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Our supercharged Duramax swapped '66 C20 pickup will be unveiled in AMSOIL's booth at SEMA, November 2-5, and we've got a ton of work to do to get it there. While Erik's cutting and welding the giant 5" stainless steel intake tubes, Gale and Matt put the finishing touches on the intake manifold, including nitrous oxide (NOS) injector ports. Why? Because nitrous, of course! 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 (Announced so far...) 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 00:00 Intro 00:36 Intake tube strategy 02:20 Erik builds intake tubes 05:25 Erik finalizes intake tubes 06:59 Sean at Empire Fab 09:16 Gale reviews manifold design 19:10 Next episode teaser #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #bankspower

Just like most Jeep owners, Sandy couldn't leave it stock. So, Sandy did what most Jeep owners do—he started with the basics: suspension lift, wheels, larger tires, and a heavy-duty steel bumper. But with that added weight and rotating mass came a loss of acceleration and responsiveness. Sandy heard positive reviews about the Derringer and PedalMonster and wanted to give the equipment a try. Derringer adds +57 hp/+73 lb-ft, 6 on-the-fly power levels 2019+ Ram 1500 and 2020+ Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator 3.0L EcoDiesel Derringer tuner and iDash SuperGauge for Jeep/RAM EcoDiesel 3.0L https://www.bankspower.com/i-3049 Derringer tuner and iDash DataMonster for Jeep/RAM EcoDiesel 3.0L https://www.bankspower.com/i-3050 PedalMonster for use with iDash https://www.bankspower.com/i-2940 #jeep #wrangler #gladiator

If you’ve ever seen the dashboard in a ’66 Chevy pickup, you know how ugly it is. So, it’s time for an upgrade. We’re proud to announce we’ve partnered with MoTeC to display valuable data from LokJaw’s supercharged 6.6L Duramax and Allison 1000 6-speed transmission. Gale, Matt, and Quinn design and plan the new digital dashboard, complete with a MoTeC C127 and four iDash DataMonsters. The C127 has been designed with powerful functionality and an impressive, 7-inch high-resolution, full-color screen. Numerous selectable layouts are supplied with configurable channels, labels, and color schemes. One of the many reasons we chose the C127 is for its flexibility to treat our screen as a blank canvas and design our own layout with unique graphics that’ll match the iDashes as well as LokJaw’s rusty-meets-modern aesthetic. The MoTeC display will be fed data acquired by a MoTeC M142 ECM and a myriad of Banks pressure, temperature, and speed sensors. MoTeC C127 Digital Display https://bnks.pw/MoTeCC127 Banks iDash DataMonster http://bit.ly/2UYeCnT 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 (Announced so far...) 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 00:00 Intro 00:27 Deconstructing the old dashboard 04:06 Gale reviews Quinn's CAD 13:34 Gale reviews sensor location 22:38 Next weeks teaser #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #bankspower

When he's not assisting his father Richard with repairing transmissions on their @Precision Transmission YouTube channel, Trent Crich is in the shop servicing customers' vehicles. Here Trent performs a rear differential service on a 2018 RAM 3500 dually that regularly tows more than 30,000 lbs. This is the first time Trent has worked with a Banks' Ram-Air rear differential cover. The angled fill port, drain plug, and @AMSOIL INC. Easy-Packs made his job incredibly easy. Ram-Air rear differential covers are available for GM, RAM, and Ford full-size trucks. https://bnks.pw/diffcover Watch Gale Banks' Diff Cover Engineering series https://bnks.pw/2WoyN1h Ram-Air Rear Differential Cover Features 👉 Patented design cools 5X better than flat-backs 👉 Out-performs stock and flat-back high-capacity covers and does so with less lubricant. 👉 Increased distance between service intervals 👉 A380 aircraft aluminum die-cast for exceptional strength and precise fit 👉 534 square inches of surface area to ensure optimal heat rejection 👉 Patented Ram-Air scoops re-direct air up through 534 sq inches of external fin area 👉 Ram-Air scoops are designed to break-away if hit 👉 Sight-Glass with Contrast Screen 👉 Magnetic Fill Plug 👉 Magnetic Drain Plug 👉 Available with AMSOIL Severe Gear Full Synthetic Lubricant Watch the full video from @Precision Transmission https://youtu.be/tPt5ftFF0Lo

