What blows my mind is how manufacturers don’t study this man and his colleagues engineering theories to make modern diesel trucks better for the consumer
EPA prevents it from doing so. Money isn't going to them is the reason why. We all know that. If they use Gale's theories, logics, and experience, EPA won't get their money, and it's something that EPA can't claim as "theirs".
@@yanglue611 What is the EPA getting from vehicle manufacturers? If anything, vehicle manufacturers avoid giving anything to the EPA, since that's usually in the form of a fine. Also, the cause is much more likely warranty related, not emissions related. MD/HD engines are significantly stouter and better supported by ancillary components (radiator, transmission, etc.) than consumer engines. Those are definitely trending toward the same philosophy Banks uses for best efficiency and less stress on the aftertreatment systems.
For sure.. I didn't even realize he had all of them defense contracts.. He's making american trucks faster.. And the border safer all at the same time..
Shaw probably was thinking how could he lift all the equipment they had on the shop, the cars the parts and the people😂😂😂 Brian: hmmmmm *gentle giant voice* i wonder if i can lift the turbo with just pinching the metal
Dude, right!? He said he keep building power until "the heads hit the ceiling or the crank hits the floor". I really wanted to know what the L5P could take. @@nobodynoone2500
Gale Banks is nothing short of an American badass. He has forgotten more about performance than all of those other bubba diesel channel bubbas ever knew. Awesome video and great work Mr. Banks.
I use Gale’s videos to teach my HVAC apprenticeship students about air density, refrigerant enthalpy, the gas laws etc. They almost always think they won’t get it down in the beginning but after watching Gale explain the way he does with the graphics and parts right there, they are shocked how they understand. Thank you Mr Banks. Would Gale be interested in doing some videos on how he stays so healthy? His diet, exercise plan, stress relief, life philosophy. Imagine if he showed his blood work, VO2 max and all his vitals and then explained them as he does with engines. He could get thousands of men healthy and mentally sharper. Gales mental cognition at his age is even more impressive than his unbelievable physical condition. I know that this is private and a personal thing to ask but it would be a great help to humanity. The modern medical system is the equivalent of black smoke spewing with the throw drugs at the problem and just telling us we are all shot by 40. Thanks Mr Banks for all you do. As a veteran, those 6.2 and 6.5 were death traps. You have saved lives.
Pretty capable power plant compared to what that thing weighs for sure. Too bad the trucks rott once they become deadlined. Seems like the mechanics can't keep these trucks alive as long as the older trucks and Humvees
2:08 it's crazy, I can't believe I only found out about Mr. Banks in the last few years... He's literally been making hot rods since before even my father was born
@@fastinradfordable plastic ones do because plastic insulates not dissipates heats like aluminum does. and it has breathing. just don’t question anything Gale Banks does to a diesel and you’ll be better off in life
Mr. banks, you are a visionary automotive genius. Thank you for your research leading to the vast improvements in the diesel industry. You bring us stuff that we didn’t know we needed until you have proven that we need them because they make the industry better.
Banks is what true tuning is! He is a freaking legend would love to see them step a bit into the smaller displacement stuff as well! Beyond the data monster ect!
I'd kill to own the truck but I'd give it up in a heartbeat to meet Gale Banks and have the opportunity to walk around and talk with him. So much knowledge within that man. Great job!
From 16:57 ish on for the next min or two were super enlightening for me. For one I thought cars kick out the tcc when you apply brakes to help deceleration but now I see that only builds heat 🤘🏻I also never thought of the clutches needing more line psi and being worked backwards. Like a diff is meant for strength forward, not backwards so much. Always learn lots from Gale. Last of the true hotrodders imo. I think big daddy is still around but not sure. Not a good comparison so wasn’t trying to do that ✌🏻
Bet the army isnt worring about all the EGR, SCR, DPF bs failing out in the battle field! Oh yeah, there isnt any of that bs to fail! "Do as i say not as i do!" Must be nice to not have EPA breathing down your neck! This is my perfect truck right here! Someday I'll get one of these nice Excursion, especially tuned up by Gale Banks himself! 7.3 power ftw!
