Size Matters…The Banks Super-Turbo Detroit 60 Series powered Freightliner taught us a lot about high altitude diesel calibration running Pikes Peak in the skillful hands of owner Mike Ryan! Oh, by the way, with Mike’s lack of fear, this became the fastest Pikes Peak Semi, Ever!
Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Pikes Peak Freightliner is unlike any other truck in the universe. The truck is equipped with a 14.0L Detroit Diesel 60 series engine with a compression ratio of 15-1 and a fuel redline of 2700 RPM. The body is constructed entirely of fiberglass and carbon fiber, even still weighing in at just over 5 tons. Like any well balanced race vehicle, it is a mid-engine design. This truck truly tests the merit of each and every one of its systems. Good acceleration requires a responsive engine, high speed requires massive horsepower and cornering and handling require extreme braking capability.
A friend asked for a race car sponsorship recently, but we usually don’t do that. When it comes to race cars, trucks or boats…it’s more fun to build and race our own! And, that way, if we do it wrong, win a race or set a record, it’s our own doing.
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Waaaay to much water/meth and here’s what you get…A Banks Super-Turbo Detroit blowing smoke rings on a tuning run up the mountain! What’s cool about this is you can see the time between the cylinders firing as Mike Ryan comes off the turn under full throttle.
It’s a Meet Mr. Wizard moment! The photo is visual ...
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The Banks 866T V8 Turbo Diesel powered Oshkosh JLTV, the tactical vehicle of the future, testing at altitude, God knows where.
Using turbocharging we wanted to go fast and learn how to make big power, with No Air. At 14,000′ we refined our turbo control knowledge, then we applied it where it really matters. The military.
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Come with me to practice on the Mountain! On this video I’ll explain my Forced induction and water/meth addiction in an interview, at the press conference, prior to the race.
No Coal;We tuned for borderline smoke off the turns to be sure we had all the power we could get! As it builds speed we add air and ...
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Watch the official “Size Matters 2” video here!
Freightliner Trucks: Check!Mike Ryan Motorsports: Check!Banks Power: Check!Drifting: Check!Jumping: Check! Wait, what?
Watch the video and find out for yourself, you will not be disappointed.
Mike Ryan presents Size Matters 2 — a gymkhana styled video full of super-sized stunts and close quarters drifting action. Legendary stunt driver and Pikes ...
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Check out the behind the scenes footage of Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner during the filming of “Size Matters 2.“
What do you do with a super-turbo Freightliner when you’re not racing it up Pikes Peak? Well if you’re Hollywood stunt driver and racer Mike Ryan, you do what any insane person would do between races: ...
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The Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner Cascadia was a popular display at this year’s SEMA Show. Details on the truck’s development and technology were shared on the SAE website.
“Racing is accelerated deterioration,” said Banks Power founder Gale Banks at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, explaining his efforts to leverage a racing vehicle to develop future ...
Read more Diesel racing on a gigantic scale: Gale Banks and Mike Ryan team up to tackle Pikes Peak in a Freightliner semitruck.
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Gale visits Goss’ Garage to bring us up to speed on his latest projects.
Gale was interviewed by Pat Goss of “Goss’ Garage” on Motorweek recently. Topics included what changes are taking place in the diesel aftermarket, and how to the electronic engine controls play a part in that. Gale also fills us in on why ...
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Diesel Army sits down with the mad scientist himself to find out what makes him tick.
Written By Ken Freund, Photography By Author and Banks Power
For more than half a century, Gale Banks has been making cars, trucks, and boats faster and more fuel efficient. Gale started his lifelong passion in 1956 at the young age ...
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Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast.
Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast. And, this week joining Gale at the round table is Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal. Many across the country enjoy Neil’s Rumble ...
Read more Gale Banks makes front-page news, talking about racing, the military, and what it took to get where he is.
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Supercharger + Turbo = Pikes Peak record?
What is a Super-Turbo? It’s an engine with both a supercharger and a turbocharger attached, according to Gale Banks of Banks Racing.
What is a Super-Turbo? It’s an engine with both a supercharger and a turbocharger attached, according to Gale Banks of Banks Racing. His team of aftermarket experts has ...
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Gale Banks speaks with Bob Long about his preparations for Mike Ryan’s Freightliner semi that is about to compete in the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb
Gale Banks speaks with Bob Long about his preparations for Mike Ryan’s Freightliner semi that is about to compete in the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb. And the discussion continues ...
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Gale joins hosts Zee Taylor and “The Rooster” to talk about Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner and Pikes Peak, Bonneville Salt Flats and our plans for more records!
Gale joins hosts Zee Taylor and “The Rooster” on the Dave Nemo weekend show over on Sirius/XM channel 128. Gale talks about Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner, Pikes ...
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Listen in as The Extreme Truckers Show interviews Gale Banks, Mike Ryan and Mike McHorse (Freightliner) about our involvement with Pikes Peak and the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner.
Listen in as The Extreme Truckers Show interviews Gale Banks, Mike Ryan and Mike McHorse (Freightliner) about our involvement with Pikes Peak and the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner.
Aired live Thursday ...
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Listen in as Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley and Gary McNamara interview Gale Banks and Mike Ryan to discuss Pikes Peak and the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner.
Listen in as Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley and Gary McNamara interview Gale Banks and Mike Ryan to discuss Pikes Peak and the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner.
The show aired live Friday ...
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Gale stopped by MotorWeek studios for an exclusive chat about our entry this year for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Gale stopped by MotorWeek studios for an exclusive chat about our entry this year for the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Watch the video to see Gale talk about what we have done ...
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When 14 liters and two turbos aren’t enough, add a supercharger… and a bunch of other stuff
When 14 liters and two turbos aren’t enough, add a supercharger… and a bunch of other stuff
Mike Ryan is primarily a stunt driver and stunt coordinator in the movies. You’ve seen his work in everything from “Fast & Furious ...
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Gale Banks returns to talk turbo and gives both Adam and Matt a sneak peek at his preparations for Mike Ryan’s Freightliner semi that is about to compete in the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb.
Gale Banks returns to talk turbo and gives both Adam and Matt a sneak peek at his preparations for Mike Ryan’s ...
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