“The Banks Big Hoss Bundle does not produce subtle power improvements—these are changes no one's seat-of-the-pants can miss. We're talking copious, tire-shredding, giddy-laughter-inducing, born-again kind of power. In 2WD, as the turbo comes up on the boost (which is almost instantaneous), the rear tires will break loose. If exhibition of speed isn't your thing, you ought to feel what it's like to pull into a passing lane going uphill, lay on a little pedal, and watch the cars disappear without even a downshift to interrupt the flow of g-forces pushing you even deeper into the seat.” —Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road
[Referring
to Six-Gun on a 2004 Power Stroke]
“Best part is, this is really
easy to put in. Six-Gun tweaks the fuel system in three ways. No other tuner on the market does
those three things.”
[Referring
to a Speed-Loader on a 2004 Power Stroke]
“This is a nice little surprise to have sitting in your glove box for when you
go to the drag strip. Or leave it plugged in all the time for when you’re towing
a trailer—or….pulling up next to a Camaro…!”
[Referring
to Six-Gun,
Levels 4 & 5]
Level 4: “An extremely
well-rounded setting; plenty of power for towing and hauling.”
Level 5: “The truck starts to feel like a hotrod. And a hard takeoff will
definitely plant you into the seat. Tire wear is starting to become an issue.”
[Referring
to Six-Gun,
Level 6]
“No mistaking you’re in a hot rod. When
the turbo spools up and you hit that powerband, you better be holding onto
something. Huge torque crams you into the seat; your tires become rotating
smoke bombs that just burn up and blow away. This is just fantastic. If you’re
into diesels and you want to be packing the biggest gun on the block AND still
be able to ride off into the sunset, well, you better give Gale Banks a call.” —Stacey
David; Trucks! TV
Just
wanted to send a quick note to tell you, once again, that
I LOVE my Banks powered truck! The Six-Gun and the Speed
Loader are all you told me they would be and MORE! The
torque and power are incredible and I admit I do enjoy
the looks on the young guns faces in their BMWs and Acuras
as I pull away from them getting on the freeway ... in
my 6600 pound truck!" —Tom
Durick; Scotts Valley, CA
"That
Harley Davidson truck is awesome. I can smoke anyone I
want! Anytime I want. 0 to 60 in 5.0 seconds for a 8,000
pound truck is unbelievable. I would be happy to sell that
package to anyone you want me to talk to! Thanks, and I
look to do business with you again soon." [Note:
He put a Six-Gun Bundle on an ’04 F250 6.0 Power
Stroke] —Randy
Head; Monroe, LA
"I
own a 2000 Ford PSD. Prior to the installation of the Banks
Stinger-Plus system, the engine made approx 16 1/2 psi
of boost. After the installation the boost increased to
23 psi. After learning about the Power Elbow, I just couldn’t
install the Quick-Turbo and high-boost compressor wheel
without it. The engine now makes almost 27 psi of boost
and the feel is incredible! It’s a real tire fryer.
This system gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “Got
Boost?” Thanks Gale and all your staff for producing
such an awesome product." —Dave Sheehan;
DeLand, Florida
I
bought my 2003 Excursion Limited 4x4 with every intention
of juicing
it up a bit. With all of my other trucks, I did
it all wrong—I would lift them or change wheels and
tires first, forgetting about the power. This time, I contacted
Banks Power first. Jeff Morris, my power consultant, was
very helpful in my decision to purchase the Stinger Plus.
I thought about installing it myself, but with Banks and
all of their knowledge only an hour away, I decided to let
them turn the wrenches.
"Long
story short, these guys took my truck at around 6:30am,
and by 2:00pm, I was smokin' my
tires turning onto the avenue
heading for home. WOW!!!!!!!
There
were two guys in a Chevy 1/2 ton next to me at the light
and they were looking at
the monster pipe sticking
out from behind my rear wheel. I could hear them mumbling
about diesels. When the light turned, I bet they were
mumbling about their underpowered 350. HAHAHA!! I smoked
them!!!!
This truck rocks now, thanks to Banks!" —Chip
Weeks; Thousand Oaks, CA
"Regarding
the PowerPack I installed in my 2001 Ford F250 Power Stroke
Diesel. To make it simple
- Oh my God!!
I am absolutely thrilled with the increased pulling power.
The difference in pulling the Baker grade coming into
Las Vegas on the 15 is absolutely awe-inspiring. I tow
a 12,000
lb 5th wheel, and I can now pull the grade about 20 miles
an hour faster, with less rpm and engine temperature.
My fuel efficiency has improved about 14% as well. My
wife
wants to drive all of the time now because, she says, "I can
pass when I want to!!" which she could not do before.
Several of my friends who travel to dog shows with me
are very interested in installing Banks Power in their
trucks
or motorhomes – especially the ones who followed
me this weekend.
