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Gale Banks is joined by Scott Birdsall, Pike's Peak record holder for the fastest diesel vehicle. He plans to return to Pike's Peak this June to beat his own record. But this time he won't be piloting his Cummins-powered 1949 Ford F1. He explains the new EcoDiesel-powered LeMans Prototype car and why Fast & Loud's Aaron Kaufman will take his seat in the Ford. New podcast every week! Got a question for Gale? Email him at askgale@bankspower.com Speed School Podcast with Gale Banks audio feeds can also be found here: https://bnks.pw/podcast #diesel #motorsports #engineering

Gale Banks is joined by Kevin Oeste, host of Bonneville Up to Speed Podcast, V8TV, and owner of V8 Speed & Resto. Oeste is also a former writer at Hot Rod Magazine and is currently the voice of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Everything he does is for the love of cars. The two discuss Banks' dry lake bed speed records and what it takes to get there. New episodes weekly! Got a question for Gale? Send an email to askgale@bankspower.com Speed School Podcast with Gale Banks audio feeds can also be found here: https://bnks.pw/podcast #diesel #motorsports #engineering

During one of our long weekends at Banks working on LokJaw, our supercharged Duramax powered '66 Chevy, Gale stopped by with lunch for the crew. The whine of a supercharger echoed between our buildings like a mating call. We followed the noise to its source... A 2005 Ford GT awaited. He was taking it for a spin in an effort to get the voltage up after sitting for a while. Gale was quick to point out that there are no nannies in the GT. It's a driver's car. And Gale is one hell of a driver... Even at 79. LokJaw lives! Stay tuned for the first fire! https://bnks.pw/banksbuiltseason1 Banks Built is powered by @AMSOIL INC. the leader in synthetics. #ford #fordgt #galebanks

Banks engine builder Mike Keegan test fits a new Banks-spec Comp Cams Duramax L5P camshaft. As Depeche Mode once said, enjoy the silence. The cam will be included in Banks turn-key engines later this year. Learn more about the Duramax powerplant. https://www.bankspower.com/engines #engines #diesel #asmr

In this Banks Built bonus feature, Betim from BBI Autosport mounts a set of Nitto Invo tires to our custom Sparc Industries wheels. But these are no ordinary 22” wheels. Not only did Jonathan from Sparc design the wheels from scratch, but these 8-lug masterpieces were cut from solid 500 lb billets. Adding up the aluminum cost, design time, CAD, and machine hours, the set is worth over $25,000. One wrong move and his tire mounting machine could take a chunk out of the wheels. Betim feels the pressure. LokJaw is under the knife and will fire up soon. Stay tuned! BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com Watch the BANKS BUILT series http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS RoadsterShop Nitto Tire U.S.A. Whipple Superchargers Wilwood Disc Brakes Strange Engineering ATS Diesel Performance Ridetech Vintage Air Kibbetech Brothers Truck Parts Flaming River Industries Aeromotive Fuel Systems Empire Fabrication Sparc Industries MoTeC Flo AirRide Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS) Candela Manufacturing Cerakote QA1 Setrab USA #engines #engineering #bankspower

Gale Banks welcomes Kory Willis, owner of PPEI. The controversial Louisana-based engine tuner discusses his fight with the EPA, ownership of a Tesla Plaid, making horsepower on emissions-equipped vehicles, and valuable tips that he's learned from Gale. The two gearheads have fun closing the generation gap. Got a question for Gale? Send an email to askgale@bankspower.com Speed School Podcast with Gale Banks can also be found here: Apple https://bnks.pw/3rV9Ln3 Spotify https://bnks.pw/3rTMykV iHeart https://bnks.pw/3khC9LG bankspower.com https://official.bankspower.com/speed-school-podcast #diesel #motorsports #engineering

Gale Banks welcomes Rick Young, Banks' 12th employee. Gale erupts in infectious laughter as Rick recalls hilarious antics during the company's early years. From racing exotics in Banks' 1,400 horsepower twin-turbo muscle cars to frightening customers in their own vehicles, Rick's epic tales have Gale falling off his chair. About Speed School Podcast: Gale Banks, the Godfather of turbocharging, shares over 75 years of automotive engineering know-how in this educational and entertaining audio series. From gearing for top speed to calculating Manifold Air Density, every automotive enthusiast stands to learn a thing or two from this land speed record-holding legend. Join Gale for exclusive interviews, frank talk, myth-busting, history lessons, and step-by-step how-tos. Listen to the podcast on YouTube or subscribe via popular podcast apps including: Apple https://bnks.pw/3rV9Ln3 Spotify https://bnks.pw/3rTMykV iHeart https://bnks.pw/3khC9LG bankspower.com https://official.bankspower.com/speed-school-podcast/

