Banks Power

Why Did We Start the Project with an S10 Pro Stock Truck Body Chassis?

When Gale Banks decided to showcase one of his twin turbo Duramax diesel engines in a drag race vehicle, he wanted to start with a chassis combination

April 5, 2006

S-10 Project Overview

Gale Banks has several goals he wants to achieve with his latest Duramax turbodiesel project truck, the Sidewinder D-Max S-10. Most obviously there’s speed: Gale Banks Engineering

March 28, 2006

Xtreme 4×4’s Suburban Gorilla project features a Banks Twin-Turbo Duramax diesel engine. The engine was built at the Banks Race Shop and showcased on Spike TV’s Xtreme 4×4. The show highlights the assembly process and dyno testing of the powerful engine.

March 5, 2006

The Toughest Terrain on the Planet

Gale Banks himself hits the dirt as a driver in the Baja 1000 We Race the Baja 1000 in a 6.0L Super Duty Editor’s Note:The Baja 1000

March 1, 2006

Jay to Gale: Hey, Can You Banks This?

Jay Leno’s tank car Gallery #2: Intake manifold construction The AV 1790 Hemi is an air cooled 90-degree V12 with cylinder banks over 50 inches long and

February 2, 2006

Stoddard Valley Cleanup

Gale Banks Engineering supported the Mojave Off-Road Cleanup event by providing a support trailer, a cleanup vehicle, and the #36 Trophy Truck. The event successfully cleaned up a significant amount of trash and debris left behind by off-road enthusiasts. This initiative demonstrates the commitment of the off-road community to environmental responsibility.

February 1, 2006