Thanks again for a great product." —Patrick
Day; Las Vegas, NV
"After
I installed Banks PowerPack® and Banks Brake, I was completely
astonished. I thought the rear tires were
going to break loose from the second to third gearshift!
Being
the power junkie that I am, I needed to see if the power
gains were as high as you advertised. Jim
Hess, the
owner of Midway Truck Service in Frystown, PA agreed
to let me put my truck on his SuperFlow dynamometer.
I rode
in the
truck with him during the run to get the complete
experience. Early in the run, I could see the look of amazement
on Jim's face as the numbers start to come up: 240,
250,
260 hp at
the rear wheels. Jim has 25 years of experience running
trucks on his dyno. So when the words "this
is one bad truck" came
out of his mouth, I couldn't help but crack a smile.
Knowing the automatic transmissions on the Fords
are their weak point,
we decided not to push the truck to its limits. Needless
to say, I still couldn't believe the numbers on the
computer screen: 300 hp to the ground and 1072 ft
lbs to the ground
with the rear axle out of the equation. Is there
something that I could be forgetting that would make
the torque
reading so much higher than your advertised torque
number of 675?
Anyway, Right or wrong, I'm happy, and this thing
absolutely SCREAMS!" —Sean
Maeder; Lebanon, PA
"I
am very happy with my new Monster! The polished tip is
very tough – I took my '02 Super Duty bogging,
and it didn't get scratched. The truck sounds great when
I
open it up, and I can blow over most any diesel around
here. Some guy in a Subaru WRX kept trying to pass me,
but I had 444 ci of pure Banks power!" —Shane
Smith, Bellvue, WA
"I
received the Quick-Turbo and Big Hoss chip, got everything
installed and have been driving the NEW AND IMPROVED
Power Stroke for the past week. Besides the turbine housing
being
a PAIN IN THE BUTT (and knees) to install (not Banks'
fault), the upgrade was 110% worth the effort involved.
I just
wanted you to know how much better the thing drives and
how much I appreciate your help in getting what I needed.
Gale Banks Engineering is now the company of choice for
me and I will definitely tell people how pleased I am
with your products." —Cody Brumfield;
via email
"I
know power so I chose Banks, and he gave me plenty. With
the PowerPack, even Al Jr. can't beat me
to the lake." —Al Unser; Four-time winner of Indy
500
"We got to test drive
a PowerPack-equipped '97 F-250, and it was truly a quantum leap over stock, which
is quite a strong runner to start with." —Four Wheeler
magazine
"This is to tell you
about the Banks PowerPack I recently purchased from you ... My 10,000+ mile F-250
now holds you against the seat like it is rocket-powered when you want it, and behaves
like a classy lady when the occasion warrants." —Paul
Bartnick; Cheney, WA
"Since I installed my
PowerPack in my '95 Ford F350 Power Stroke diesel-powered tow vehicle, tough hills
don't seem to be the big headache they used to be. I must admit, the idea that my
truck would run as promised seemed a little impossible, but what a wonderful surprise!
What fun blowing off those teenagers with my dually truck! (They had Camaros.) Not
to mention, instant throttle response and torque beyond belief!" —Roy
Snowden; Crestview, FL
"After driving the stock
truck and trailer combination, the PowerPack made the truck accelerate and cruise
like half the weight of the trailer had been removed. Even with about 1000 extra pounds
hitch weight loading the rear tires, power improved so much that wheel spin became
a problem and it was necessary to 'feather' the accelerator pedal the first few yards
to avoid smoking the tires." —Trailer Life magazine
"I'd just completed
installing my first PowerPack in a '95 crewcab 4WD. As I returned from a VERY invigorating
road test, a '96 Ford Power Stroke pulled into my drive. A young man wanted to know
about a pyrometer and boost gauge kit. As this is not a normal request on a stock
Power Stroke, I asked why he needed it. He stated he'd just installed a HyperMax computer
and wanted to monitor its performance. I thought it would be a good time for a comparison
and invited him on a road test in the truck with Banks PowerPack. After the look of
absolute GLEE came off his face and he was able to talk, he immediately placed an
order for one for his truck. This young man spent $675 the day before and had
no hesitation in purchasing the PowerPack system. He stated he would sell his chip
from HyperMax to a 'friend' of his. All I can say is, this was the easiest sale I
didn't have to make." —Richard and Mary Ann Topolewski;
Owners, Expert Diesel, Inc.; Warren, MI
"I recently installed
Banks Stinger-Plus on my '97 Ford F-350 Power Stroke 4x4. Everything works great.
