Communications FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE:Contact:  Jon Apogée, Director of Corporate CommunicationsJApogee@bankspower.comDirect line: (626) 691-2178 Jon Apogée Appointed Director of Corporate Communications AZUSA, Read more

2017 Duramax “Hoodie” Improve your Truck's Performance with a Functional Air Scoop Looking to upgrade your vehicle's performance? The 2017 Chevy Duramax L5P boasts a functional air scoop hood that provides cooler air intake, resulting in better horsepower and fuel economy. This air scoop design is similar to those used in hot rodding for increased oxygen intake, leading to more efficient combustion and power. By allowing cooler air into the engine, the L5P Duramax runs more efficiently, reducing pumping losses and improving fuel economy. Upgrading your vehicle's air intake system can yield similar advantages, providing your engine with the coolest, most oxygen-rich air possible. Read more

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Wanted For Highway Rubbery Goes by the name Dee Max L5PSuspect is wanted for unwarranted, tire destroying Burnouts and Pavement Shredding Acts of Violence.Known Read more

Meet the New Humvee: The Oshkosh JLTV Coming Soon To Your Local Army Base Recently, "The Fast Lane Truck" visited a military expo and found out more about the OshKosh JLTV. Take a look Read more

AUSA 2016 - Oshkosh Shows Off Big Gun JLTV: 30mm Cannon Isn't the OshKosh JLTV, powered by Banks Power, already the most bad ass military vehicle out there? Yes... but wait, Read more

Are You All Plugged Up? Unleash Your Vehicle's True Potential Is your car feeling sluggish? Tired of disappointing fuel economy? Your vehicle's stock intake and exhaust system could be holding it back. Just like an athlete with restricted breathing, your car needs to breathe freely to perform optimally. Upgrade to a high-performance intake and exhaust system for increased horsepower, improved fuel efficiency, and a thrilling driving experience. Discover how to maximize your vehicle's performance and say goodbye to those frustrating limitations. Read more

What's the Deal with Diesel Fuel? When you ask folks about fuel for your car or truck you’ll end up with a whole bunch of facts Read more

Pinch me... I gotta be dreamin' ! An old and dear friend sent me an email recently. The subject line was, "I am so jealous" followed by, Read more

Car guy Heaven...That's where I am! Experience automotive artistry at its finest! Join us at the exclusive Car Classic in Pasadena, California, where visionary designs come to life. Witness legendary cars and meet industry icons like Jay Leno and Syd Mead, the mind behind Blade Runner and Interstellar. Get inspired by the future of automotive design and discover your next dream car. Read more

Dateline, 7-1-16 Moraine, Ohio The first day of the rest of my life Here's the first days production of the specially machined Banks 866T V8, military engine blocks. This is only one days Read more

Back Room Electronics - Making Power Banks Style Gale takes us "inside" Banks' North Engineering Department and gives us an overview of our Banks Bullet Tuners... and just what makes them a step above the competition. Read more

Ram Air Pontiac Restored by our son Andrew, after I foolishly pulled the 400" Poncho and then built an LS 7, BBC to Read more

Four Decades Defending Our Country This July, Banks Power celebrates 40 years of designing and providing turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines for military water craft Read more

Happy Birthday America Today America is 240 years old. Here’s a collection of Gale’s posts that illustrates just how great our country is. Read more

Banks Power for Diesel Pushers Many lower-and midpriced diesel motorhomes have just enough power to get where you're going, but hitch up a trailer or dinghy or head for the mountains, and you'll be wishing for more zip. Read more

Dateline June 29, 2016. Moraine, Ohio – Magic happened today and I got be there...! The final special machining operation on the first full production run of Banks 866T base engines is complete! These Dmax Read more

Three Little Eco Diesels All In A Row... Hey everybody, meet the sons of VM Motori. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Eco Diesel in the foreground, Ram 1500 Eco Read more

Look Ma! No Turbos – The Hot Rod Project hits the Dyno! As we prepare for 'First Fire' on our 427" Twin Turbo Gen 1, SBC, I've decided to also make this Read more

Nasty Sounding Blower...Why Not, We're Going Drag Racin'! The plan is to be testing in our 272" Sidewinder Diesel Top Dragster mid-September. We're running Blown with zoomie headers Read more

Hey, Eco Boost Owners, my guys are getting clever and I'm loving it! I was nosing around my EE department over the weekend, all by myself, and I came across this. It appears Read more

Our Straight-Shot Water/Meth Injection can do some very cool things! Check out our nozzle pattern in the manifold plenum area. This is for the Hot Rod 427 Small Block Gen1 Read more