I remember reading about the Banks GTA land speed car while they were breaking those records in the eighties. The important part is they hit 277mph in a stock body car, no extra aero mods besides lowering it and the obvious hood bump to contain the twin turbo engine. They picked the TransAm specifically because it had the best aerodynamics of the era. At those speeds aero IS horsepower saved, it’s an incredible accomplishment.
To the Excursion, which was, and is, such a badass ride.... I don't like the new black wheels compared to the stock polished and machined aluminum ones. New meatier tires, absolutely, on the stock wheels, yup, the awesome Bilstein suspension, yes... super thrilled about that, especially with it being Bilstein and not Fox, King, or any of the other "popular" shocks, especially when Bilstein knows their 💩 and creates some of the best on and off-road suspension, yet nobody knows they make off-road goodies.... and I'm of course, especially cool with the power and drivetrain upgrades.... just I think the stock polished and machined aluminum wheels with the better tires would've been cooler, fitted the paint scheme better, and kept it more classy..... it's mainly the black with that paint, a set of 16-20" polished aluminum wheels with 35-37" tires would've also looked good, or at least, better.
I was so lucky to spend 15 years in the USA. What is making the USA different from other countries is the urge to innovation. Everything from cars, engines, software, etc, etc. I am proudly driving a Tesla here in Norway (EVs have no tax) but I still love to check in on what is going on back in the USA. Great video. It is fantastic to see all the knowledge in action.
I love all the Banks stuff, including my 7.5l Stinger bundle on my '96 F250! Now, I'm just waiting for them to continue production of their Torque Tube headers.
He’s got the marketing, just a ton of people, mainly diesel owners, don’t like him because he doesn’t do delete stuff and his prices for his products are generally more than the stuff other sell.
What are awesome video in a great story revamping Shawn's Excursion and of course Gail Banks does nothing but the best top notch engineering and execution❤ BANKS POWER 😊
I put that kit on a 2001 7.3 power stroke and it made 49 more horsepower on the dyno. Pulled the Banks tuning and added a small Bully Dog then it picked up 110hp at the tire.
I wish Banks still made the kit for the old School GM 6.5 Turtle diesels. I had a 6.2 turboed with his kit on there back in the late 80's, and sold the kit off my blown up 97 CCLB 6.5 TD, I still own that truck, and wished I had a kit to bolt on to it. Its Stockish, with a big fuel upgrade and cooling upgrade, still a turtle, but tows our SXS and hauls the slide in pretty good with only 225hp
I haven’t finished watching the video yet. I’m almost to the end and he set up the Buick grand national V6 turbo system worked really good too. This is six in a row.Jim from Kennerdell PA I have a 91.5 Dodge just had the engine rebuilt by D&jmachine in Cambridge, Ohio those guys do really nice work anyway you guys have a nice day thank you Gail for your devotion to excellence
This is SO COOL!! I met Brian at a gas station in Fort Lupton CO fueling up this exact truck! Took some pics with him and shook his hand. Felt like shaking a bunch of bananas, his hands and fingers are GIANT
we finally got our 99 F250 with the 7.3 broke in at 260,000 miles. a few extra horses would be cool. been exclusively using it for towing our camper for the past 80,000 miles. 10mpg towing at 70-75 on the interstate.
Those speed of air pistons and thermal coatings would be a game changer for all diesel, gdi and ICE engines. Then how about the 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines.
I saw the thumbnail and was like, hey, i have one of those at home! 😅. 7.3L is probably the best diesel engine Ford ever put in a vehicle. My 2003 ltd has 240k on it and runs like a sewing machine.
14:40 the down draw to that air filter is that it lets a lot of particles through into the engine. In other words, it does not filter good and I would not use it on my engine for nothing in the world. Basically it will destroy your engine.
I'm eyeballing the Banks Power Pack for my 97 OBS. I've shopped around ALOT and even though Banks parts seem expensive. When you price individual components from ebay. You're only coming in a couple hundred less for Chinese parts vs American Made parts that ARE PROVEN TO BE THE BEST parts on the market
