Nice & Easy – Banks Powered Jet Race boat

Barry Lieberman earned double second place finishes in low performance stock and modified closed course racing with his Banks-built 455 Olds powered Southwind.

NICE & EASY — the name didn’t apply this time as Barry Lieberman had his work cut out for him in winning the modified jet and placing second in ski jet races with his Southwind/Jacuzzi. He earned double second place finishes in low performance stock and modified closed course racing with his Banks-built 455 Olds powered Southwind.

Best dyno horsepower was developed with Edelbrock Torker manifold and single Holley 850 cfm carb. Cylinder distribution proved excellent.

Project Photo Gallery

455 Nice and Easy

Gale Banks and Jerry Wright

Edelbrock Torker manifold with Holley 850 cfm carb

Marine Hardin Nice-n-Easy

Latest News

When it Comes to Racers…We Roll Our Own!

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.

2,200 horsepower in our APBA K-Jet program

Unleash 2,200 Horsepower: Banks Turbo Dominates 1970s Marine Racing Gearheads and car enthusiasts, listen up! This excerpt from Gale Banks himself dives into the raw power of Banks’ early turbo technology. Buckle up and discover how Banks engineering pushed the limits in the 1970s, achieving a staggering 2,200 horsepower in their APBA K-Jet program. Not only ...