Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Banks Power iQ Navigation Software


The iQ Navigation software that is made by Banks Power utilizes the GPS part of the iQ system in order to give you navigation turn by turn that will swiftly and correctly get you where you need to be each and every time you use it.  It gives you directions both verbally and visibly and features an amazing 7 million different places of interest - all complete with phone numbers - that are scattered throughout the continent of North America.  With the iQ Navigation software that is made by Banks Power, you will never need any other type of GPS system. 

Please note that the actual iQ system that is made by Banks must be purchased separately.

Features at a Glance

·         The iQ Navigation software that is made by Banks Power is meant to be used in conjunction with the iQ Dashboard PC that is also made by Banks Power.  The iQ Dashboard PC must be purchased separately

·         The iQ Navigation software that is brought to you by the minds at Banks Power features discernable zoom levels on the maps

·         The Banks Power designed iQ Navigation software allows you to determine how to get where you are going by points of interest, cross roads or by address

·         The iQ Navigation software that is made by Banks Power gives you accurate map matching and vehicle positioning

·         The iQ Navigation software that is brought to you by the minds at Banks Power have a user interface that is innovative and easy to use

·         The Banks Power designed iQ Navigation software offers you a navigation system that is full features

·         The iQ Navigation software that is made by Banks Power is easy to install and comes to you ready to be used in your rig

·         The iQ Navigation software that is brought to you by the minds at Banks Power comes to you on a mini SD card that is to be inserted into the iQ system

iQ 2.0

This is the machine that you will need in order to use the navigation software that we just talked about.  It is basically a dashboard computer that is meant to help you with things related to your rig.  It has optional accessories too, such as the Backup Camera that will allow for you to be able to see things that would normally be out of your sight line behind you.  The iQ 2.0 is also Bluetooth capable so that you will be able to have hands free operation for streaming audio and for the phone.  Although it comes with an internal memory of 4 GB you can add a micro SDHC of up to an additional 8 GB. 

This is the ultimate accessory for those who want to stay on top of everything that is related to their rig.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Banks Power AutoMind Programmer


If you have an itch to turn your slow old gas pedal into something that could be considered to be a lethal weapon then forget all about bolting on those expensive intercoolers, turbo kits and blowers.  There is a simple way to crank the performance of your rig up to 11…the AutoMind Programmer by Banks Power.

Instead of having he motor in your rig work harder, the AutoMind allows for it to work smarter because it replaces the factory programming that is quite limited with a tune that is sophisticated.  All you need to do is plug it in and then pick a tune.  Now sit back and buckle up because the ride is going to be exciting.  Choose from modes like economy, sport, towing and power depending on what you need for the day.  Whether you are trying to save at the pump, hauling wood or just cruising around town, there is a tune just for that.  With the AutoMind, you will be able to change the tune anytime you like.

Aside from the tunes that have been preconfigured, the AutoMind allows for you to customize the key settings.  You can change your shift points, tweak things like the cooling fan, recalibrate the speedometer, and adjust the rev limiter and more!  The possibilities are never ending!  On top of all of that, the AutoMind has another function – as a diagnostic tool that is full service!  It can read and then clear the fault codes while you are in your own driveway as opposed to you having to pay a mechanic to do that. 

Oh yeah, and it comes with a 1 year warranty.

Features at a Glance

·         The AutoMind Programmer comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for a year

·         With this programmer you will be able to add some severe sizzle to the gas pedal in your Jeep

·         This programmer has been configured and engineered for your specific make, model and year so you know it will give you a perfect tune every time

·         With the AutoMind programmer you will get instant gains when it comes to fuel economy, torque and horsepower

·         The AutoMind Programmer that is brought to you by the minds at Banks Power comes to you already equipped with four tunes

o   Economy

o   Sport

o   Towing

o   Power

·         It can also be tuned however you like

·         Allow for you to customize your shift points, activation temperature for the cooling fans, speedometer calibration, speed limiter, rev limiter and more

·         Allows for you to be able to both read and clear any trouble codes

·         Connects with ease to the OBD-II port in your rig

·         Get updates for it by pugging it in to your computer

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Banks Power 3.6L Stinger System Performance System


