Reasons to Select Banks

• Why does Banks build different power options for most engine applications?
• Why don't vehicle makers manufacture more efficient and powerful vehicles to begin with?
• How are Banks products tested?
• Why are there some companies that make power claims higher than Banks?
• What does Banks mean by a "grab-bag kit?"
• Why do some companies sell their products for less?
• Can't a gear-splitter give me the power I need?

• What do Banks' World Speed Records have to do with my vehicle?
• Why does the shape of a power curve matter?
• Who cares about air! It's the fuel that makes power, right?
• Will my results be exactly the same as Banks test results?
• Does the OttoMind apply to gas engines too?
  
• Does a Banks Power system cause the exhaust to be louder?
  
• What is a turbocharger?
  
• Can the power and performance of a diesel be improved by modifying its manifolds to let it breathe?
  
• Does reduced exhaust backpressure affect engine braking with a gasoline engine?
  
• Does replacing dual exhausts with a single Banks Power system single exhaust increase backpressure?
  
• Why don’t the same level Banks systems for different vehicles come with the same basic parts?
  
• Why does Banks rate horsepower at the rear wheels when engine horsepower is higher?
  
• Does a Banks system really produce the power Banks claims, and is it worth it?
  
• Why do engines of the same size and configuration produce different levels of turbocharger boost?

Banks Brake and SmartLock

• Is the Banks Brake compatible with a Banks PowerPack® on a turbo-diesel?
  
• Will the exhaust backpressure from a Banks Brake hurt my engine?
  
• Is the SmartLock compatible with a TransCommand?

Durability

• How much power is too much?
• How does Banks Power affect the durability of my engine, power-train and exhaust?
• How does Banks Power affect my automatic transmission?
• How does Banks Power affect diesel engine temperatures?
• What is the best location for the exhaust gas temperature probe on a turbo-diesel?
  
• Can failure of the exhaust gas temperature probe damage the turbocharger?
  
• What grade of stainless steel does Banks use in its exhaust systems, and why?
  
• Can turbocharging an older diesel cause detonation?
  
• Who makes the best power-enhancing chip for turbo-diesels?

• How does Banks Power affect fuel economy?
• Will I need to use premium fuel?
• Can’t I get power and economy by just adding a chip?
  
• Is it necessary to run a diesel fuel additive after installing a Banks system?
  
  

Emissions

• Is emission information available for Banks Power systems?
  
• Are Banks systems in compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements?
  

Towing

• Does a Banks Power system raise the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)?
• Can I tow in overdrive?

High Performance/Racing

• Is propane injection good for making power in a diesel?
  
• Can propane be used on a non-turbocharged diesel?
  
• Does Banks offer a propane injection system?
  
• What kind of problems are likely when using two, staged turbochargers?
  
• Does Banks still offer the twin-turbo performance package for the small-block Chevy V8?

Purchasing Info

• Who do I call about buying a Banks Power system?
• Who do I call if I have a question after the sale?
• Will I be notified of upcoming changes or products for my vehicle?

• Can I install Banks Power myself?
• Will Banks "bolt on" if my vehicle has been modified?
• Who do I call if I have a question about installation?

• Are there any precautions to take prior to taking my vehicle to the dealer for warranty work?
• Do I have to return to Banks for service?
• Should I change fuel, oil or interval of service?