Gale Banks welcomes Csaba Csere, former technical director and editor-in-chief of Car and Driver. The two laugh about making history in a 700-hp, 200-mph street-legal Pontiac Trans Am. And, a hair-raising tale of a 170 mph test drive down a Southern California highway that almost cost their lives. Gale answers your questions. About Speed School Podcast: Gale Banks, the Godfather of turbocharging, shares over 75 years of automotive engineering know-how in this educational and entertaining audio series. From gearing for top speed to calculating Manifold Air Density, every automotive enthusiast stands to learn a thing or two from this land speed record-holding legend. Join Gale for exclusive interviews, frank talk, myth-busting, history lessons, and step-by-step how-tos.

In 1986 Gale Banks continues his marine dominance: The “A309” race boat, powered by a Banks Twin-Turbo 454 and driven by Ken Macdonald, wins the Citizen Watch World Jet Boat Marathon (river race) in New Zealand. The river racing series is the most punishing type of endurance racing imaginable because the 900 hp Banks turbocharged marine engines were constantly shock-loaded and subjected to 7-8g impact loads that can rip the flywheel right off the crankshaft. The engines also have to have a very broad powerband so they can idle down to negotiate shallow waters and then blast off to full power. Learn more about Banks' history of building winning machines. https://official.bankspower.com/about-banks-power/

Lawrence "LT" Tolman is about to embark on a summer of towing. The Truck Tech TV host will use his 2020 GMC AT4 Duramax to tow his sport truck to various events. In preparation, LT is doing what he can to minimize temps and wear on key components including the rear differential. To keep his rear gears cool, LT chose Banks' patented Ram-Air rear diff cover which outcools high-capacity flat-back covers by 5X. Learn more: https://bnks.pw/diffcover

Erick owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 3.0L EcoDiesel. He came to Banks looking to overcome the sluggishness of his 37" tires and the additional weight of his overlanding trailer. He installed a Derringer inline tuner, PedalMonster throttle sensitivity controller, and iDash SuperGauge. The Derringer adds a class-leading 57 hp / 79 lb-ft. The PedalMonster gets rid of his turbo lag, which is annoying in the EcoDiesel. His reaction says it all. Derringer tuner, iDash SuperGauge, and PedalMonster https://bankspower.com/collections/compatible-products/year_2021_make_Jeep_model_Wrangler-JL_engine_3-0L-Diesel PedalMonsters are available for hundreds of gas and diesel cars, trucks, and SUVs. https://www.bankspower.com/pedalmonster #Jeep #Gladiator #Wrangler

Announcing the Gale Banks 2024 bid for the Presidency of the United States. Join the team that will turbocharge America and win the race for a better tomorrow. Learn more at GaleBanks2024.com. Meet Gale in your town! Saturday, June 4 Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177 Sunday, June 5 Dot Coffee Shop (sold out) 7006 Gulf Fwy., Houston, TX, 77087 Monday, June 6 Maple Leaf Diner (sold out) 12817 Preston Road #129, Dallas, TX 75230 Saturday, June 11 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027 Saturday, July 2 Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 Saturday, July 23 Nashville Superspeedway 4847-F McCrary Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090 Saturday, September 17 Atlanta Motor Speedway 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228 Saturday, September 24 Kentucky Motor Speedway 8135 Haynes Station Rd, Whitesville, KY 42378 Saturday, October 29 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89115 Saturday, November 5 Auto Club Speedway 9300 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335

Cameron from @EVERYTHANG DIESEL drives a RAM 6.7L dually. He questioned whether the PedalMonster throttle sensitivity controller would change the way his tuned Cummins would feed. So, he gave it a try. PedalMonster is available for hundreds of gas and diesel cars and trucks. If your ride is suffering from pedal lag or throttle enrichment delay as manufacturers call it, you'll find your car or truck feels completely different after installing a PedalMonster. Find one for your vehicle http://bnks.pw/pedalmonster PedalMonster vs Pedal Commander https://bnks.pw/3rW8mf5

The Banks Monster-Ram Gen 2 is the ONLY 50-state emissions compliant intake manifold available for all RAM 6.7L Cummins 2500/3500 pickups. The system improves airflow from the intercooler. Killing stock and the competitors, it flows 72.7 lbs/min Mass Air Flow with Banks’ High-Flow Heater and Billet Intake Plate compared to stock's 38.6 lbs/min. That's an 88.3% increase! The proprietary design raises boost and decreases backpressure at the turbine. The result is better throttle response, improved fuel economy, and far more headroom than stock, especially in higher horsepower applications. Whether your RAM is stock or tuned, it will benefit from the Monster-Ram. Monster-Ram for 2007.5-2012 https://www.bankspower.com/i-3054 Monster-Ram for 2013-2018 https://www.bankspower.com/i-3056 Monster-Ram for 2019+ https://www.bankspower.com/i-3072

