Jay Leno Garage

Kory Willis | Speed School Podcast Ep 3

Kory Willis, the owner of PPEI, discusses his fight with the EPA, making sizeable horsepower gains on emissions-equipped vehicles.

May 10, 2022

Banks Adds Huge Power to Leno’s Tank Car

Unleash Your Vehicle’s Inner Beast: Turbocharge Your Ride

Dreaming of transforming your car into a powerhouse? Get inspired by the legendary transformation of Jay Leno’s Tank Car. In 2006, automotive wizard Gale Banks turbocharged this monstrous vehicle, doubling its horsepower to an astonishing 1,600 HP. Ready to upgrade your own ride? Discover how expert engineering and cutting-edge technology can elevate your driving experience.

December 31, 2021

A Detailed Look At Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Jay Leno is without a doubt one of the biggest names in both comedy and cars, alongside Jerry Seinfeld.

March 3, 2021

Car guy Heaven…That’s where I am!

Experience automotive artistry at its finest! Join us at the exclusive Car Classic in Pasadena, California, where visionary designs come to life. Witness legendary cars and meet industry icons like Jay Leno and Syd Mead, the mind behind Blade Runner and Interstellar. Get inspired by the future of automotive design and discover your next dream car.

July 18, 2016

Episode #8: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Episode #8: Completion and testing
Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs.

June 6, 2016

Episode #7: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Episode #7: Wastegates and exhaust
Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs.

June 3, 2016

Episode #6: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Three pumps, no waiting! On the wet side of the EFI system, Bosch provided us with their 200 liter-per-hour, 5-bar (72 psig) electric fuel pumps. With each pump putting out just under one gallon per minute, it’ll take three of them in parallel to feed this monster.

May 16, 2016

Episode #5: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Episode #5: Electronic Fuel Injection
Jay Leno’s Tank Car is just one of several high profile development programs ongoing in the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering labs.

May 13, 2016

Episode #4: Turbocharging Jay Leno’s Tank Car

Jay to Gale: Hey, Can You Banks This?
Part Four in a Series. Follow along with us as we take a behind-the-scenes trip through the Banks Advanced Prototype Engineering laboratory to view the magical transformation of a Cold War-era giant into a modern superpower.

May 12, 2016