Wastegate Actuator Magic and the Jay Leno Tank Car Manual
How much do you want to know about wastegates and variable geometry turbos? Lots? Then give this a read. Plus, gain some insight into the engine that
October 12, 2016
Jay Leno Garage
This Just In From Jay Leno’s Garage
Burbank, California March 21, 2009 – When Jay Leno calls from the Big Dog Garage and asks: “What’s new?” No one jokes back: “New York, New Jersey, or New Brunswick.” What Gale Banks answered back was the news that his diesel-powered Chevy S-10 Duramax-powered drag truck had just set both a new ET number and a top speed record. Leno immediately answered back with a invitation for Banks to bring the speedy Sidewinder out to Jay’s Garage for a twelve (plus) minute walk-around of the machine. Quite a day Jay!
April 7, 2009
This Just In From Jay Leno’s Garage
Gale takes the Sidewinder S-10 drag truck over to Jay Leno’s for some fun and burnouts. Burbank, California March 21, 2009 – When Jay Leno calls from
October 12, 2016
THE LENO TANK CAR COMES “HOME” TO BANKS FOR A CHECK-UP
In the fall of 2008 this magnificent machine came “home” to the Banks tech shop for a short, regularly-scheduled maintenance visit. Of course we are using the terms “regular” and “maintenance” with some relativity here.
December 29, 2008
Jay Leno’s Ultimate Hot Rod
What happens when you leave a Korean War tank engine sitting too close to the hot rod that you parked over at Gale Banks Engineering?
October 31, 2007
Azusa Firm Turns It Up A Notch
“I’m a futurist. It’s always about what’s next. We tend to engineer the automotive future.” – Gale Banks
September 30, 2007
Gale Banks Elected to the 2007 SEMA Board of Directors!
“What I hope to bring SEMA is a clear view into the future, its challenges and its opportunities.” — Gale Banks How can I help SEMA today?
October 12, 2016
Atom is da Bomb! or How to Distort Your Face in Under Three Seconds
Upgrade Your Ride: Unleash the Power Within
Craving an adrenaline rush? Look no further than the Brammo Ariel Atom. This lightweight speedster, powered by a supercharged GM Ecotec engine, delivers a heart-pounding 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds. But that’s just the beginning. Banks is pushing the boundaries of performance with modified Ecotec engines, promising even more power and versatility for everything from sandrails to hot rods. Ready to ditch the gas-guzzling V8? Join the future of automotive performance with high-powered, fuel-efficient options.
April 18, 2007
Director of Marketing at Banks Power
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