This system that is made by Banks Power is only intended for use on the 2012 – 2014 Jeeps.  This is a power system that has been designed for both off road and street applications.  It features a Ram Air Intake system that is free breathing as well as a Monster Exhaust kit.  As such, the Stinger system will free your Jeep from air flow restrictions thereby improving the efficiency of your engine as well as enhancing the fuel economy and durability all while also giving you gains in power.  The exhaust note is one that is authoritative while still being civil.  You will also get an exhaust tip that is made from stainless steel and comes in your choice of finishes: high temp black or chrome over stainless steel.  The Stinger system is available with the Auto Mind Programmer or without it.

Monster Exhaust

This is one of the components in the Stinger System.  It has been constructed from stainless steel that is of a heavy gauge.  This exhaust system features a tail pipe that is supersized and has a diameter of 2 ½ inches as well as a tail pipe tip that is also made from stainless steel and has been polished until it has a mirror finish.  If that isn’t to your taste, you can also get the tip in black.  The system also comes with a performance muffler of the straight through variety.  This muffler is the least restrictive one in the entire industry and it will more than double the flow when compared to your factory installed muffler.

The Monster system will virtually eliminate any sort of back pressure going from the catalytic converter on back so that you get more efficiency and power while still retaining a civil exhaust note. 

The Monster system comes to you complete with the tip in your choice of finishes – black or chrome – as well as the tail pipe and the muffler.  All of these components have been fashioned from stainless steel.

Ram Air Intake

This is another of the components in the Stinger system that is made by Banks Power.  This system replaces that flat panel filter that the factory installed with one that is conical shaped and large.  This is a filter that will last you a lifetime as it also provides high flow filtration.  The opening for the Ram Air is one that puts the stock inlet to shame and it doesn’t have the 90 degree turns and bends that can kill your power by choking the flow of air.  The inlet is massive and the housing is enclosed while the tubes are much larger.  This means that restrictions are greatly reduced which dramatically increases the flow of air to the cylinders.

 

Monday, December 29, 2014

Banks Power: TorqueTube Exhaust Header


Whether you happen to be on an off road jaunt, towing your fishing boat or just crawling over some rocks, you will find that any sort of boost in torque will give your rig the extra muscle that it needs to be able to conquer even the roughest tasks.  Now you just need to know the quickest and easiest way to get more torque…the answer is simple – TorqueTube Exhaust Headers made by Banks Power. 

These headers are custom engineered for each specific application.  They have been tuned in such a way that they will literally just suck all of the fumes from your cylinders.  This is engine scavenging at the extreme and it will unlock serious torque while also allowing the power plant in your rig to suck in even more oxygen to give it efficiency that is even greater.

As if all of this were not enough, these exhaust headers are also built so tough that they can outlast your entire rig!  Each one has been made from stainless steel that is 400 series.  It features flanges that are meaty and have been milled to be dead flat in order to make a fit that is resistant to warps and free from leaks.  In addition, the TorqueTube Exhaust Headers that are made by Banks Power come to you complete with all of the hardware that is necessary for mounting as well as a warranty against defects that is good for a lifetime.

Features at a Glance

·         Comes with a warranty against defects that is good for a lifetime

·         These TorqueTube Exhaust Headers that are made by Banks Power are street legal in all 50 states

·         When you purchase the TorqueTube Exhaust Headers that are made by Banks Power you will get all of the hardware necessary for mounting them

·         The headers feature flanges that are very thick and have been milled to be dead flat so that they will resist warping while being free from leaks

·         These headers are made from stainless steel that is 400 series

·         These headers have been designed to be monster engine scavengers – in other words, they work to effectively make a vacuum that is used to suck all of the exhaust fumes from your engine

·         These TorqueTube Exhaust Headers have been made by Banks Power to give you a fit with your engine that is seamless

·         With the addition of these TorqueTube Exhaust Headers, you will be able to unleash the full force of the entirety of your engine’s torque

When you want nothing but the best and you demand the most torque from your engine, you can’t go wrong with these headers.  They will allow you to finally see exactly what your engine is capable of.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Banks Power: Monster Exhaust System with Polished Tip


With the Monster Exhaust systems that Banks Power makes you will be able to get all of the beastly power that you crave without need to resort to grave robbery to accomplish it.  Banks turns your rig from a sleeping beast into a monster with mandrel bent tubes that are fat as well as with a monster muffler that is of the straight through type and will allow your beast to roar.