LokJaw will be propelled by a Whipple supercharged 6.6L Duramax diesel power plant which requires an abundance of air. Watch as Erik and Matt modify radiator core support that houses two custom fabricated intake air boxes with massive Banks Big-Ass Filters. These air boxes will have an inlet through the grill that will ram air into the air boxes and into our Whipple Supercharger, then into our Duramax giving LokJaw the air it'll need to reach our horsepower goal! Watch the BANKS BUILT series. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA 00:00 Intro 00:36 Erik preps for LokJaw 01:53 Fitting radiator to core support 03:05 Mounting the LTR and a/c condenser 04:50 CAD review brackets for LTR and ACC 05:12 Fabricating brackets for LTR and ACC 06:14 Erik reviews Matt's design 09:30 Erik fabricated air boxes 13:59 Erik modifies radiator core support 18:38 Next episode teaser BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) 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

We're working with Sparc Industries to design and manufacturing LokJaw’s custom wheels. Here’s why. Our ’66 Chevy C20 pickup will lay frame thanks to the Roadster Shop bagged chassis. But this presents a problem. We need special wheels that no one makes 8-lug wheels with our specs. The front wheels can’t exceed 8.5” wide if the guys intend to have any acceptable turning radius. And, the rear wheels must have the perfect offset or they’ll crash into the inside of the bed when it’s lowered. Back in 2012, Jonathan Peace, his father and brother, approached Gale Banks to build a twin-turbo engine for their Thunderbird. But this was no ordinary Thunderbird. The car won the coveted Ridler Award. There is no higher honor in the custom car industry. Judges pour over every nut and bolt. No detail is too small. When you’ve won the Ridler, your car is the best of the best. After graduating from the prestigious Art Center College of Design, Jonathan Peace opened Sparc Industries, offering custom steering and road wheels for high-end builds. Today, his line of billet aluminum steering wheels is priced affordably so anyone with a vintage vehicle can own one. Most recently, Jonathan began offering road wheel design and manufacturing services which is where this video begins. Sparc Industries steering wheels https://bnks.pw/sparc Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) 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 #mechanicalengineering #fabrication #wheels

LokJaw is now in the hands of Sean Ramage, skilled fabricator, and owner of Empire Fabrication. While some viewers have commented that Sean may have bitten off more than he can chew, given the compressed timeline before November's SEMA Show, he’s fully embraced the challenge. Sean's creating a completely custom engine bay, transmission tunnel, and bed skin. But first, he has to repair rust that could leave the truck's occupants wet during a rainstorm. Follow Empire Fabrication to see behind-the-scenes photos https://www.instagram.com/empire_fabrication Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) 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 00:00 Intro 00:37 Installing new roof 01:00 Rocker and floor repair 01:51 Valance fabrication 03:35 Don't be a sissy 05:03 Gas hole vanishes 06:40 Firewall and fenders 10:14 Next episode teaser #mechanicalengineering #fabrication #bankspower

Trucks! TV host Stacey David installed a Banks Exhaust Brake in a new Ford 7.3L Power Stroke and before the episode was even over, our phones blew up. Recently, 6.0 and 7.3 Super Duties have become even more popular. Banks upgrade parts for these trusty trucks are selling almost as fast as they were in 1999. Control downhill speed without killing your brakes. The intelligent Banks Brake provides up to 12% more stopping force than standard exhaust brakes, increases engine power when not in use, and requires no maintenance. Exhaust brake for 1999-1999.5 7.3L https://www.bankspower.com/i-560 Exhaust brake for 1999.5-2003 7.3L https://www.bankspower.com/i-562 TransCommand for 4R100 https://www.bankspower.com/i-774 SmartLock® Trans Brake for 1999-2003 7.3L https://www.bankspower.com/i-52 Big Hoss® Tuner for 1994-2003 Ford F250/F350 7.3L https://www.bankspower.com/i-1960 Ram-Air intake for 1999-2003 7.3L https://www.bankspower.com/i-545 Shop more 7.3L and 6.0L parts https://www.bankspower.com