The stock intake elbow and heater in your 2007-2022 kill airflow into your engine. Get back all the power you lose and gain a more responsive, efficient engine. The all-new Monster-Ram intake elbow for the RAM Cummins 6.7L lives up to its name. It's an absolute monster. No tuning needed, 50 state emissions compliant, 88% mass airflow gain over stock, 122% CFM gain over stock. And, it outflows all competitors by a country mile. Available in Banks red or natural aluminum for custom coating. Monster-Ram for 2007-2012 https://www.bankspower.com/i-3054 Monster-Ram for 2013-2018 https://www.bankspower.com/i-3056 Monster-Ram for 2019-2022 https://www.bankspower.com/i-3072

David and Chris are members of SoCal Gladiators. Both of them run huge tires which drastically diminished their truck's acceleration. David drives a 3.6L V6 and Chris drives a 3.0L EcoDiesel. David installed a PedalMonster throttle booster and Chris installed a Derringer tuner, PedalMonster, and iDash DataMonster. The new Derringer for EcoDiesels safely adds 57 hp and 73 lb-ft of torque while the PedalMonster adds much-needed throttle response. Watch their reviews. Products shown in this video: Derringer tuner with iDash DataMonster https://www.bankspower.com/i-3049 PedalMonster (for use with iDash) https://www.bankspower.com/i-2940 PedalMonster is also available as a stand-alone device, controlled by a free mobile app. https://www.bankspower.com/i-2945 PedalMonsters are available for hundreds of gas and diesel cars, trucks, and SUVs. https://www.bankspower.com/pedalmonster #Jeep #Gladiator #Wrangler

Sept. 1990 - Despite the aerodynamics of a brick, the Banks / GMC LSR Syclone had a max speed of 210 mph. Equipped with a Gale Banks n/a, intercooled, fuel-injected 5.0L V6 engine, it became the World’s Fastest Pickup, 200+mph at the time. The 535 hp 5.0 liter V-6 still needed extra power so we “supercharged” the air into the intake… naturally with no forced induction. We rammed the incoming air through heat exchangers that ran circulated ice water from a tank in the bed of the truck bringing the intake temp down to about 55° adding +30hp. This changed the density of the intake air dramatically and increased power throughout the run. In short we intercooler the intake and supercharged the air. Pretty cool (get it?)

Steven uses his 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Duramax to tow a car trailer all over the Southwest. He called Banks to add more power and kill the throttle lag. He installed a Derringer tuner, PedalMonster throttle booster, and iDash DataMonster and gained 81 hp / 144 lb-ft, which improved his passing ability, hill climb speed, and completely eliminated the dreaded throttle lag. No other performance parts manufacturer knows more about the Duramax engine than Banks Power. Don't believe us? Google it. Shop 2017-2022 Duramax parts: https://bnks.pw/l5p

Back in 2000, Trucks! TV host Stacey David installed a Banks PowerPack in a new RAM 5.9L Cummins and our phones lit up like a Christmas tree. With a 108 horsepower increase from stock, the PowerPack was huge success. The kit, which has been updated with new parts since then, has remained one of our most popular power systems. 1994-1998 RAM 5.9L https://www.bankspower.com/c-160 1998-2002 RAM 5.9L https://www.bankspower.com/c-161 2003-2007 RAM 5.9L https://www.bankspower.com/c-159 2007-2009 RAM 6.7L https://www.bankspower.com/c-163 2010-2012 RAM 6.7L https://www.bankspower.com/c-164 2013-2018 RAM 6.7L https://www.bankspower.com/c-166 2019+ RAM 6.7L https://www.bankspower.com/c-162

How do you know if motor oil is doing its job? You put it in an engine and subject it to a brutal 50-hour test. Before assembly, every component is carefully measured and tolerances are documented. This establishes a baseline. After the test, every moving component is measured again. The test produces data that the motor oil manufacturer can use to improve their formula. Join Gale Banks as he continues his lubrication education. Ep 1: How synthetic motor oil is made https://youtu.be/-ZYSrLI34FA Ep 2: Motor oil chemistry lesson https://youtu.be/9rEGIB2F8qA Ep 3: Motor oil chemical lab testing https://youtu.be/NuX1tWwLjy8 Ep 4: Motor oil mechanical lab testing https://youtu.be/mnseEdDSVDM 00:00 Intro 00:49 Dyno cell specs 03:09 Test cycle explained 05:05 Begin dyno test 09:38 Gale reviews the data 13:43 Engine analysis 16:27 Leaf blowers? Thanks to @AMSOIL INC. for the tour and education! #science #chemistry #howto

