Banks “Rat Rod” Shop Truck

Another “Sleeper” at Banks Power

This is another “sleeper” in the Banks Power stable. This 1991 Chevy SS (took out a 454) shop truck has a Banks twin-turbo 366ci small-block that runs on 91 octane gasoline; it makes 675HP at the rear wheels and over 900 lb-ft of torque.

Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck on the Power Tour
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck Twin-Turbo engine
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck and Firebird
Banks Twin-Turbo Engine illustration
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck and Banks Sidewinder Dakota
Banks Rat Rod Shop Truck doing a burnout
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