Andrew, known as Repair Geek on YouTube, was skeptical of the PedalMonster throttle booster. If he wanted to accelerate more quickly, all he had to do is mash the pedal. But that skepticism ended when he tried one in his Duramax 2.8L-powered Colorado pickup. Andrew not only explains how the PedalMonster woke up his truck, but he details the patented safety features that set it apart from Pedal Commander and other competitive devices. Thanks to Andrew for the use of his video. Subscribe to Repair Geek here. https://www.youtube.com/c/RepairGeek Find the PedalMonster that's right for your car or truck. https://bnks.pw/pedalmonster The only OBD-connected throttle booster, PedalMonster is the smartest and safest device of its kind. It gives you the ability to custom-tailor your vehicle's throttle response. Patented features like ActiveSafety health monitoring circuitry, Reverse Safety, and Adjustable Low-Speed Trim set it apart from all competitors. When you put your vehicle in reverse, all other throttle boosters give you the same increased sensitivity. You don't want to go fast in reverse! PedalMonster knows when you're in reverse and returns you to stock throttle response. If your car or truck suffers from dead-pedal, sponge pedal, or sluggish throttle response, PedalMonster is the cure. And, it's warranty-friendly. After removal, it's undetectable. 🏁 Fixes dead pedal 🏁 Gives you ultimate control over throttle sensitivity 🏁 Improves engine response time 🏁 Compatible with 100+ cars and trucks 🏁 30 unique throttle maps 🏁 City, Sport, Track modes with 10 unique levels each 🏁 OBD-II connected 🏁 Reverse Safety returns pedal to stock in reverse gear 🏁 Adjustable Low-Speed Trim prevents wheel spin at slow speeds, great for towing, sand, snow, or ice. 🏁 Warranty-friendly: No footprint left behind after removal #carmods #electricalengineering #throttlebooster

The guys head out to drop off LokJaw, our 1966 Chevy C20 to be fitted with custom sheet metal, at Empire Fabrication in Ventura CA. Sean, the owner of Empire Fabrication, breaks down his strategy for finalizing the sheet metal work as the guys talk about placement and ideal aesthetic for LokJaw's supercharged Duramax engine bay. If you liked the video or are a new subscriber to our channel we really appreciate it! Remember to share with friends and family if they too would be interested in entertaining and educational content. Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC. , the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) RoadsterShop Nitto Tire U.S.A. Whipple Superchargers Wilwood Disc Brakes Strange Engineering ATS Diesel Performance Ridetech Vintage Air inc Kibbetech BROTHERS Truck Parts Flaming River Industries Aeromotive Fuel Systems Empire Fabrication #fabrication #restomod #supercharged

RAM enthusiast and Wrenchworkz apparel owner, Greg Alberalla, walks us through his latest modifications. The 2005 RAM weighs in at 6,500 lbs and puts 1,400 horsepower to the pavement thanks to a Freedom Racing 6.7 liter nitrous-injected engine. Greg explains how he and his crew chief uses a pair of iDash DataMonsters and a suite of sensors to record critical data captured during his races. The data has allowed them to quicker passes by tuning the engine to run more efficiently. The iDash comes in two configurations: iDash DataMonster and iDash SuperGauge. Both are identical, with the addition of the data logging feature in the DataMonster. You can record up to 100 parameters for hundreds of hours on the supplied microSD card. This is the ultimate tool for racing, diagnostics, or anyone with an inquiring mind. Both SuperGauge and DataMonster have Mini/Max logs, custom high and low alerts, and dozens of patented parameters no other gauge on the market can offer. Instrumentation shown in this video: bankspower.com/idash iDash Sensor Examples (plan your own): https://bnks.pw/36BR3FM Monster-Ram intake manifold (custom-coated) https://www.bankspower.com/i-2573 Repair Geek reviews iDash SuperGauge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aM6L56OpPw

