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Gale Banks and his team twin-turbocharged Jay Leno’s tank car, which is powered by a 30-liter Continental V12 Hemi engine. They doubled the engine’s horsepower from 810 to 1,600 and also improved its fuel economy. The project involved custom-built parts, including a Bosch fuel injection system originally designed for Formula 1 engines, and Garrett turbos.
Alan Nichols and his father upgraded their Chevy Silverados (a 2021 and a 2023) with several Banks Power products, including the Ram-Air Intake System, Boost Tube Upgrade Kit, and Monster-Ram Turbo Inlet Elbow, noting significant improvements in cooling. Alan also installed a PedalMonster, which eliminated turbo lag and greatly enhanced towing performance, making it effortless to maintain speed even on steep grades. Additionally, he replaced his Edge CTS3 with the Banks iDash SuperGauge for its superior performance and ease of use, allowing him to monitor various engine parameters, including boost tube temperatures.
Matt from LethalGarage installed dual iDash SuperGauges in his 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0L to address the limited vehicle information available on the factory dashboard. The dual iDash setup allows for monitoring a wide array of data points and alerts simultaneously, providing a comprehensive overview of vehicle performance. The installation process was noted to be simple.
Banks Power is in the final testing stages of a new Ram-Air Intake system for the 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L Turbo. This fully enclosed system is shown to add 18.3 hp and 17.7 lb-ft of torque. It features an oversized sealed air box, a larger front Ram-Air scoop, a user-removable side fender inlet, and a smooth tapered intake elbow, promising improved airflow, increased horsepower, and a more aggressive turbo induction sound.
Banks Power’s Ram-Air System for Ford Power Stroke trucks, focusing on increasing air density for enhanced power and fuel economy. The system includes a large-capacity air filter and an enclosed housing to prevent the intake of hot air. Drake’s positive review highlights the system’s easy installation and improved airflow. Banks Power aims to improve performance and driving experience while adhering to emissions standards.
The Banks Oil Cooler Upgrade kit improves heat reduction by 31% or more on 2001-2007 and 2011-2019 Chevy/GMC 2500/3500 6.6L Duramax engines. The upgraded 19-plate cooler rejects heat 22% better than the 2017-2019 OE 14-plate oil coolers. The kit includes all necessary hardware and a Baldwin B40150 oil filter.
Banks Power is launching a new line of products in 2025 that promise to deliver significant performance gains. The article mentions the iDash 1.8 SuperGauge, PedalMonster, Ram-Air Intake systems, and other upgrades designed to improve horsepower, torque, and overall vehicle performance. Banks emphasizes its commitment to quality and innovation in this upcoming product release.
The Banks Ram-Air Transmission Pan allows for a complete fluid drain in vehicles equipped with the Allison 1000 transmission. Stock pans don’t allow for a full drain. This pan features a magnetic drain plug at the lowest point, facilitating a complete drain without pan removal. It also lowers fluid temperatures. Available for 2001-2019 Duramax, and coming soon for other models.
Ted Soares upgraded his 1994 Dodge RAM work truck with a Banks Twin-Ram Intake Manifold and Quick-Turbo turbine housing. These upgrades were crucial for handling the truck’s heavy load, weighing over 15,000 pounds. The truck, a long-time companion of Ted’s business, received these enhancements to boost its power.
Tony Chumakov, from the Bimmer and Duramax maintenance and upgrade channel, installed a Banks CoolRunner Oil Pan on his 2017 L5P Duramax Silverado. The installation took 2.5 hours and was straightforward. Tony highlighted that the Banks pan’s design allows for a complete oil drain, unlike the stock pan which leaves about 0.6 quarts of old oil. He also noted the pan’s good fitment, clean draining process, improved heat dissipation, and the benefit of two additional quarts of oil capacity.