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Propane & the Diesel
Another way to make power, but is it practical?
Racing the DieselSpeed Costs Money. How Fast Do You Want to Go?
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Synthetic Diesel Fuel
We can’t make gold from straw, but thanks to the Fischer-Tropsch process, we can make diesel fuel from natural gas, and that may be even better!
The Banks Billet Torque Converter is Diesel ToughStock torque converters are marginal and can fail prematurely when used with heavy loads. Here's one that's diesel tough.
The Banks SmartLockTo get maximum performance from a Banks Brake on a ’94-03 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke turbo-diesel or a ’92-03 Dodge/Cummins 5.9L turbo-diesel with an automatic transmission, the SmartLock is a must.
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The Biodiesel Alternative
An alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel that can be made from renewable resources.
The Truck Stops Here!Banks Power’s latest direct-mount exhaust brake, for ’04.5-07 Dodge Cummins 5.9L diesel trucks, performs better than the competition in terms of brake function, flow, reaction time and braking horsepower. This product of legendary Banks qua
Truth in TestingDynamometers and flowbenches are great diagnostic and testing tools. In essence, they are scales for measuring performance. Just be sure there’s not a thumb on the scale.
Turbo-Diesel Fact & FictionExposing some of the misconceptions and outright lies about today’s diesel engines.
Twin-Turbo V8 Facts of LifeFew People Have Ever Experienced Really High Horsepower.