When Jeffrey Transou shared his concept art with us in Episode 4, we immediately fell in love with the way the hood and bed opened opposite of each other. But because this is unique and there are no off-the-shelf parts to make your hood open backward, the guys design custom hinges, brackets, and futuristic-looking hood supports to turn Jeffrey's concept into a reality. Remember, if something is worth doing, it's worth doing right. Stay tuned while we convert our 1966 Chevy C-20 into a one-of-a-kind supercharged Duramax l5P diesel powered beast. Episodes released weekly as we work on the build. Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (So far...) Roadster Shop 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 00:00 Intro 00:22 Birth of the bracket 01:18 The game plan 01:59 Attaching the hood hinges 03:51 Installing the FEAD 05:31 Fender supports to core support 12:40 Fabricating hood brackets 16:49 Installing and operating hood 20:47 Next episode teaser

Kate, Product Specialist at Banks, runs down her top 10 favorite features of the iDash, the smallest, most powerful, and value-packed data acquisition instrument on the market. The iDash is available as a SuperGauge or DataMonster. The two instruments are identical, with the addition of a powerful data logging (recording) feature in the DataMonster. Both gauges display hundreds of parameters including pressures, temperatures, speeds, fluid levels, as well as dozens of patented parameters not found on any other gauge. Both devices also control Banks tuners, throttle boosters, speed brakes, and more. Find the right iDash for you. https://www.bankspower.com/idash iDash DataMonster • The smallest, most advanced digital gauge and data recorder of its kind • Displays 2-8 gauge per page on 5 customizable pages • Displays hundreds of parameters, many patented • Records up to 100 parameters at 20 hz for hundreds of hours on the supplied microSD card • Set Min/Max values for any parameter to see highs and lows • View data on the iDash or transfer it to a computer for analysis • iDash works with all 2008+ vehicles • Plug-and-play • Add additional sensors with Banks expansion modules • Completely customizable 00:00 Intro 00:52 Customizable screens 01:27 Minimum and Maximum logs 02:09 Mission Control 02:39 External sensors 02:57 Compact size 03:24 Custom alerts 03:41 Easy to read 04:01 Onboard Diagnostics 04:12 Data Logging 05:31 Banks exclusive parameters #bankspower #automotive #electricalengineering

Erik and Matt design bracketry for the Flaming River steering column, Wilwood brake pedal assembly, and master cylinder. We teamed up with Flaming River for LokJaw’s steering column, steering shaft, universal joints, and support bearings. The Berea, Ohio company was founded in 1987 and boasts numerous SEMA new product and design awards. Their tilt steering columns are second to none. And best of all, Flaming River equipment is designed and manufactured in the USA. Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC.​, the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) @RoadsterShop @Nitto Tire U.S.A. @Whipple Superchargers @Strange Engineering @ATS Diesel Performance @ridetechtv @Vintage Air inc @Kibbetech @Wilwood Disc Brakes @BROTHERS Truck Parts @Flaming River Industries Aeromotive Fuel Systems Empire Fabrication 00:00 Intro 00:23 Flaming River steering column 04:52 Steering linkage bracket 06:41 Bending the bracket 10:18 Science project 11:30 Steering linkage bracket installation 12:39 Master cylinder and steering column game plan 14:20 Our new grille 15:06 Measurements for master cylinder and steering column 16:01 CAD of the master cylinder and steering column bracket 16:40 Erik cuts room for the driveshaft 21:18 Revising the master cylinder and steering column bracket 24:11 Final installation 25:17 Next episode teaser #mechanicalengineering #fabrication #racecars

What is an iDash and how is it different than other OBD and diagnostic monitors? Andrew, known to thousands of YouTube fans as Repair Geek, installs a Banks iDash SuperGauge in his Chevy Colorado 2.8L diesel pickup and reviews the compact yet powerful OBD monitor, explains how he uses it, and offers some tips and tricks. The iDash is available as a SuperGauge or DataMonster. The two instruments are identical, with the addition of powerful data logging (recording) in the DataMonster. Both units also control Banks tuners, throttle boosters, speed brakes, and more. Find the right iDash for you. https://www.bankspower.com/idash Subscribe to Repair Geek https://www.youtube.com/RepairGeek