Good Things Come In Threes! We have designed a new Big Pin Stroker crank, a totally new rod bearing diameter and a new long con Read more

Episode #8: Turbocharging Jay Leno's Tank Car Episode #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. Read more

Episode #7: Turbocharging Jay Leno's Tank Car Episode #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. Read more

The 6-71 Jimmy Blower and My Pal Bruce I’d rather be Blown than Injected, so reads Bruce Geisler’s t-shirt. It’s the early ‘60’s, we’re in the pits at Read more

The Boost Gauge is Dead To Me! Would you believe this? I've got an engine on my Dyno and I've made four pulls. The first was naturally Read more

Heavy Duty, High Performance Over the years, Rudolf Diesels creation has taken a back seat in the world of race engines to traditional spark ignition motors. Read more

Torque Of The Town! This is real Gear Head Porn...we just reworked our Diesel engine development dynamometer. It had a limit of 4000 rpm Read more

Cal Poly Pomona Formula SAE Road Race Car! Cal Poly Pomona engineering students are set to make waves in the global automotive stage with their stunning road racer. As Chairman of the NHRA Motorsports Museum Educational Committee, I'm incredibly proud of these young innovators. This isn't just a car; it's a testament to American engineering brilliance ready to compete on the world stage. Read more

My Friend David is going to the NHRA! Let's wish him well! I'm 58 years into my career and I have a circle of friends numbering in the thousands, one of them Read more

'Speed Bump' Meets Rudolph Diesel! Want to unleash the hidden power of your 3.0L V6 Diesel? Banks Powertrain is pushing the limits of the Banks 630T on the engine dyno to achieve a mind-blowing 600hp! This isn't your average dyno run - our goal is maximum reliable power with multiple turbos, a supercharger, and Banks' proven StraightShot Water/Meth for extended street use. Stay tuned to see how much torque this beast can produce! Read more

Episode #6: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car Three pumps, no waiting! On the wet side of the EFI system, Bosch provided us with their 200 liter-per-hour, 5-bar (72 psig) electric fuel pumps. With each pump putting out just under one gallon per minute, it'll take three of them in parallel to feed this monster. Read more

Episode #5: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car Episode #5: Electronic Fuel Injection Jay Leno's Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs. Read more

Episode #4: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car Jay to Gale: Hey, Can You Banks This? Part Four in a Series. Follow along with us as we take a behind-the-scenes trip through the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering laboratory to view the magical transformation of a Cold War-era giant into a modern superpower. Read more

Episode #3: Turbocharging Jay Leno's Tank Car Follow along with us as we take a behind-the-scenes trip through the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering laboratory to view the magical transformation of a Cold War-era giant into a modern superpower. Read more

Episode #2: Turbocharging Jay Leno's Tank Car I've built twin turbo gasoline engines for boats, race cars & hot rods for over 40 years and nothing comes close to the fun I had turboing and fuel injecting Jay Leno's 30 Liter V-12! Here's episode 2 of a once in a lifetime build. Gale Banks Read more

Episode #1: Turbocharging Jay Leno's Tank Car Jay Leno does me favors, so I thought I'd even the score! I had no idea how much fun that would be! Gale Banks Read more

When it Comes to Racers...We Roll Our Own! A friend asked for a race car sponsorship recently, but we usually don't do that. When it comes to race Read more

Blowin' Smoke Rings on Pikes Peak! Witness raw power unleashed as a Banks Super-Turbo Detroit dominates the mountain. This mind-blowing image captures the engine's incredible performance, visually demonstrating the impact of advanced turbocharging technology. Ready to experience your vehicle's full potential? Discover how Banks Power can supercharge your ride. Read more

There’s an Experiment Going on in Dyno Room 1 and it’s Not the Piece of Foam Dancing Around on the Dyno Room Floor! We're doing some baseline runs in order to tune the WOT (wide open throttle) curves on our 427 V8 SBC Read more

Ok Folks, It’s Time For a Turbo History Lesson! Here's our Banks twin turbo layout that was developed in our 67 Chevy panel truck, The White Tortilla. This picture Read more

Fifty-six Years of Hanky Panky Here’s the Geisler-Vail & Banks, 53 Studebaker, on setup day at the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show! The SCTA gave Read more

Banks Power Does Motorhomes Unleash hidden power and improve fuel economy in your Class A or Class C motorhome with Banks Power performance parts. Upgrade your ride with a Banks Ram-Air® cold air intake system or a complete performance package for maximum power gains. Banks Power offers a range of solutions from simple air intake upgrades to comprehensive systems for diesel and gas powered motorhomes. Visit bankspower.com to find the perfect performance upgrade for your RV. Read more

