Bankspower - Diesel Performance Specialists

• Friday Night News Articles
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  “ Diesel Performance—Upgrading Instrumentation ”

  August 27, 2010

  Gauges quantify temperatures, speeds and pressures to reveal what part of a powertrain may be in jeopardy, help tune for power, and get better mileage. Unfortunately, even the newest cars and trucks tend to have inadequate instrumentation, or gauges that function as idiot lights.
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  “ Air Density—The Key To Making Power”

  August 20, 2010

  Understanding air density explains why some air-flow products work better than others. It all has to do with air pressure, air temperature, and the relationship between them.
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  “ Diesel Performance—The Dyno Tool”

  August 13, 2010

  Ever wonder why different dynos yield different numbers?
  There is a wide variety of dynos in use, designed with different capabilities, ratings and purposes. Some are more repeatable than others. In many ways, the type of dyno an engineering company uses defines its capabilities. It also says a lot about their standards.
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  “ Being Dense Makes Sense”

  August 06, 2010

  We've talked about how an intercooler works and the importance in the ballance of airflow and density for real performance. But what is density, and why is it important? Find out why being dense... makes sense.
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  “ Dyno Bound”

  July 30, 2010

  Here's something that's been a part of Gale Banks Engineering history almost since its inception, just now it is going to get bigger, newer power.
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  “ Epic Cooling 101”

  July 23, 2010

  When it comes to designing an intercooler, it's a balancing act where things could topple if it's not done right.
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  “ Products for the Past, Present, and for Safety”

  July 16, 2010

  Whether your truck is long in the tooth or brand spankin' new, we've got products for it. Read on to see how Banks Power can make old trucks and new ones run oh so much better. Plus, read on to learn the story of how a Banks product helped keep a family from meeting an untimely demise!
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  “ Wastegate Actuator Magic and the Leno Tank Car Manual”

  July 09, 2010

  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 powers Jay Leno's crazy behemoth known as the tank car.
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  “ New and Strange Powers for the Banks iQ”

  July 02, 2010

  Some great things are coming out for the Banks iQ. Read on and see why this device just keeps getting better and better.
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  “ Supercharger plus Turbo equals Nirvana Tango”

  June 25, 2010

  Most people wouldn't even accept that a supercharger and a turbocharger can live under the same hood. Read on to see how Banks makes it work.