Jason's 2015 RAM 6.4L Powerwagon has plenty of power. But accessing that power is painful because the truck takes its sweet time getting into the powerband. The new Banks PedalMonster fixes sponge-pedal and gets right to the power. It creates instant throttle response and transforms the driving experience immediately. Watch Jason's reaction. PedalMonster works with the following RAM trucks: 6.7L diesel 6.4L gas 5.7L gas 4.7L gas 3.7L gas 3.6L gas 3.0L diesel Enter your year, make and model to find the PedalMonster that's right for your car or truck. https://bnks.pw/pedalmonster The only OBD-connected throttle booster, PedalMonster is the smartest and safest device of its kind. It gives you the ability to custom-tailor your vehicle's throttle response. Patented features like ActiveSafety health monitoring circuitry, Reverse Safety, and Adjustable Low-Speed Trim set it apart from all competitors. When you put your vehicle in reverse, all other throttle boosters give you the same increased sensitivity. You don't want to go fast in reverse! PedalMonster knows when you're in reverse and returns you to stock throttle response. If your car or truck suffers from dead-pedal, sponge pedal, or sluggish throttle response, PedalMonster is the cure. And, it's warranty-friendly. After removal, it's undetectable. 🏁 Fixes dead pedal 🏁 Gives you ultimate control over throttle sensitivity 🏁 Improves engine response time 🏁 Compatible with 100+ cars and trucks 🏁 30 unique throttle maps 🏁 City, Sport, Track modes with 10 unique levels each 🏁 OBD-II connected 🏁 Reverse Safety returns pedal to stock in reverse gear 🏁 Adjustable Low-Speed Trim prevents wheel spin at slow speeds, great for towing, sand, snow, or ice. 🏁 Warranty-friendly: No footprint left behind after removal #ram #ramtrucks #bankspower

Gale announces his top speed goal for our ’66 Chevy pickup. But getting to that speed isn’t the issue. It’s stopping power that we’ll need help with. That’s where Wilwood Engineering comes in. We need a TX6R big brake kit front and rear. Wait until you see the size of these calipers and rotors. Wilwood offers the TX6R big brake kit for 2011-19 GM 2500/3500 HD as well as Ford, and RAM full-size pickups. GM front: https://bnks.pw/2OiBvRZ GM rear: https://bnks.pw/3drrHxC Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC.​, the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) @RoadsterShop @Nitto Tire U.S.A. @Whipple Superchargers @Strange Engineering @ATS Diesel Performance @ridetechtv @Vintage Air inc @Kibbetech @BROTHERS Truck Parts @Flaming River Industries Aeromotive Fuel Systems Empire Fabrication 00:00 Intro 00:24 Gale meets Wilwood 00:59 LokJaw 02:23 Gale explains our Duramax 07:39 How we'll stop it 14:00 Pedal assembly 17:00 Master cylinder 18:34 Next episode teaser

JEEP owner reacts to PedalMonster throttle booster after installing them in his 2021 Wrangler 2.0L turbo. Kris bought a new Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0L turbo back in 2019 and ever since then, he's been searching for a way to get rid of his turbo lag. Although he loved the power and torque of the engine, the lack of responsiveness was making it less and less fun to drive. After extensive research, Kris decided to install the new patented PedalMonster throttle booster which increases throttle response. Products in this video: PedalMonster stand-alone (controlled via mobile app) https://www.bankspower.com/i-2945 PedalMonster is also available with the iDash SuperGauge or iDash DataMonster, which both provide a window into your Jeep's engine by displaying hundreds of pressures, temps, speeds, and more that your dashboard doesn't. Both iDash units are identical, with the addition of the data recording feature on the iDash DataMonster. PedalMonster with iDash SuperGauge https://www.bankspower.com/i-2943 PedalMonster with iDash DataMonster https://www.bankspower.com/i-2942 PedalMonsters are available for hundreds of gas and diesel cars, trucks, and SUVs. https://www.bankspower.com/pedalmonster #Jeep #Gladiator #Wrangler