My 0-60 improved over two seconds. The truck's performance is much better and it's
fun to drive." —Rick Lanier; Jacksonville, FL
"The Banks Stinger on
my '95 Ford 250 turbo-diesel performs beautifully. As full-time RVers, we certainly
put your system to the test. I no longer have to struggle to make 35+ mph climbing
6-9% grades, pulling my 31', 12,500-lb. fifth wheel." —Frederick
L. Bunting; Palm City, FL
"Banks Stinger makes
my '99 F-350 Power Stroke realize its full potential. I'm still stunned by the improvement
in acceleration, plus my mileage is improving at the same time. The components were
of high quality and fit flawlessly. Frankly, I expected nothing less. With an investment
of over $30,000, I wasn't about to trust my truck to anyone who lacked the commitment
to quality, reliability and extensive testing to protect my investment. I wanted an
engineering company, not just a chip maker." —Philip
S. Zivnuska DDS; Wichita, KS
"I'm tickled with Banks
Git-Kit. I feel a noticeable difference in power. In the city, I used to get 14.5
mpg; I now clock 17.0 mpg. On the highway, mileage went from 19.0 to 23.7 mpg." —Albert
Allpress; Bremerton, WA
"As far as I am concerned,
the service received after purchasing a product counts very heavily in deciding whether
I will purchase any more products. There is no question I will come back to your company.
Whenever anyone asks me about your company and products, I can, in good conscience,
recommend Banks Engineering." —Max Llanos; Poway,
CA
"I have to go on record
about Gale Banks Engineering. I went to their establishment to have upgrades done
on my '97 Ford truck. When it was ready, I jumped in and left, crossed the state line
when it dawned on me, I'd left my luggage in their lobby. Today I received my luggage
from their establishment. Everything—I mean everything—was intact, even
down to a pack of chewing tobacco. Their honesty and integrity is far superior to
any I've found in years past. My truck runs like a scared jackrabbit, everything fits
perfect, power galore. So, to anyone planning on upgrading their vehicle—I say
from the heart—GO to Gale Banks Engineering." —Cleatus
Pace; Boulder City, NV
"We had the Stinger-Plus
installed on our [2000 Ford Power Stroke] and what a difference it made! The power
is unbelievable. We took the truck and travel trailer to the Colorado River for its
test and it passed with flying colors. We had power to spare pulling up the grades."
—Robert & Sue Conant; Adelanto, CA
" I recently had a Banks
PowerPack installed on my 2000 Ford F-450 Power Stroke. I am extremely pleased with
the performance." —Jack Fawcett; Livingston, TX
" The bottom line is
my Stinger-Plus equipped Power Stroke is a towing monster-and a real pleasure to drive
on a long trip." —D.L. Heiges, MD; Visalia, CA
"I'm Mark's girlfriend.
We just returned from vacation using his 1996 Ford F350 truck with his new Banks system
on it. It is unbelievable how the truck manages to carry the slide-on camper and never
even hesitates on hills. On the highway, Mark's truck buzzed on by all the trucks,
and I swear some of the drivers look at us like 'Wow, where did you get that kind
of power?'
He wears the Banks Power
shirt all the time and will probably need a new one soon because I've washed his so
many times it is wearing out! Every guy he sees who's into trucks, campers, or just
plain engines, he goes through this entire Banks Power scenario. I heard his pitch
and saw all the improvements under the hood so many times, I could probably be a salesperson
for Banks. He truly loves the performance and tries to sell everyone he sees on it.
You couldn't have made
him happier. I took pictures of him preparing his truck for the arrival of his Banks
system. He received it on a Friday night, and it was completely installed and running
perfectly on Sunday afternoon.'" —Mark Carlson;
Boston, MA
"My truck pulls a 2000-lb trailer loaded with 5 tons of horse feed over Highway
90, up Vantage Hill—it's long, steep, and hot in the summer. Prior to the PowerPack,
the truck pulled the hill at 40 mph—now it pulls 60-65 mph. It gets about 2 more
mpg on fuel with no heat problems, as you might expect from making more horsepower.
The truck has the get-up-and-go
of a gas engine with the pull of a diesel.'" —Robert
Morehouse; Mill Creek, WA
"I just installed a Stinger system on my 2000 F350 PSD. I admit I was skeptical
of your power claims. Boy, was I wrong! The power is more than I expected. I can't
wait to tow our 30' camper up a large grade.'" —Bill
Neely; Boonton Township, NJ
“The Banks PowerPack in our 2001 Ford Excursion diesel is amazing, to say the
least. When our dealer installed it, the mechanic took it for a test drive. He came
back wide-eyed, and told everyone 'that thing is a hot-rod.'"
"We've had several
opportunities to use the vehicle as a tow vehicle for our 34' Airstream. South into
Arizona, it climbed the Tehachapi grade easily. I think it could've pulled overdrive,
but slower traffic forced us to shift down to third. On our return, we pulled Cajon
Pass just as easily, and had power to speed up after being slowed by a tour bus."
