Banks Power

About Banks Power

Few names carry as much weight in the performance aftermarket as Banks Power. Founded in 1958 by hot rodder and automotive engineer Gale Banks, the company — formally known as Gale Banks Engineering — has spent more than six decades pushing the boundaries of what gas and diesel engines can do. Banks Power is headquartered in Azusa, California, and has grown to a team of over 200 engineers, technicians, and specialists spread across a 12-acre campus dedicated entirely to designing, testing, and manufacturing high-performance components.

What sets Banks apart from the crowd is a foundational philosophy: they engineer the entire engine system, not just individual parts. While many manufacturers focus on isolated components, Banks approaches performance from the crankshaft outward, ensuring that every product works in harmony with the systems around it. That engineering discipline has earned the brand national championships, FIA-certified land speed records, and — perhaps most impressively — the largest military engine contract of the century, with the U.S. military selecting the Banks D866T engine for its high performance and durability.

A Legacy Built on Innovation

Banks Power's record-breaking history is as much a part of the brand as the parts themselves. The company helped create the high-performance diesel aftermarket in 1981 with its first turbocharger system for the 6.2L GM diesel. Since then, Banks-powered vehicles have set records at Bonneville Salt Flats, including the title of "World's Fastest Diesel Truck." Over 66 years of breakthroughs and patents in high-performance gas and diesel engine development — including turbocharging and drivetrain technology — have made Banks a benchmark for what's possible in street and racing applications alike.

That real-world experience directly informs every product in the Banks lineup. From turbocharger down pipes that sharpen boost response and reduce exhaust backpressure, to precision pyrometer kits that keep a close eye on exhaust gas temperatures during hard pulls, every Banks product is designed by engineers who have run these systems at the limit themselves.

Performance for Every Driver

Banks Power's catalog covers a wide spectrum of performance needs for Chevy, GMC, Ford, RAM, Dodge, Jeep, RV owners, and more. Their iconic Ram-Air engine cold air intake systems are engineered to deliver cool, dense, high-pressure air to the engine, maximizing oxygen content and unlocking measurable gains in horsepower and torque. Pair that with a Banks exhaust system kit — part of their renowned Monster Exhaust line — and the engine can breathe freely on both ends of the combustion cycle.

For drivers looking to sharpen everyday drivability without hardware modifications, the Banks PedalMonster is a standout product in the throttle assist category. This patented, OBD-II connected throttle sensitivity controller eliminates the mushy pedal feel built into modern drive-by-wire vehicles, offering 30 distinct levels of responsiveness across City, Sport, and Track modes.

Whether you're towing heavy loads, chasing fuel economy, or building a serious performance truck, Banks Power offers a proven, emissions-compliant path to getting more from your engine — backed by over six decades of engineering credibility that no other brand can match.