The Fight against The EPA´s Ban on Race Rigs Gains Steam! All of the trucks seen above started life as regular truck, off the assembly line. Converting a rig for racing Read more

Air Mods On the Move Today is a happy day for some folks. We're shipping out a few pallet loads of air improvements. If you're waiting for your intake and/or exhaust kit, it should soon be there. The quickest way to improve your vehicles power potential is to let it breath. A Banks Power intake and exhaust system is the best solution to your wheezy factory setup. We're stocked to the rafters, for now. Read more

2,000 hp in 1980... Were You Even Alive? Gearheads and Performance Enthusiasts Wanted! Banks Power, a leader in forced induction for over 58 years, is innovating the future of automotive power. Join our team and be part of the legacy – we're hiring CAD designers, software engineers, and engine assembly technicians. Make your mark on the industry, visit BanksPower.com/jobs today! Read more

#TBT...We Went to Pikes Peak With an Agenda The Banks 866T V8 Turbo Diesel engine is pushing the limits of power for the Oshkosh JLTV, a next-generation tactical vehicle. This engine's performance was honed at high altitudes, demonstrating its ability to deliver superior power even in harsh environments. Banks' innovative turbo technology is making a real difference for military vehicles. Read more

Diesel Army Takes Banks By Surprise! I had no idea that this article was coming... "Humvee Replacement Will Be Powered By Banks" The largest effort in Read more

Can Diesel Kick Gas? We're having a... Face Off at Banks! We've got two Banks prototype engines staring each other down, BBC on the left, Dmax on the right, in reality, Read more

Sneak Peek, Ford EcoBoost F150 Development EcoBoost Insider Take a sneak peek at the development of our latest power enhancing projects here at Banks Power. We’ve Read more

August of 1967 I Sold My Split Window to Open My Speed Shop Reviving the Classic Car Dream: A 1963 Corvette Stingray Story Step back in time with this nostalgic tale of a custom-built 1963 Corvette Stingray. Discover the passion and craftsmanship that went into creating this automotive masterpiece, from its racing-inspired modifications to the heartwarming story of a father-son collaboration. Get inspired to upgrade your ride and experience the thrill of owning a truly unique vehicle. Read more

Banks 866T for JLTV Program Ships Out Banks Power: Powering the Future of Tactical Vehicles Banks Power is at the forefront of automotive innovation, powering the new Oshkosh JLTV with our cutting-edge 866T Turbo Diesel Engine. Designed to outperform and outlast, our engine delivers unmatched speed, fuel efficiency, and adaptability for demanding off-road conditions. As a key partner in the JLTV project, we're proud to provide the power that propels this revolutionary vehicle forward. Upgrade your vehicle's performance with Banks Power. Read more

EPA Out of Bounds — Race Cars and Trucks Now Illegal? The Banks GMC Sierra diesel road race truck started life as a street truck. If EPA gets their way, Motorsports as Read more

Banks Wins Massive Engine Contract Banks Power: Proven Performance, Now for Your Ride Renowned for engineering dominance in racing and performance, Banks Power has achieved a monumental milestone: securing the largest military engine contract in 30 years. This victory is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Now, the same technology that powers the battlefield is poised to revolutionize the automotive aftermarket. Get ready to experience unparalleled performance and power as Banks shifts focus to turbocharged engines for cars, trucks, boats, and more. Read more

The ROQ Crusher is thirsty We like to do things BIG around here. So when the time came to test fit a new set of Read more

What Fits? Looking for the perfect Banks Power product to fit your vehicle? Click here to use our vehicle fitment tool and Read more

More Power For Your EcoDiesel In our first update on the Banks Bullet Tuner for the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine, we took a look at Read more

Volkswagen Volkswagen products specifically designed to give you that extra power and economy that you desire. Add Banks Power to your Read more

Lincoln Lincoln products specifically designed to give you that extra power and economy that you desire. Add Banks Power to your Read more

Toyota Toyota products specifically designed to give you that extra power and economy that you desire. Add Banks Power to your Read more

Nissan Nissan products specifically designed to give you that extra power and economy that you desire. Add Banks Power to your Read more

Motorhome Looking to get more power in your rig? Look no further. Banks Power can give you that extra power to Read more

Jeep Looking for power to climb that hill, or crush that boulder? You've come to the right place. We have what Read more

Dodge/Ram More grunt for your beast of a truck! Yeah, you're Ram is already bad ass. But good is never good Read more