"With all the stuff
in the vehicle, it weighed in at 7,900 lbs, plus the 9,000-lb trailer. I was absolutely
amazed it pulled that hill so easily. PowerPack turned it into a real hauling machine."
—David H. Putnam; Pinedale, CA
"I appreciate the great service on my truck. The performance improvement is like
night and day, and I look forward to having the intercooler installed." —Stephen
Ivany; via e-mail
"I am sure you hear this all the time, but the Truck is a F'ng rocket now!!!!
I can't tell you how pleased I am with your Stinger-Plus. I was grinning all the way
down I-15. The big test was towing my trailer with a CJ-7 on it to the Tierra Del
Sol off-road event. I went through the mountains with ease. I'm saving my money for
the intercooler!" —James Buck; via e-mail
"I've been a Banks customer since 1987, powering my first Ford turbo-diesel and
then every two years, a new one. That two-year cycle changed with my '97 Ford F-350
4x4, as it ran so well I did not want to part with it. Well, in 2001, I did change
to a new F350 4x4 (on which Banks just installed a PowerPack) because after 347,000
miles, the frame and running gear were starting to rattle a little. The engine still
runs great, providing a driving thrill each time I step on the accelerator."
"347,000 miles:
zero problems with Banks." —Bill Slusser; Fountain
Valley, CA
"I had the PowerPack system and TransCommand transmission control module installed
on my 1997 Ford F-250 at your factory shop. I was very impressed with the conscientiousness
of your staff."
"Your system works!" —Ralph E. Frye; Sun
City, AZ
"I had the Git-Kit installed on my Ford 250 Power Stroke, which satisfied my
wants until I purchased a 27-foot boat and trailer. Then I had the full PowerPack
installed. I now pull my 10,000-pound-plus boat and at times do not realize the load
it is pulling."
"The Banks modifications
are well worth the price and I commend the staff for their professional workmanship."
—Cal Meuser; Ventura, CA
"It is very refreshing to call for information and not get a lot of hype, or
a lot of what it 'might do,' but what it 'will do.'"
"I can now burn
the 37-inch Hum-Vee tires right off the rims if I want to! This 2000 Super Duty is
an asphalt-shredding machine in disguise, thanks to your Stinger-Plus system."
"It may be awhile
before I see an increase in mileage. It's too much fun to play, now that it will leap
off the line!" —Russel Stender; Jacksonville,
FL
"Just a note to
say 'Thank You' to all the great people at Banks who made my visits to your facility
enjoyable. Not only did I get a great product that actually works as good as advertised,
it was professionally installed in a timely manner."
"I really enjoy
the added performance and towing capability Banks products have added to both my 1997
and 2000 Power Stroke Fords. I will definitely recommend Banks products and installation
facilities to friends and acquaintances that I come in contact with in my travels,
pulling (with ease) my 16,000 pound trailer." —Randy
Langley, Hesperia, CA
"I wanted to let
you know how much the Banks PowerPack has improved the performance of our 1997 Ford
Power Stroke pickup. While the cost of the system gave me "paws" to think
hard before committing to buy, the results are well worth the expense." —Theodore
Lamb; Portland, OR
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"I had your Stinger
system installed and experienced immediate improvement in three specific areas: exhaust
leaks downstream from the factory turbo stopped; a noticeable gain in engine performance;
operating temperature dropped. I was able to talk with you [Gale Banks] on
air during a radio program ... I expressed my complete satisfaction with both the
Stinger and your expert staff. As I recall, my enthusiasm was such that the show's
host commented how nice it was of your 'brother' to call in!" —Brian
G. Scoles; Lake Elsinore, CA
"The Ford diesel no
longer performs like a slug when we want to pass slower vehicles. The turbo comes
to life immediately from standstills, not just after your vehicle gets rolling." —Turbo
magazine
"I can't believe how
much difference the system makes. Everything runs cooler. Pulling hard, the exhaust
temp runs 900 to 1000° F." —David Farcas; Immokalee,
Fl
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"The 0-to-60 mph sprint
dropped by 6.5 seconds to 11.4. The merge test dropped even more, to 10.7 seconds.
And overtaking, cut almost in half to 6.4, makes lesser trucks look like sitting ducks.