Banks history is laden with trophies and awards for its accomplishments in gasoline performance. One example was the naturally aspirated GMC S-15 Syclone. That’s not to say that the original idea wasn’t to turbocharge the engine in the Syclone. On the contrary, Banks originally proposed things that would have made the pickup a completely different animal. The original configuration was supposed to be a full-size Sierra using all-wheel drive for better traction and more evenly distributed power on the salt. The half-ton pickup would have been powered by a twin-turbocharged big-block 502. Those plans were squashed during a meeting about the record attempt with Chevy executives saying if there was going to be a full-sized performance truck, it was going to be under their banner. GMC reps said that they didn’t make all-wheel-drive trucks and that none of the trucks they sold were turbocharged. The GM top brass wanted the truck’s image to be represented as a hopped-up stock truck that went to the salt. Banks was left the S-15 mini-truck powered by a naturally aspirated V-6. The largest engine displacement available in an S-15 was a 4.3-liter. Since GM had ideas for power other than Gale’s twin-turbo V8 monster could produce, they decided to bore and stroke the stock V6 engine to 5.0 liters. However, they still needed more power. Banks came up with a rather ingenious way to “supercharge” the air into the intake… naturally, and with no forced induction. The outside air was rammed in from two locations in the front of the truck and then passed through heat exchangers running circulated ice water from a tank in the bed of the truck and then into a specialized intake manifold. The temperature of the intake air dramatically decreased by 40° resulting in increased power throughout the entire run. In the Summer of 1989, the Syclone went on to take five records, including an FIA International World Speed Record of 194 MPH. #bankspower #gmc #typhoon #syclone #gmcsyclone #gmctruck #v6 #throwbackthursday #timemachine #history #science #engineering #design #intercooled #naturallyaspirated #bonneville #saltflats #racing #worldrecord #champion #worldsfastest #nhra #80s #90s #obsgmc

The Banks team 3-D scans the front end, wheels, tires, and chassis in the raised and lowered positions in order to model all components Solidworks. This will allow us to design the front engine accessory drive (FEAD), intake air system, and hood hinges in the computer, precisely. Although setup time is increased, designing these parts virtually will dramatically reduce fabrication time. It also ensures that everything will fit right the first time. We then scan the bed and merge the inner and outer sheet metal into one unit. In theory, this will allow us to cut the bed in half in the computer and design the dump bed structure, and know it’ll work before we even turn on a cutting tool. **NEW EPISODE EVERY THURSDAY** Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC.​, the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) @RoadsterShop @Nitto Tire U.S.A. @Whipple Superchargers @Strange Engineering @ATS Diesel Performance @ridetechtv @Vintage Air inc @Kibbetech @BROTHERS Truck Parts Aeromotive Fuel Systems 00:00 Intro 00:28 Bed disassembly 02:45 Bed on chassis 04:31 3-D scanning front end 06:19 Designing hood hinges 13:26 Truck bed fabrication plan 15:51 3-D laser scanning bed 19:31 Next episode teaser

This beautiful 1986 Ford F-250 6.9L features a Banks Sidewinder Turbo System and is owned by Denton, TX-based CH Mobile Auto Detail. The Banks' wastegated Sidewinder turbo is the ultimate upgrade for classic diesels adding up to 82 hp and 143 lb-ft to the wheels! Tow uphill 53% quicker and keep your transmission happy with fewer downshifts. And, increase fuel economy by 29%! The system is compatible with 1983-1993 6.9L and 7.3L F-250/F-350. Sidewinder system for automatic transmission https://bnks.pw/sidewinder Sidewinder system for manual transmission https://bnks.pw/sidewindermanual #bankspower #ford #f250 #sidewinderturbo #bankssidewinder #howto #diesel #classictrucks #forddiesel #ford #builtfordtough #obs #fordtrucks #80s #90s

It's exhilarating! PedalMonster gives you the throttle response that the vehicle's manufacturer should have given you. The new patented PedalMonster is the smartest and safest throttle booster available. It's the first-ever OBD-II data-connected intelligent throttle response controller for cars and trucks. When Gale and the Banks Engineering team discovered that all other throttle boosters were unsafe, they set out to make a better one. City, Sport, and Track modes provide 10 unique levels each of increasing intensity for both manual and automatic transmissions, making modern drive-by-wire cars and trucks feel more responsive than ever! Dead pedal is a thing of the past. PedalMonster’s internal circuitry is powered by the reliable +12 volt OBD-II connector. Competitive devices draw current directly from the low-overhead +5 volt throttle pedal circuit, often causing a check engine light and reduced engine power. And, after removal, no footprint is left behind, making it warranty-friendly. PedalMonster seamlessly integrates with Banks tuners, monitors, and supports all popular cars and trucks, domestic and foreign, stock and tuned! Available as a stand-alone module, for use with existing iDash, with iDash SuperGauge, and iDash DataMonster. To find out if there's one for your car or truck, enter your make and model here 👉 https://bnks.pw/pedalmonster #throttlebooster #electricalengineering #bankspower

