Don “The Snake” Prudhomme’s last funny car provided the basis for the Banks powered “Made In The U.S.A.” Top Alcohol Funny Car. Initial testing was run on gasoline and at the time it became the fastest gas class car running. NHRA eventually banned turbocharging in the Alcohol Funny Car category, ending this program.
The team of Banks, Leslie, and McLaughlin developed this twin-turbocharged Funny Car. Targeting the Top Alcohol class in NHRA, the funny car featured a Gale Banks 500 ci aluminum big block engine with Pontiac Big Chief cylinder heads. It was equipped with a Banks designed dual-Dominator blow-through carburetor configuration and a Banks designed custom variable geometry turbine – both firsts of their kind. At a nominal 1,800 hp the funny car was the quickest gas burning drag race car at the time.
Gale Banks’ MADE IN THE USA top alcohol funny car featured groundbreaking variable volute turbo technology, which was later adopted by the industry. Despite its record-breaking performance, the car was banned from NHRA competition due to its alleged “unfair advantage.”
Gale Banks has a long history of building and racing high-performance vehicles. Over the years, the company has experimented with various fuels, including methanol, nitromethane, hydrogen, and diesel. Banks Power has also developed innovative turbocharging technologies and engine modifications to achieve record-breaking performance.
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 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.