And we've never driven a diesel, let alone a dually, that would chatter its tires
at a traffic light Grand Prix." —Four Wheeler magazine
"It is not unusual for
a couple of 50+ women to be standing and talking in the early morning sunlight
in a travel park. However, what is unusual is that their topic of conversation would
be the Banks Sidewinder ... My lady neighbor started telling me about the great performance
since they had the Banks turbo installed. Of course I had to tell them about my Banks
turbo performance as well. I related to them how the salesman had said 'It would put
a smile on our faces,' which it certainly did. My neighbors and I agreed that should
be the motto for the Banks Sidewinder." —Vallie Cruse;
Henderson, NV
"It's a great idea if
you have a diesel engine. The Banks turbo won't hurt the engine, can only improve
it. Banks will give you the power you want with the mileage you deserve." —Radio's
Motorman, Leon Kaplan
"Banks Sidewinder passed
with flying colors, showing a notable improvement in gas mileage despite our attempts
to stack the deck by evaluating the system with a larger trailer, running the A/C
and traveling at a higher speed than in baseline tests." —Today's
Truck & SUV magazine
"On both trips we towed
a fifth wheel with a GVWR of 15,000 lbs. ... We were accompanied by friends who have
an identical truck purchased within one week of ours, but without a Banks Sidewinder.
They towed a fifth wheel with an estimated curb weight of 10,000 lbs. The performance
difference was astounding. My truck had a better fuel mileage, even though I was pulling
a much larger coach ... We stopped at Bozeman, and our friends called and arranged
to have a Banks turbo installed as soon as the trip was over." —Bill
Swars; Citrus Heights, CA
"We found the Sidewinder
turbo to be well engineered, attractive and very effective. For RV owners who want
more power from their naturally aspirated diesels (and who doesn't?), the Sidewinder
is a prime ticket to a more exciting ride." —Trailer
Life magazine
"Brand A claims to be
more efficient than Banks. Brand B said I would save money, and installing the unit
was a piece of cake—just four or five hours. Yeah, right. Yet another said their
turbo improved on the Banks design. It seemed to me if all these different manufacturers
compared their units to a genuine Banks, then the choice was clearly: Banks!" —Jessica
Lynn Porter; Toms River, NJ
"I have driven the Advanced
Turbo Systems ... and they don't measure up to the Banks turbo." —Henry
D. Lane; Mariposa, CA
"I pondered long and
hard whether to install Banks or ATS. I subscribed to Prodigy on my computer and everyone
who installed a Banks is totally satisfied. Since the installation I pulled in overdrive
with ease and never dropped more than 3 to 4 mph on any hill. The maximum boost went
to about 9 psi, and the EGT never got over 900... F. I was ecstatic." —E.J.
Stith; Tallahassee, FL
"This is my second letter
since I had your Sidewinder turbo installed. The performance is even more than expected
without pulling the camping trailer. I feel like an astronaut driving a rocket around
town." —Rich Faber; Mountain View, CA
"I can't say enough
good about the Banks Sidewinder system, and the support of your organization. Having
spent my career in manufacturing, QC in particular, I am most sensitive to quality.
Acceleration is equal to that of our six popper 3.0L Ford Taurus, if not better ...
Just a marketing suggestion: Banks should make good on speeding tickets after installation
of their turbo system." —Denison G. Woods; North Stonington,
CT
"In January I had a
Banks Stinger installed, resulting in a noticeable increase in power .... Highway
mileage increased from 15 to 18 mpg." —James B. Wilson;
Hertford, NC
"I am astounded with
the performance of not only the turbo but more importantly, your dedication to real
customer service." —Roux Laflamme; San Diego, CA
"My 1986 Ford 6.9L F250
4x4 went from dog to lion after installing Banks Stinger system. I pull a 16-foot
flatbed trailer, hauling a Bobcat and lumber loads. Last week I got to try out my
Stinger with 5,000-lbs. of lumber. My buddy who has a new Power Stroke (and always
laughs at me trying to pull heavy loads) rode with me. Now I have the last laugh because
he was so impressed!" —Timothy J. Schrock; Winchester,
VA
"I was TOTALLY IMPRESSED
with the Sidewinder turbo's performance. On the 1400-mile drive back to Texas, your
system leveled out all the grades. Just set the cruise control and sit back to maintain
speed up even the highest grades." —James L. Diven;
Brentwood, TX
"I owned a 1992
F350 crew cab 2WD long bed with a Banks Sidewinder turbocharging system installed
by the previous owner. When I checked under the hood, my eyes popped wide open when
I saw it! I ended up buying that truck with 47,000 miles on it. One of the most memorable
trips was the night I followed a late model Corvette up Highway 38, through the winding
curves and long uphill grades to Onyx Summit, 8400 ft above sea level. We reached
speeds of nearly 80 mph at that elevation! The truck just WANTED TO RUN! The driver
of the Corvette was simply ASTONISHED to see my big rectangular headlights staying
right behind him the whole way up that mountain! When we got to his destination, the
driver of that 'vette made his left turn, swung wide and slowly rolled to a stop to
look over his left shoulder to get a glimpse of what was behind him for the last 30
miles. I don't advocate chasing Corvettes up mountains, but with sporting blood and
the power that Banks Sidewinder system provided, it was hard to resist!" —Gary
Oliphant; Big Bear Lake, CA
"I just wanted POWER and was amazed at how much I'd gained, but as if these power
and torque gains weren't enough, I actually saw my mpg increase. I averaged 12 mpg
and saw that climb to 14 mpg with the Sidewinder.