Banks Power knows trucks and with that knowledge, they have built the Monster exhaust systems specifically for your rig.  Not only that, they have been built to make your rig grumble!  Depending on the application, these Monster exhaust kits come in your choice of a DPF back system, a down pipe back system, a cat back system or even a turbo back system.  IN addition some of these kits even come with your choice of an exit – dual or single – as well as coming either without or with the elbow made by Banks Power.

By boosting the flow of the exhaust and as a result almost completely eliminating any sort of back pressure, Banks Power is able to give your Jeep a power blast that is downright scary.  In addition, the muffler itself produces a growl that is nearly otherworldly and does this without making the noise inside the cab unbearable as other kits do.  To top all of this off, each one of the Monster exhaust systems made by Banks Power comes to you with a stainless steel tip that has been polished to a mirror finish.

Each one of the Monster exhaust kits made by Banks Power has been formed from stainless steel.  This includes the muffler which has also been polished until it has an almost ghoulish gleam to it.  Best of all? These kits come to you with a lifetime warranty!

Features at a Glance

·         The Monster Exhaust Systems made by Banks Power come to you complete with a warranty that is good for a lifetime

·         These systems come to you complete with everything that you will need for a safe and proper installation including the clamps, tubes and hangers

·         The Monster exhaust systems will mount with ease to your stock mounting locations and clear the brake lines, shocks and spare tires

·         Some of these kits are even available with the elbow made by Banks Power

·         The Monster exhaust systems are built specifically for your rig’s make, model and year

·         With this exhaust system, you will be able to double and possibly even triple the flow of exhaust while slashing the back pressure

·         This will allow you to be able to bolster your fuel economy, torque and horse power





 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Banks Power Ram-Air Intake System


Banks Power makes ram air intakes that they run comprehensive tests on before they release them for distribution and sale.  In these tests the systems must prove themselves repeatedly. 

The ram air intakes get their start as a prototype that is created using CAD software.  This software prototype is run through a variety of flow simulations that it must pass before it can be turned into a physical prototype.  The physical prototype is put to tests on a flow bench.  It must pass those tests before it can be tested on an actual vehicle.  If and when all of those various types of tests have been passed, the system will then be tested against competitor and stock intakes.

Proven Performance and Design

The design of these intakes is one that includes an air housing that is enclosed, a dome shaped filter that will last you a lifetime, a massive inlet, and the entire thing is streamlined.  These qualities allows for the maximization of denser, cooler air that is gotten to the engine.  A Banks Power Ram Air Intake has a flow that has been proven to be 35% better and more efficient than the flow of stock intakes which effectively delivers denser air to the turbo inlet.

An Aftermarket Exclusive

The only place you will find the ram air intake systems made by Banks Power is on the aftermarket.  These systems feature a bellows that is a full 5 inches and the system is able to accommodate for engine movement.  This accommodation means that each one of the components is better protected resulting in a longer life.  Additionally, the Banks ram air intake systems are designed specifically so that they will never be the cause of any fault or error codes.

Filters?

With Banks Power you have a choice of filters.  There are the traditional red filters that are oiled and then there are the black filters which are dry.  Additionally, for those who want even more filtration power for even cooler, denser air there are pre-filters available.

Award Winning Testing

Yes, we did touch on this subject a bit earlier, but this bears mentioning.  The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Banks Power a patent for their Engine Performance Evaluation.  This was due to their uncompromising high standards that they have in place for these tests.

Why is Cooler Air Important?

Air is necessary in the combustion chamber of your engine to ignite the fuel and make the engine work.  The cooler the air is, the denser the molecules are in it.  The denser the molecules are, the more efficient combustion and subsequent burn of the fuel is.  This not only increases horsepower and torque but you can also see a difference in your fuel consumption.

Friday, October 31, 2014

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.