6 Decades of Diesel Performance in 13 Minutes

[@philgrimsey3637]

Gale Banks is an utter legend. I wish there were more people in the tuning industry like him. God bless you, sir. You're amazing

[@boywonderrr71]

Gale is such a nice guy and incredible engineer!!

[@milesj6064]

That was a great interview, Gale doesn’t look 80 years old, he is still got lots of energy, I am glad he is keeping busy still building and designing things, it will keep him young at heart. I love Banks products.

[@Senetus]

I've seen guys way younger looking about 20 years older than Gale, he must be doing something right 😄

[@patbullard9276]

I have sooooooooo much respect for this man and his accomplishments with diesel engines and performance.

[@levicharles996]

Gale is a national treasure and is a prime example of loving the work he does.

[@bigchrisb59]

Gale is the epitome of a real living legend. And just like the day my dad passed when gale passes I will ball like a baby! Long live king gale baby

[@crazyeyez1502]

80? Wow. Would've never figured. He is so lively in the videos. Keep up the great work, sir!

[@jskasa9738]

I've been following Gale and his technical achievements my whole life, truly an inspiration. I'm very glad he's still getting up and doing his thing every day. Thank you Gale for inspiring so many people over so many years, you deserve all the success you've achieved!

[@stephenmiller5023]

My invitation MUST have been lost in the mail … 😏. Congratulations Gale & Crew . I have been running one of the first generation 6-gun Tuners & Speed loaders & Big head Waste gates on my ‘02 LB-7 since mid ‘03 when I bought my truck used . ALL those parts are still on the truck & have worked flawlessly now for 20 years through all sorts of weather & conditions & towing medium to heavy loads ( upwards of 15,000 lbs sometimes, over the weight rating of my early Duramax ) and without complaint . I’m a believer in his products and his commitment to making a great product that stands up to his company’s promises . I wish I could have come up today from San Diego to just shake your hand in person Gale , and congratulate your crew for doing all you have done all these decades . Much appreciated here . 😎👍

[@PoBoysDiesel]

If there is one person I would like to meet and just chat with in general perhaps over an extended lunch It would be Gale Banks he is so knowledgeable so sharp, educated and most importantly even over the screen seems like the kind of person you would feel comfortable talking to about anything. If Gale reads this please dont take this in a bad way but to me you seem like a great Father figure and well I honestly appreciate you for who you are and what youve accomplished throughout the years in the Automotive industry. God bless you always and may the good Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones for many many Many years to come. Blessings from Kissimmee FL

[@darrellbedford4857]

I started following him in the 1970's through various magazines. His use of turbos sparked my interest in engineering. Keep up the great work.

[@dannymccraw4841]

Probably the most industrious man on the planet, his honest work to make things just work better is an inspiration to us all

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Gale a absolute legend , and with his grandson Erik in the wings 👏👍👌

[@scottbergeron2314]

That was A GREAT interview with Gale!!! Love using his products and his desire to always improve and make better!!!! Thank you Gale!!!!

[@ryanburbridge]

80?!!! Wow. Amazing legacy! Well done.

[@bankspower]

Hard to believe, Gale still comes to the office 5 days a week just like all his staffers and engineers.

[@DonkeyHotie]

Retired out of 33 years in aerospace. I was telling someone literally this morning that my list of heroes doesn't contain a single aerospace person: Horst Leitner, Gale Banks, Erik Buell. Gale is an engineer's engineer and anyone lucky enough to work with or for him should treasure every moment.

[@larryturley9268]

1997 I had a Banks system installed at Banks on my 460 Ford chassis Motorhome. I got more power and more MPG, part of the pkg. was a transmisson module that moved the shift points to a better point for a heavy vehicle. I never regretted the install.

[@RRC1982]

Gale Banks is an legend! Could start diesel performance school...

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Thanks so much Mr. BANKS I have been building hot rods for many years, your trans am with the twin turbo big block really helped with my direction, and still l am building hot rods! Only now they are DURAMAX DIESELS! SAFETY FIRST! Just love your way of thinking 🤔. I hope that your still at it for another 20 years at your tiny shop 🤏🥴😝🤣. Wishing that you will still patent from your home after that . 😊 All the bast. 👍🏻. ✌🏻 ❤️ 🇨🇦.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Awesome. Though I am not a Banks products user, I have LONG known of his tremendously invaluable contributions to the industry. He is Indeed a Legend.

[@PhillyDee215]

Gale has been around for a long time, so much knowledge💯

[@isalmankhan1]

Stay healthy & safe Gale Sir, truly appreciate your work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@K-Rivs]

You know a person and/or company knows their stuff and has had an impact on you when you can't wait to get a dodge w/ a cummins just to put their parts on it! Gale Banks is a multi-generational talent and tuning wizard. I bought the monster ram, air intake, exhaust and tuner for my 3rd gen cummins before I even got plates put on it...enough said 😂

[@tracykooken2606]

not ever biz owner LOVES it still after THAT many years !!!! Gale u r a t❤rue credit to the industrie..... shoes that can not be filled is what u r 😊

[@99unclebob]

Gale Banks a universe of knowledge in the diesel engine industry , a humble human being 👍

[@sultanamajam9725]

Respect And Salute to the MOST AWESOME 'GUY' 🎉❤🇱🇷

[@nathanrussell2158]

Love listening to the great sage himself.