Banks Bullet for 3.0L EcoDiesels This product has been replaced by the Banks Derringer Tuner and iDash DataMonster. Find out more about the Banks Derringer Read more

Introducing the Banks Bullet Tuner for EcoDiesel "...we are very familiar with this V6 diesel engine, and just how to tune it" Read more

Ford Ford products specifically designed to give you that extra power and economy that you desire. Add Banks Power to your Read more

Chevy/GMC More power, torque and economy for your Chevy or GMC truck! Read more

Banks Powered KROQ Truck Comes Back for a Visit Looking to transform your truck from stock to showstopping? Banks Power can help! We took Jay "Lightning" Tilles' KROQ Chevy Duramax from ordinary to the fire-breathing "ROQ Crusher" with a monster 635hp and 1,150 lb-ft of torque. From performance upgrades like our 5" exhaust and Ram-Air Intake to dyno testing and custom touches, Banks Power has the expertise to turn your truck into a beast. Let us unleash the hidden potential in your vehicle! Read more

iDash® Super Gauge Banks iDash opens a window into the vital inner workings of your vehicle’s ECU, letting you see what’s beyond your dashboard gauges. Monitor and display multiple vehicle parameters, log performance and economy, read and clear codes, the possibilities are endless. Read more

Throttle Controller Bring your vehicle to life with PedalMonster. City, Sport, Track with 30 levels of control. https://player.vimeo.com/video/429385408 Customize City, Sport and Read more

Cold Air Intakes The Banks Ram-Air is superior because it couples maximum flow with minimum temperature. Its huge filter, smooth passageways, and high-flow outlet means airflow is cool, dense and unobstructed. And like every Banks system, it’s built to last. Read more

Intercooler Systems Improving airflow not only lowers boost air temperature, it also increases the density and oxygen content of air entering the engine. That amplifies power! Plus, lower exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs) improve fuel economy. Read more

Performance Exhaust You expect an aftermarket exhaust system to deliver certain features: dramatic reduction in backpressure, rich sound, a perfect fit, and enhanced performance. Banks Power delivers every time! Read more

Tuners and Programmers Our diesel tuners are calibrated to give you the full power potential of your work or sport truck without all that soot. And built-in ActiveSafety® and AutoRate® features safeguard your powertrain. Only Banks offers maximum power with vehicle safeguards. Read more

Power and Efficiency Systems Top-of-the-line engineered power systems for gas & diesel pickups. Advanced tuning for sport applications + airflow upgrades (including intercooling). Adds tire-smoking constant-duty power—up to +155 hp/+385 lb-ft—plus greater durability. Read more

Engine Braking When you’ve got a heavy load behind your truck and steep downhill grades to deal with, instead of feeling in control you can sometimes feel helpless. Not anymore. Banks Brake and SpeedBrake offer total safety and a whole lot more. Read more

Performance Turbo Kits The ultimate upgrade for classic diesels and Jeeps. Adds astonishing performance — up to +102 hp/+143 lb-ft — plus significantly greater fuel economy & durability. Don't mess around with the competition, do it right the first time with Banks! Read more

Turbo Upgrades From components to full systems, Banks Power has developed the Industry's Best Turbo Upgrades for your vehicle. Read more

Gauges and Mounting Monitor your vehicle's vital signs like a pro with Banks Power Analog and Digital Gauges. When it comes to what is going on under the hood, we take it very seriously. Don't be left in the dark, keep an eye on things with Banks. Read more

Transmission Management TransCommand is an automatic-transmission-management computer that delivers functions that no single module can. Many truck owners prefer firmer shifts, especially when hauling large loads. TransCommand is the quick, efficient cure. Read more

Powertrain Our reputation has been forged in the heat of motorsports competition. Be it boating or land racing, open water or closed course, the dry lakes or the drag strip, Banks always sets the pace and always sets records. With Banks products, Power and endurance go hand in hand. Read more

Clothing and Accessories Hats, shirts, stickers, you name it. Get your Banks swag on with Official Licensed Banks Power apparel. Show off how bad ass your truck is even when you're not in it! Read more

Racing Products Go fast, go fast, go faster... Banks Racing line of products are designed for one thing: Maximum Power! These products are not designed for the street, they are designed for breaking records. Read more

Buick Turbo #1 Discover the untold story of Buick's legendary V6 engine. Learn how a crisis led to innovation and engineering brilliance. From overcoming performance hurdles to capturing the Indy 500 pace car spotlight, this is a must-read for automotive enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Buick's rich history. Uncover the legacy that shaped the future of performance and fuel efficiency. Read more

Slow Your Roll Installing the SpeedBrake on a Duramax (With Gale Banks!) Read more