Banks

Gale Banks Engineering

About Banks

Gale Banks Engineering is an unquestioned leader in high performance gas and diesel engine development. Banks has developed breakthrough innovations in turbocharging and drive train technologies, many of which are patented. Their prowess in engineering, design, and manufacturing has been proven in whole vehicle modification/development, including the Banks/GMC Syclone, Project Sidewinder, and the big block twin-turbo Pontiac Firebird.

Banks, established in 1958, now has over 200 employees situated on a 12-acre campus. Their Mechanical Engineering Department is staffed with world-class automotive engineers who test the latest high-performance equipment. The Banks Race Shop features special project vehicles with cutting-edge gas and diesel development, multiple turbo applications, unbelievable horsepower, and eye-catching style. The rapidly growing Computer Systems Engineering Department boasts sophisticated electronic engineering technologies used for engine improvement. Gale Banks Engineering's turbocharged engines are designed from the centerline of the crankshaft out.

Gale Banks Engineering is often called upon by major automakers to develop and research "outside the box" projects. They have been relied upon by such major manufacturers as GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, and Volvo.

Banks engineers are ruthless and uncompromising when it comes to testing. They use only the most advanced equipment and facilities for testing prototypes and experimental designs and re-testing existing ones. Their intense testing ensures the highest performance, compatibility, and durability, as well as unmatched endurance, functionality, and quality control.

Many aftermarket suppliers farm out their designs to other manufacturers or assembles "grab bag kits" from several sources. This is not the case with Gale Banks Engineering. Banks manufactures every product it designs, from the Banks Ram Air Intake to Banks Top Tube Headers and tuners, to exacting specifications. This attention to manufacturing is truly the Banks difference.

Gale Banks Engineering has the unmatched combination of expertise, experience, and engineering/design/manufacturing savvy to provide performance products that continue to raise the bar in the aftermarket industry.

Banks Customer Reviews

who drives a Nissan Titan
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Easy installation, sounds perfect, and quality as stated.

Install Time: 1 - 2 hours

who drives a Toyota Tundra
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07' Tundra. Took my time, took a bit longer getting the original exhaust off. Banks system went on well, not much more than would have been expected. Lube your rubber hangers and it will go smoothly. Sound is what I was hoping for. Listed as a moderate sound. I did not want something too loud. This system is not much over stock decibels at Idle RPMs. At 2000rpms it will growl at you somewhat. Higher RPMs does not mean louder, actually a bit quieter than at 2k rpm. Deep sound and does not have higher decibel tinny sound at higher RPMs. All in all, it turned out to be what I was hoping for and should last a long time. I would recommend it for your Tundra for sure.

Install Time: 1 - 2 hours

who drives a Ford F150
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Love it so far. Not much difference in the noise level. Some aftermarket intakes can be rather noisy. It does give the truck a noticeable difference in throttle response and it seems to breath better at higher RPM. So pretty happy with it.

Install Time: Under 30 minutes

who drives a Ford Motorhome
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Shipped quickly, great value and it went in like a dream. Banks makes great stuff, a little pricey but the best you can get and it always fits.

Install Time: More than 2 hours

who drives a Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
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Easy to install and makes a noticeable difference in power and slight increse in fuel mileage.

Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes

who drives a Dodge Ram 2500
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Good shopping experience & process, great price, and quick delivery. Banks quality is second to none, sounds awesome.

Install Time: More than 2 hours