[@wirewrks]

Gale Banks is a True American Automotive Living Legend, and in my eyes, a National Treasure.!!! Oh, how I would give thanks, to spend a day with Gale Banks... I really wish someone would produce a quality biography on Gale, worthy of his name, his volume of work, and his contributions to the automotive industry. Or, someone (Hello... Barry Meguiar.!!!), PLEASE, get a multipart interview, allowing Gale to speak about his favorite moments in his career, intertwined with any, and all, of the amazing, related stories, that he must have hundreds of (if not thousands), before it's not possible.

[@safespot69]

I hope I’m that present when I’m 80

[@DieselAddiction]

Love your work Gale👍🇦🇺

[@93xcr440]

Gale created a life he doesn't need a vacation from. not too mention he's a absolute legend and doesn't bullshit his products I'd love to work there it would be a dream job

[@bankspower]

We're hiring. bankspower.com/pages/careers-at-banks

[@stevencohen4580]

Great bloke and great interview.

[@LiquidAudio]

Awesome, huge respect, science is always the way and Gale leads by example.

[@leehulbert890]

I liked working there 2002-2004, Tech Support.

[@Akya2120]

Awesome! What a great man.

[@Garth2011]

We knew of Banks back when they were in San Gabriel, CA. Not far from Bob Palamini aka Bob's Dyno on San Gabriel Blvd in San Gabriel who was a bit of a Corvair enthusiast.

[@InternetListener]

1.9 tdi Volkswagen needs some Banks loving. 43% efficiency BSFC, VNT and still life in milions around the world...

[@JF32304]

I almost had an interview to work at his shop as a system administrator... would have been fantastic to work for him.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

This is what an ethical American company looks like. I didn't see one jack face in the crowd. His employees love him. I'm sure he could name all the kids of his workers. As long as they were named after a Duramax part.

[@fredericrike5974]

Congratulations, Gale!

[@Peconrine]

Doctor Banks is one of the Ones whose made the world a better place.

[@carltrano1325]

Incredible man.

[@andrewsmart2949]

gale banks,the OG of V8 turbocharging LOL,small blocks going 200mph up mountains LOL

[@Jc-bo1uu]

I would love to get the exhaust pipe from them for my L5 P Duramax diesel engine. But everything is so expensive today, so it will have to wait.

[@leftcoastdrifter]

A true legend.

[@2s2bs]

I expressed some interested in the Crate Engine program, the Supercharged Diesel and I got no response. Any updates on customers being able to get their hands on it?

[@mattanderson987]

I wish I knew half the things Gail Banks has forgotten

[@bankspower]

Don't we all?

[@smorphis92]

Gale Banks 2024!! Make America Fast Again!!😂

[@chichard86]

Someone find the fountain of youth for Gale!

[@georgeniebergall7074]

I want him to do my marine engines I have caterpillars

[@NKNKNKNK-7]

Gale Banks is bad ass

[@figgiefigueroa7372]

The interviewer was short on the important question department. Mr banks is a library of knowledge!

[@matthewthaemert3282]

The only problem with banks is that i doubt there is anyone capable enough to replace him 😢

[@michaellee5399]

Gale banks wanna work on my 6.0 diesel? Lol

[@danielklarin4120]

Really wish they still sold the 6.2d turbo kit

[@ColeSpolaric]

Wait a minute, hold up, did lockjaw get painted? I'm happy if it did.

[@bankspower]

Never.

[@Boots67]

Someone needs to sit down and do a long form interview with Gale.

[@digitalbilly]

Looks like a dream job

[@TheDfrancis37]

Still waiting on ram 2500 derringer 🙄

[@constructionbootgazer]

Is that Pantera diesel powered??

[@bankspower]

No, it's a Chrysler 360ci with a Banks Twin-Turbo kit.

[@muskyelondragon]

❤❤❤

[@joshuaflowers9230]

I’m the 40 year old that’s not as sharp as 80 year old Gale 🫡. Does anyone else feel like a primate when Gale speaks?

[@richardmoreno5160]

We need to find a way to clone this guy!

[@PKCP60]

Hi Gale. I need to speak with you. I’ve called but your people won’t give out your email. You won’t be to sleep at night after I talk to you. Please reach out. Thx Pete.

[@dixiemae5042]

First 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Camcodrummer]

I bought a Banks kit for my 93 Cummins in 95 and it's still on there and works. I like the fact that Gale does things without just throwing fuel at it. I've always believed that smoke out of a diesel is wasting fuel and potential power . I'd rather get good power and economy.

[@1ftintheflames]

Would have loved to work for him and learn from him. He tests the hell out of everything. Not like other performance companies that slap bs desriptions on things that dont really work. He proved what i was thinking about when i was an apprentice mechanic. Those aluminum diff covers that expand capacity and supposedly cool diff fluid better were doin just what i thought back then. The internal shaping of them was just a big hollow pan. Instead of being shaped around the ring gear so it could pick up and throw the oil where it needs to to keep lubrication and cooling happening. The open pan aluminum ones dont have anything following the shape around the ring gear causing most of the fluid to fall off right above the resting fluid level. So he proved it. He made a Transparent cover copy of the standard design as well as the big aluminum one. And ran the diff speed up with vehicle on a lift and tested both designs. The big pan basically is killing your diff by stopping the oil from making it where it needs to go to keep everything lubed and cool. He had a video on it. Smart guy. Never stops thinkin.