1990 Syclone LSR — World Record 204.145 mph
“Banks team of Bonneville veterans’ fine-tuned race strategy tweaked the truck to top performance. It put GMC in a very exclusive club. When you consider they took a stock, compact pickup with a stock engine, using only modifications that are available off-the-shelf today — Banks adapted that truck and made it capable of going over 200 mph, that is quite an achievement…Two attempts. Two records.” —Assault on the Salt (television)
Despite the aerodynamics of a brick, the Banks – GMC Syclone pickup truck topped 210 mph. The Syclone was equipped with a Gale Banks naturally-aspirated, intercooled, fuel-injected 5.0L V6 engine, and became the World’s Fastest Pickup and the first pickup to exceed 200 mph at the time. Banks prepared, operated and maintained the 535 hp S-15, smashing two land speed records, and breaking the previous record by more than 60 mph. Two clones of the S-15 were built for drag racing, fathering the pro stock truck category in NHRA.
“Banks is recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on turbocharging technology for diesel and gasoline engines. Banks has worked directly with the Big Three automakers in product development and has even been called upon to head up several speed and racing campaigns, including a GMC Syclone that ran more than 200 mph at Bonneville.” —Sport Truck
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.
