First diesel to finish Baja 1000
Baja 1000 Dodge Cummins drove to Ensenada, Mexico, and ran the full Baja 1000, stopping to pull a competitor out of a mud bed then finished a very close third and drove home after beating most of the gasoline entries, this is the first diesel to finish the Baja 1000.
The Kroeker-Banks 2003 Dodge 2500 turbocharged 5.9L Cummins diesel, racing in the Stock Full Class at the 2004 Baja 1000, became the first diesel-powered vehicle to finish the grueling race. Outfitted with a Banks Big Hoss® Bundle, Kent Kroeker not only raced his truck, he was able drive his truck to the event from San Diego, carried more than 400 pounds of equipment in the bed, and drove back home after the race from the bottom of Baja. In the truck’s first Baja 1000, the KORE truck finished third in its class and got and incredible 12.5 mpg.
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.
The Banks Techni-Cooler Intercooler Upgrade boosts airflow, reduces temps, and pairs with the Monster-Ram to help your 5.9L Cummins pull harder and last longer.
Avoid catastrophic 6.7L Cummins engine failure with the Banks Monster-Ram Intake. It prevents grid heater bolt failure and boosts airflow for real performance gains.
The Banks Power Bundle for 2024+ L5P Duramax models is now officially California emissions compliant, combining performance and legal peace of mind.
