GM 8.3L Duramax Diesel: Gale Banks Does the Math
Gale Banks breaks down the math behind GM’s new 8.3L Duramax V8 (L6P “Mongoose”), evaluating its 555 HP rating, CGI block, flat torque curve, and how a Derringer tuner on an L5P beats it today.
World’s Fastest Motorhome: yes, you read that right. Banks PowerPack®ed Ford 6.8L V-10 Class-C Chinook blasts past General Motors’, to a new record at 99.8 mph.

Gale Banks breaks down the math behind GM’s new 8.3L Duramax V8 (L6P “Mongoose”), evaluating its 555 HP rating, CGI block, flat torque curve, and how a Derringer tuner on an L5P beats it today.
Discover the dirty secret hidden in factory Duramax oil pans: an elevated drain plug that traps nearly a half-quart of contaminated sludge every oil change, and how the Banks CoolRunner pan cures it with complete drainage, FlowThru cooling fins, and +2 quarts capacity.
The world’s only true 5″ DPF-back exhaust is now available! Gale explains how we did it Watch Gale Banks explain how we accomplished something that no other exhaust manufacturer could. We decreased exhaust backpressure without triggering a check engine light. What Monster Exhaust does By reducing exhaust backpressure after the DPF, the system liberates otherwise lost […]
The Banks R866SC V8 6.6L Supercharged Diesel is an engineering powerhouse delivering 600-650 horsepower. Featuring a 3.8L Whipple supercharger and custom FEAD, this complete package is built for extreme performance.
Banks Power by the Numbers breaks down the real data behind a record-setting 2025—from millions of video views to testing fuel burned and parts shipped worldwide.
A Canadian diesel mechanic visits Banks Power and gets a firsthand lesson from Gale Banks on air density, cold starts, and real engineering behind reliable diesel performance.
The Banks Ram-Air Transmission Pan for the 68RFE delivers industry-leading cooling and +3 quarts of added capacity—keeping your transmission alive under heavy load.
The Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover not only looks good—it runs cooler, flows smarter, and protects better than any other diff cover on the market
The Banks 7.3 Intercooler Upgrade System lets your OBS Power Stroke breathe deeper and stay cooler, keeping boost strong and power consistent even under load.
From hot-rod beginnings to world-record diesel innovation, Gale Banks earned his title as the Godfather of Turbocharging. Learn how he reshaped the performance industry.
Ford F-350 Tremor owner Braxton Schenk ditches the factory forked exhaust for a Banks Monster Exhaust—better flow, better sound, and a finished look that fits the truck.
The Banks Derringer Tuner for 2024–25 L5P Duramax is now officially California smog legal. Enjoy +86 hp, +178 lb-ft, and full 50-state emissions compliance.