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How
does Banks Power affect fuel economy?
Banks Power systems release engine power potential by reducing pumping
losses, so the engine produces power more efficiently, without working
so hard. Translation:
you'll use less fuel if you travel at the same speeds you did before installing
your Banks Power system. The more you press the throttle (it's pretty irresistible,
but stay safe-!), the more fuel you use—but Banks "smileage" will
still be better at the same speed than stock.
Will I need to use
premium fuel?
Installing a Banks Power system never requires that you upgrade the quality of
fuel you run. If you were using premium grade to cut down on detonation, that
problem most likely will be solved with a Banks Power system.
Can’t I get power and economy by just
adding a chip?
A chip by itself increases horsepower by increasing fuel delivery to the engine.
For people looking for a quick and dirty way to improve the power output, the
addition of a chip seems like an easy way to go. The downside to using a chip
alone is, that without improvements in airflow, the added fuel also creates more
heat in the engine, which can result in shorter engine life and in more severe
cases, engine damage.
Banks product is designed to increase airflow in conjunction with adding fuel.
This allows for a power increase that is safe for the engine, and the side benefit
is that fuel economy increases, because as airflow restrictions are removed,
the engine operates more efficiently. Simply adding fuel by using a chip can't
give a fuel economy increase because the engine efficiency remains the same.
Is it necessary to run a diesel fuel additive after installing
a Banks system?
All Banks systems function on standard fuels and octanes. This applies to diesel
fuel too, where cetane rather than octane is the main consideration.
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