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The article discusses the Gale Banks Engineering Sidewinder Dakota, a naturally aspirated gasoline-powered truck that set a land speed record of 217 mph at Bonneville. It highlights the engine’s impressive power output (650 hp) and the truck’s overall design and engineering, which allowed it to achieve such high speeds.
The article compares the Banks Monster-Ram intake system to the Black Market Performance (BMP) Open Grid Plenum for RAM 6.7L Cummins engines. While both address grid heater bolt failure, the Monster-Ram offers superior airflow and increases air mass, leading to more efficient engine breathing and potential for significant power gains. The BMP Open Grid Plenum, while eliminating the failure-prone factory grid heater, results in a loss of horsepower due to its restrictive design.
The new Derringer High Output for 2020-2023 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L from Banks Power adds up to +117 hp and 225 lb-ft. This increased power is achieved through additional sensor inputs, a new engine calibration, and the computational power of the iDash Pro. The iDash Pro features a high-resolution screen, wireless updates, expanded memory, faster data logging, and direct-connect external sensor inputs. The Derringer HO has six adjustable power levels, with the highest level delivering best-in-class performance. It also includes AutoRate for safe power delivery and ActiveSafety and TransCommand to protect the engine and transmission.
This article recounts Banks Power’s history in marine racing, highlighting Gale Banks’ shift from supercharged to turbocharged engines in 1970. It explains the advantages of turbocharging in marine applications, including a more usable horsepower range, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced engine wear. The story features Paul Cordell’s prized boat with a Banks Marine Racing 454 cubic inch engine, detailing its restoration and upgrades over the years.
The Banks Power Ram-Air Intake system for 1994-2002 RAM 5.9L engines improves intake airflow, drawing in dense air for increased power and fuel economy. Unlike “filter on a stick” intakes, it avoids drawing in heat. The system features a large conical filter and an optimized intake tube design for maximum flow.
Banks iDash Data Pro and iDash Pro firmware updates and installation instructions.
Gale Banks addresses the misconception that upgrading a RAM’s intake elbow is pointless due to head flow limitations. He clarifies the difference between CFM (cubic feet per minute – volume) and MAF (mass air flow), explaining that while CFM might be fixed at a given RPM, MAF can be increased by improving air density. The Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow achieves this by significantly increasing mass flow (88.3% over stock at the same pressure drop), allowing for more fuel to be added and thus increasing power. Additionally, the Monster-Ram eliminates the risk of grid heater bolt failure by replacing the stock grid heater with a high-flow billet intake plate and a relocated coil heater.
The article highlights Jay Bourgeois’ positive experience with Banks Power products on his 2018 Silverado HD. After installing a Banks Ram-Air Intake and experiencing improved performance, he added a PedalMonster and iDash. He praises the PedalMonster’s superior throttle control compared to his previous JMS PedalMAX and the iDash for providing crucial vehicle information.
The article details the installation of a Banks Ram-Air Intake system on a 2024 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L. It highlights the restrictive nature of the stock intake and how the Banks system, with its larger filter, streamlined design, and enclosed housing, significantly improves airflow to the engine. The installation process is described as straightforward, and the benefits include increased engine breathing, potentially leading to improved performance and efficiency.
The article discusses common airflow restrictions in the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine, specifically the stock air intake and intercooler systems. It highlights how the Banks Ram-Air Intake and Techni-Cooler intercooler address these restrictions, improving airflow and engine performance. The Banks intake features a larger filter and streamlined design, while the Techni-Cooler offers a significantly larger core for better cooling.