The truck now has 90,000
miles on it and is approaching 10 years old, but it's still going stronger then new
thanks to its Banks turbo upgrade. I am still 100% satisfied with your product after
all these years and miles.
To sum it up, when asked
when I'm going to trade my old truck for a new one, my reply is "when I find
one that can pass my Sidewinder while pulling a load uphill." You can be assured,
when that day comes, I won't waste the first 50,000 miles before calling you folks
at Banks. I'm sure that you will have an upgrade to improve the performance of that
truck too! Thanks for a great, affordable and maintenance-free product." —Tenny
Johnson; Chelsea, VT
"I really liked
my '93 Ford 7.3L F250 truck before, but the Sidewinder turbo makes it a whole different
truck. The power and pickup are just unreal. It's a fun vehicle to drive now."
—James Anderson; Hernando, FL
"I covered 6,000 miles in my '89 F-350 dually, pulling a 24-foot, 10,000-lb race-car
trailer after installing Banks Sidewinder in my 7.3L diesel. It seems like the power
output is double what it was."
"I was impressed with the added power and often forgot the trailer was behind
me. Mileage was substantially better … overall 10.87 mpg with 10,000 lbs behind
the truck. Thank you for a good product." —Steven
Richards; Twenty Nine Palms, CA
"We could not be more pleased! The performance of our Banks Sidewinder turbo
is far more than we expected."
"Because of your
expertise and thoroughness, your company has a very happy customer who is telling
EVERYONE about Banks!" —Bill & Lorraine
Milark; Latham, NY
"The 1986 F250 4X4 6.9L I use was decent for running without a load. However,
with my 8,200-lb trailer hooked up, it was a real dog. I can truly say the Banks Sidewinder
turbo has changed all those dreaded hills into running like flat land."
"I could not believe
the added performance Banks turbo made to my Ford truck."
"The Banks advertisement
that says "Make your old truck run like a new one" is right on the money."
"I certainly brag
about the power Banks turbo added to my 6.9L and thank your engineers for perfecting
a great power performance addition." —Roger
Hancock; Terre Haute, IN
"I just finished
installing your Sidewinder turbocharger on my 1989 Ford crew cab 4X4 truck. I found
the performance to be just amazing. We have hills outside Fairbanks that would slow
my truck before the turbo to 40 mph, while empty. Now I can climb the same hills at
65 mph and I'm not pushing the truck. I have no way to measure acceleration, but this
is like driving a whole new truck." —Brooks
McCann; Fairbanks, AK
"I have just returned
form Arizona and covered some of the same roads and grades that I knew well in pre-turbo
driving, and the performance is remarkable ... I am looking forward to the next 100,000
miles with pleasure." —Ray E. Marquard; Hesperia,
CA
"[The Sidewinder] really lives up to the claims made about it. The truck accelerates
from 0 to 60 mph in around 11 seconds, as opposed to the 18 or 20 it used to take
… I have never observed such torque in a pick up truck. From now on I will preach
the virtues of turbocharged diesels, and Banks in particular." —Eric
Huffman; Mouth of Wilson, VA
"I decided on the Banks solution, and made an appointment to have the Sidewinder
turbo installed ... When I arrived at the scheduled time, your shop was a shining
example of quality and service in action, clean, efficient, and carefully staffed
with courteous professionals providing expert service and on-time delivery."
"I found that the
Sidewinder had not only solved the turbo inlet problem, but resulted in dramatic performances
gains as well. The truck just seems lighter and quicker. It pulled evenly through
all gears, and throttle response in he 2000 to 3000 rpm range was greatly increased."
"I climbed the
grade out of Camarillo better than ever before, gaining 10 mph over the top. Boost
was constant at 10 psi with exhaust gas temperature at 950 degrees and coolant temperature
slightly lower than on previous trips."
"I now have over
2000 miles on the installation and continue to be amazed at the improvement. Last
weekend, climbing the grade from I-10 into Yucca Valley via 29 Palms Highway, I gained
15 mph over the top—an exciting and totally unexpected performance gain."
"I heartily recommend
the Sidewinder turbo/Stinger installation to anyone with a 7.3 IDI factory turbo-diesel.
You can be sure my truck proudly wears its 'Banks Turbocharged' emblems, above the
original 'turbo-diesel' emblems, to show that there IS a better way." —Brian
G. Scoles; Lake Elsinore, CA
"Mr. Banks, I don't think your turbo is good. I think it is fantastic!"
"I never purchased any item that lived up to its advertisement until I bought
the Banks turbo."
