Banks Power Programmer

A Little Story

Banks has a very interesting history and I will just gloss over it a bit for you here.  It all started when Gale Banks was only a kid.  At 14 years old, he did a complete rebuild on his mother’s 1931 Model A Ford.  By the time he was finished fiddling with it and put it back together, it had an additional 40 horsepower!  He continued with his passion and at only 16 years of age he founded Banks Power.  In the ensuing 50 years, he grew the company into the powerhouse that it is today. 

Banks Power makes exhaust systems and programmers for not just cars and trucks.  He also makes engine products for marine vehicles.  To top it off, he is a consultant and provides parts for vehicles owned and operated by the U. S. military!  His civilian car and truck applications are of such amazing quality that he actually has car manufacturers coming to him for ideas and products. 

Ok, now that you know a bit about the company and the man behind it, let’s talk about the Banks power programmer. 

What is it?

The Banks power programmer is sold as the AutoMind Programmer.  This is the absolute in pre-loaded and pre-programmed power.  Because it comes from Banks, you can believe in it.  Banks is the most trusted name in the engineered engine efficiency game…hands down.

 

They say that this programmer comes pre-loaded with power.  It has sport, towing and economy settings and is always right for whatever the job is.  It was calibrated to increase not only your power, but also your MPG.  It can display critical engine functions and also provides technician diagnostic capabilities because of its ability to not only scan but also to clear trouble codes. 

This programmer can either adjust or remove your engine rev limiter as well as the top speed limiter if you have one.  Your speedometer calibration can be based on either your tire size or your gear ratio.  You can use this to adjust the cooling fan activation temperature.  This programmer allows you to adjust your shift points and/or firmness.  It also includes a fuel economy calibration.  I already mentioned that it can read and clear trouble codes, but that bears repeating.  Also, this is internet updateable so you can always be sure to have the very latest technology. 

All in all, this is an unbeatable product that everyone should have in their vehicle.

Banks Power Ram Air Intake System

The Ram Air intake systems made by Banks Power have been tested and proven time and again.  They begin as prototypes made by CAD software and are then put through various flow simulations.  Once they pass those tests, a physical prototype is created and then that prototype must go through various tests on a flow bench.  If it manages to make it past that stage it will then be put on a vehicle and tested.  After those tests are complete, the prototype must also pass tests against stock intakes as well as many intakes made by competitors.

Design and Performance that is Proven

Because of the enclosed cold air housing, the streamlined design, a huge inlet and a giant lifetime filter that is dome shaped, the Ram Air intake system made by Banks Power is able to maximize the amount of cooler, denser air that gets to the engine.  This allows for gains in torque, horsepower and even fuel economy.  These intake systems have a flow that is 35% better than that found in stock systems and they deliver an air density that is greater to the inlet of the turbo.

Exclusive to the Aftermarket

The Ram Air intake systems are exclusively aftermarket products.  They have a 5 inch bellows and can accommodate for the movement of the engine.  This gives more protection to each of the components and as a result extends the life of the system.  In addition, these systems have been designed in such a way that they will not cause any sort of error or fault codes.

Filter Options?

Now Banks Power also offers a choice of filters.  You can choose the traditional oiled filter in red or a dry filter that is black.  In addition, you can get an important additional filtration barrier by adding one of the pre-filters.

Testing?

We talked about testing already but here is something you may not know.  The uncompromisingly high standards that Banks sets for testing have actually been awarded a patent for Engine Performance Evaluation.  This came directly from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Summary

Banks measured its own intake systems along with stock and competitor’s systems and their effect on the density of the air at the inlet for the turbo compressor.  Typically, these temperatures will be higher than they would at ambient conditions.  However, the more cool air that an intake system can get to the filter while preserving the temperature, the more dense the air will be.  All tests have proven that the Banks Ram Air intake systems get the cooler, denser air where it needs to be in order to give you the gains in torque and horsepower that you need.