DataLogViewer.com is a free web app presented by Banks Power. View and analyze race data from your iDash DataMonster or other data logging system. Reviewing data logs is also helpful when troubleshooting vehicle issues. Simply upload your data log to the website and choose the parameters you want to analyze and compare. Zoom into any point in time for a closer look. Compare up to 4 parameters per graph on up to 4 graphs. Export screenshots for printing or sharing. If there are features or functionality you'd like to see added, please let us know in the comments. DataLogViewer http://www.datalogviewer.com iDash DataMonster https://www.bankspower.com/idash #autoracing #datalog #racing

How does motor oil get its winter viscosity rating like 5W, 10W, etc? How are foam and aeration tested? How does it hold up to severe oxidation and what corrosion protection does it offer? What effect do oil additives have on metals they claim to protect? These are just a few of the questions answered as Gale Banks continues his lubrication education in Speed School, Episode 3 of our 4-part series. Links below. Ep 1: How synthetic motor oil is made https://youtu.be/-ZYSrLI34FA Ep 2: Motor oil chemistry lesson https://youtu.be/9rEGIB2F8qA Ep 3: Motor oil chemical lab testing https://youtu.be/NuX1tWwLjy8 Ep 4: Motor oil mechanical lab testing https://youtu.be/mnseEdDSVDM 00:00 Intro 01:30 Cold-cranking simulator 02:40 Viscosity baths 04:15 Measuring elements 06:30 Measuring water 08:30 Measuring particles 09:52 Volatility testing 10:50 Measuring oil's resistance to wear 13:40 Measuring foam 16:25 Oxidation testing 18:25 Corrosion resistance 22:00 Cold pour testing Thanks to @AMSOIL INC. for the tour and education! #science #chemistry #howto

Erica loves everything about her Jeep 392 but its throttle response. Since the avid off-roader already had a PedalMonster throttle booster on her Toyota Tundra, she figured she'd try one on her Wrangler. Her reaction says it all. PedalMonster is the ONLY throttle booster with Reverse Safety. When you put your vehicle in reverse, it seamlessly returns you to stock throttle response so you don't back over grandma. It's the ONLY throttle booster with ActiveSafety. If PedalMonster loses power, it defaults to stock throttle. No other throttle booster can claim that... Because we patented it. PedalMonster is available for hundreds of cars and trucks! https://www.bnks.pw/pedalmonster #jeep #wrangler #gladiator

Gale Banks continues his lubrication education as he dives deep into synthetic motor oil chemistry. What raw materials and additives are used and why? These are just a few of the questions he aims to answer during his in-depth tour of AMSOIL's chemical laboratory. This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Additional episodes below. Ep 1: How synthetic motor oil is made https://youtu.be/-ZYSrLI34FA Ep 2: Motor oil chemistry lesson https://youtu.be/9rEGIB2F8qA Ep 3: Motor oil chemical lab testing (coming soon) https://youtu.be/NuX1tWwLjy8 Ep 4: Motor oil mechanical lab testing (coming soon) https://youtu.be/mnseEdDSVDM 00:00 Intro 01:20 Lubricant's primary role 04:08 Base oil basics 11:47 ZDDP chemical structure 13:37 ZDDP protective layer 15:43 Saturated molecules 17:11 Paraffins 17:47 Napthenes 18:57 Aromatics 19:52 Polyalphaolefins 23:04 Dispersants and soot 25:30 Detergents 27:21 Rust inhibitors 29:39 Requirements of 5W30 37:41 Motor oil comparison Thanks to @AMSOIL INC. for the tour and education! #science #chemistry #howto

As Gale Banks prepares to debut the new Banks diesel crate engine program, he wants to know as much as he can about synthetic motor oil. How is it made, what additives are used and why, and what qualities define a superior synthetic motor oil? These are just a few of the questions he aims to answer during this 4-part tour of AMSOIL's Superior, Wisconsin manufacturing plant. Ep 2: Motor oil chemistry lesson https://youtu.be/9rEGIB2F8qA Ep 3: Motor oil chemical lab testing https://youtu.be/NuX1tWwLjy8 Ep 4: Motor oil mechanical lab testing (coming soon) https://youtu.be/mnseEdDSVDM Thanks to @AMSOIL INC. for the tour and education! 00:00 Intro 00:48 History of synthetic motor oil 04:15 Base oil delivery 06:15 Blending oils 10:57 Blending oils with additives 15:54 Motor oil packaging line 19:53 Additive packaging line 23:35 Warehouse and distribution #science #chemistry #howto