After Erik and Matt drop the cab of our '66 Chevy C20 pickup onto the new Roadster Shop chassis, they're joined by Gale who maps out the high-flow intake system using technology from the Banks' GMC Type-R road race truck. His plan is to use two Big-Ass filters, found in our Ram-Air intake system for the 2017-19 Duramax L5P. The goal is to ram as much air into the nose of the truck as possible, ramming air into the intake system. But squeezing these massive filters into the engine bay will be no easy task. **NEW EPISODE EVERY THURSDAY** Watch the BANKS BUILT series here. http://bnks.pw/3k48oNA BANKS BUILT is protected by @AMSOIL INC., the leader in synthetics. https://www.amsoil.com BANKS BUILT official partners and equipment list http://bnks.pw/lokjaw Roadster Shop SPEC Series Chassis https://roadstershop.com OFFICIAL PARTNERS (Announced so far...) @RoadsterShop @Nitto Tire U.S.A. @Whipple Superchargers @Strange Engineering @ATS Diesel Performance @ridetechtv @Vintage Air inc @Kibbetech @BROTHERS Truck Parts @aeromotivefuelsystems 00:00 Intro 00:23 Removing the firewall 02:46 Energy Suspension bushings 04:55 Placing the cab on the Roadster Shop chassis 06:22 Fender and radiator mounts 07:55 Gale plans the Ram-Air intake 27:58 Next episode teaser #bankspower #mechanicalengineering #diesel

From the Banks video archives comes an interview with Gale Banks himself talking about the company’s record-setting Pontiac GTA back in 2000. Powered by a twin-turbo 454 ci producing 1,800hp + and 2,000tq + the Banks / Pontiac Trans Am GTA reached a terminal speed of 283 mph made the Trans Am the world’s fastest stock-bodied passenger car on gasoline. Well before @bugatti, @koenigsegg, or @hennesseyperformance were breaking records. The Banks Trans Am GTA would hold the record for the next 10 years.⁠ The historic run was captured by an in-cabin video where you can hear the engine churning and the sound of the innovative Banks Shuttle Valve blow-off system working to keep the turbo spinning at full speed between shifts. More on this amazing record-setting car: https://official.bankspower.com/project/custom-projects/banks-twin-turbo-gt-trans-am/

Kyle Platt teaches Automotive Technology Level 2 at Millville High School, in Millville, New Jersey. Recently, the ASE/NATEF certified technician found himself teaching students about gearing. But rather than removing the rear differential cover only to put it back on after the lecture, he decided to show his students how the cover itself could be upgraded to better cool the lubricant and gears. The subject of the diff cover transplant was a 2018 Silverado 2500 HD with a 14-bolt American Axle housing and 11" ring gear. Ram-Air diff covers outcool flat-back aftermarket diff covers by 5X! They're available for 2001-2019 Chevy/GMC, 2003-2018 RAM with AAM 11.5" or 11.8" 14-bolt rear axle as well as 1985-2020 Ford Sterling Axle 12-bolt with 10.25/10.5 ring gear. Banks recommends AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure Gear Lube. Shop Ram-Air Diff Covers https://www.bankspower.com/diffcover Coming soon: 2019+ RAM 2500/3500, 2020+ GM 2500/3500 with 14-bolt AAM axle, 11.5" and 12" ring gear 2017+ Ford F250 HD tow pkg and F350 SRW with Dana M275 rear axle 1994-2002 RAM 5.9L and 1999-2007 Ford F350/450 with Dana 80 rear axle Watch the "Behind the Diff Cover" video series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwtmrqcWzLtQR9riOg8mizIEj-UX4WBBm #autoshop #mechanic #diesel