"If I have to buy
a new truck in the future (God forbid!) my choice would be a diesel without a turbo,
and then to install one of yours."
"Being a retired mechanical engineer, I appreciate a product I can be so proud
to brag upon. And brag, I do, whenever anyone asks about my Banks turbo." —John
& Fran Barnes; Livingston, TX
"We have a Ford 350 crew cab dually with your turbo, towing an 8,500-lb 5th wheel.
We pulled a 25-mile stretch to 9,200-ft elevation in 2nd gear, on a 96-degree day,
having to slow for the hairpin turns. Able to pull 40-45 mph where there was room,
with no heating or problems at all. Very satisfied and happy." —Lloyd
Thompson; Lehigh Acres, FL
"I just finished installing a Sidewinder on my Ford F-350 crew cab used for pulling,
and was astounded by the performance difference. I typically gross about 22,000 lbs
and it is no longer sluggish during acceleration or on hills."
"Needless to say,
when I finish kitting my other truck with a fresh motor, it will also be getting a
[Sidewinder]." —Frank Shacklee; Whitesboro,
TX
"The money I paid to install a Banks Sidewinder turbo system on my F-350 Ford
was the best investment I have ever made in an automotive product."
"During the course
of our trip we encountered grades up to 10 percent. On the long hills, some up to
12 miles long, we found that 6 to 7 percent grades could be handled in third, 8 to
9 percent in second, and only over that was first gear required. Even then, only partial
throttle was needed."
"My fuel economy
has also improved from an average of 10 mpg to 12 mpg while pulling the trailer. To
sum this up, I have gone from the stock diesel engine situation of black smoke, holding
up traffic and worrying about the next steep hill to enjoyable, confident driving.
To the staff at Banks, thanks very much for a good product." —Jim
D. Hill; Cobourg, Ontario
"Needless to say, the [Sidewinder] performed flawlessly, and made our trip much
more comfortable than it would have been otherwise." —William
R. Scofield; Citrus Heights, CA
"I recently purchased a 7.3 diesel Ford F-250 extended cab 4 X 4 with Banks Sidewinder.
I am very pleased with the performance and fuel mileage I am getting."
"I drove several
other units, Dodge, Ford and Chevy. Even though some were supercharged, none was comparable
to the Banks unit as far as power and response."
"For 33 years I
have owned four-wheel drive units with 350, 400 and 454 gas engines. For the first
time I have a unit that not only has great performance, it gets good fuel economy."
—Ted Ficker; Salem, OR
"Thanks to your good instructions, my turbo is installed and performing wonderfully.
Your company has a superior product and an excellent staff who are knowledgeable."
"I commend you
and your company for the great service you provide, and especially for the friendly
but professional manner in which you do business. This kind of service is hard to
find nowadays." —Ervin E. McKee, Jr.; Capon
Bridge, WV
"I recently installed your Stinger on my F250 pickup. I must say I am impressed
with the performance. The additional power available on take-off is incredible."
"I installed the
system myself and everything fit just like it was supposed to. Everything I needed
came with it. I thank you for a quality product that works." —Mark
Kincheloe; Norco, CA
"On hills speed would drop 10 to 20 mph, and the Ford F-250 would shift to second.
I was determined to do something about this that is where Banks came in. A week later
the transmission stayed in drive; could hold 50 to 55 mph on steep grades; and fuel
use was 13 to 16 mpg."
"I am a happy man,
traveling in the 'sweet spot', cruising here in Texas at around 60 mph with fuel consumption
close to 20 mpg." —D.E. Richardson; Conroe,
TX
"I
can only say Banks Sidewinder has made the original '92 350-Ford diesel a pleasure
to drive and I would recommend it to anybody who is looking for much improved engine
performance." —Charles I. Edgerton; Monroe,
CT
"Shortly after buying the pickup, I installed an ATS turbo. I was never very
happy, it did not seem to put out very much boost, and the exhaust temp ran so high
on hard pulls, I had to back off or shift down. I called ATS at least three times
and after telling them how their turbo performed, I was told that was the way it was
supposed to work."
"I now have the
Banks Sidewinder installed in place of the ATS, and let me tell you, what an improvement!
I don't have access to a dyno, but I can tell by 'seat of the pants' driving that
I have much more horsepower."
"With my new trailer,
I now have 3225 lbs. more, yet I have picked up about one mpg, and lowered my exhaust
temp by an average of 150 degrees, not to mentioned a great increase in power."
"Running with no
load, the ATS boost was zero at any speed unless I passed a car, then it may come
up 2 to 3 lbs. With the Banks Sidewinder I have 1-1/2
to 2 lbs. boost at 50 mph. If I pass a car, the boost will go to 5 lbs. or more.
"With the ATS pulling
a load, the most boost I ever saw was 5_ lbs., and that was up a 7% grade in second
gear at 2800 rpm. With Banks pulling a load, I see at least 3 to 4 lbs. boost almost
constantly, and when climbing a grade it is easy to get 7 to 8 lbs. boost. And the
exhaust temp never gets past 1000 degrees."
"I was not happy
with the performance of the ATS turbo on my F-250 diesel, so I removed it and installed
a Banks Sidewinder turbo … In closing I want to say how happy I am with your
turbo—a very superior product to your competition." —Donald
L. Gray; Orofino, ID
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"Not only does the PowerPack
do what I had hoped, but my entire experience with your staff was totally positive."
—Steve Batchelor; Llano, CA
"Well, I logged about
2800 miles, and all I can say is: this is not the same truck I brought in for installation
of Banks PowerPack! The increases in torque and horsepower for trailer pulling are
easily noticeable, especially traveling through the mountains in Oregon and Washington.
I really didn't have the final test until pulling into my driveway at the 3200-foot
elevation (on the way to Mount Lassen), where you start at zero feet, continually
climb for 19 miles, then go around a curve (losing some momentum) and start up a killer
9% grade. I've traveled this route many times pulling this same 5th wheel, and
with Banks installed, my speed increased by an honest 10 mph when I hit the top. The
Banks plate on my truck causes a lot of questions at various campgrounds, and I answer
with a thumbs up every time!" —Paul de la Halas; Shingletown,
CA
"I was immediately
impressed with the quality of your product and how it fit together. The directions
were easy to follow and installation was a snap. When I started up my truck I expected
a much louder exhaust than the nice sound that greeted me. On my initial test drive
I was very impressed at how much more power was there and how crisp the shifts were."
—Patrick Saunders; St. Johns, MI
"Thought I'd let you know how impressed I am with my PowerPack system. I can
only describe the difference as comparable to having a drag anchor removed from the
truck." —Jerry Noblett; via e-mail
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"Being a mechanic, I've
replaced several systems from factory to aftermarket. Your PowerPack system went on
the easiest and simplest of any. The power and sound quality is the best I've had
the pleasure of owning. I would do it all over again." —Charles
R. Burke, Jr.; Magnolia, OH
"There's a noticeable
change the moment you lay into the throttle. The truck doesn't hesitate." —Off-Road
magazine
"We recently went over
Mt. Hood, elevation 3600 feet. The truck is 5-speed and I only had to downshift to
3rd. [Before the PowerPack], I had to downshift to 2nd and it felt like we
were crawling! Not only that, our gas mileage has increased." —Glen
Murray; Astoria, OR
"The truck will stay
in higher gear, which slows the engine down, increases fuel economy, and decreases
wear. And the gain in fuel economy is substantial—in many cases as much as one
mile per gallon. That's a lot when you consider a big tow vehicle under load is only
delivering five to seven mpg." —Field & Stream
magazine
"My truck's performance
has improved dramatically in a way that is very noticeable and usable in real-world
situations. The engineering, construction, and installation are obviously top notch."
—Steve VonSeggern Placentia, CA
"The original power
range was 2600 to 3100 rpm. With the PowerPack, it was extended from 2600 to 3500
rpm. The added horsepower was a definite advantage in mountain towing." —Trailer
Boats magazine
"The PowerPack for the
460 EFI Ford motor reduces backpressure by 97%, kicking 32 hp into the big Ford
and 15% better fuel economy." —Popular Hot Rodding
magazine
"The Stinger package
includes ... a couple of yards of the most beautifully-bent 31/2" exhaust tubing you
will ever see. An added bonus is a chrome 4" tailpipe tip that helps the system announce
itself to whoever you've just passed." —Ford Truckin'
magazine
"I recently installed
a PowerPack and TransCommand on my [1990] Ford F-250. The quality of your product
was superb; the parts all fit perfectly; and the detailed instructions made it easy
to install myself. When I first drove my truck I could not believe the awesome power
and sound."
"After hauling
big loads and a trailer, I realize I am finally getting the full potential from my
truck. Acceleration while towing and going uphill is amazing. I am recommending Banks
PowerPack system to all my friends so they can also enjoy awesome power." —Jerry
Jenkins; Glendale, AZ
"After the PowerPack was installed in our truck, we hooked up our 32-foot fifth-wheel
and crisscrossed California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. We were absolutely delighted
with the performance of our equipment."
"I've pulled RVs
and boats with a variety of vehicles for many years, but never before have I actually
smiled while ascending mountains or calculating mpg. I'd read testimonies of your
customers, but was reluctant to invest in your product. What a mistake!!!"
"I wanted you to
know how happy we are with the performance of our truck, now that it is equipped with
your PowerPack. Rest assured all our friends will also know the degree of our satisfaction."
—William & Barbara Hinkle; Upland, CA
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