How Banks got into diesel | Speed School Podcast Ep 13

[@bankspower]

Who should Gale have on as a guest, next?

[@andrewsmart2949]

diesel brothers or smokey nagata

[@_vanna_white102]

Lmao if he was in the same room as the diesel brothers theyd leave after 5 minutes with their tales between they're legs 😆 🤣

[@funone8716]

Elon Musk

[@paulsalvestrin7253]

Walt! Man i could listen to him and Gale forever. What a combination and i don't think you would find to guy's with more knowledge than them.

[@andrewsmart2949]

@@paulsalvestrin7253 why be a trollbot and say something from behind an empty fake profile LOL

[@johnnypipe]

These two have forgotten more than most of us will ever know. Excellent podcast.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

True that

[@danielmarkle8823]

That is the perfect comment for this podcast

[@masongiles8443]

Could not have said it better myself

[@nadronnocojr]

Legends come and go , gods of industry stay forever in our hearts and minds , this was an honor

[@Colevid19]

After the years these guys have been “in the business” yet they talk about it with the same enthusiasm and passion, it’s very inspiring.

[@Not_Built-Right]

That's what they do eat , breathe, sleep, engineering gods of creation just imagine if they weren't stifled by the people whom have hidden agendas and don't like real talent because they feel like dummies around people of their calibre.

[@sam2902]

I could listen to Gale and Walt talk forever! Awesome episodes!

[@johnhughes2043]

This series with Walt is off the chart amazing! To listen to two practical engineers stories and how they’ve gotten where they’ve gotten to is a treasure. From the oil patch to P&W to Garrett and Banks Engineering, Walt and Gale are the kind of men I could listen to for days on end. Solving problems with slide rules a pencil some paper, head scratching along with desire is what the backbone of American industry truly was. Sadly some of this has gone by the wayside. Not to these guys though! Thanks

[@brahmstein]

Excellent podcast! I’m listening to it driving my 2000 super duty 7.3 6 speed manual. Thanks Walt for helping put together an engine that’s never let me down. It’s not the fastest Diesel ever made but you can always tell when engineers build something with pride. Thinking of the end user and not what’s the fastest way to make a few extra dollars on the backs of the men and woman who rely on their trucks to put food on the table. Thanks you Gale for taking us all on a ride into the back stories of the industry. Keep this up and I may only buy Banks products from now on. 😂

[@bankspower]

Thank you for listening and the kind words!

[@xmo552]

@@bankspower Are the old draw through turbos so bad? I've been researching them lately and it seems you did tons of that stuff early on.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

2000 7.3 owners UNITE !

[@johnnystanley4469]

Just awsome video , so much incredible knowledge and life experience that literally span decades, tied in with so much inovation, thank you Gale for sharing this with us ,love this series , forever a loyal customer and fan.

[@bankspower]

Thank you for the kind words, Johnny!

[@martinpoulsen6564]

Wow... those aren't stories - that's history written. Several decades worth. Thank you gentlemen, to you, your teams and competition. You already saved us for immense amounts of unburnt or not cleanly combusted fuel, not even counting the actual fuel savings. Keep pushing, and may many more find inspiration to follow your footsteps.

[@madweazl]

Pretty rare that I watch a 15 minute long video much less one hour but this was a treasure.

[@JB-sp6do]

These guys have so much valuable info, everytine they do this I'm totally blown away! Thx so much for telling ur stores, I feel like so much can be learned from u guys besides the historical value to the stories y'all tell!!

[@leosun8469]

I could literally listen to these experienced geniuses all day, everyday and soak up this knowledge. Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge and stories like this.👍🏻

[@stevansaunders18]

These are amazing! The back room stories are the best. Both Walt and Gale are brilliant not only mechanically but business men as well. And both have achieved seemingly impossible things in the industry.

[@gothicpagan.666]

That 2.3 Pinto turbo unit made it to the UK in the form of a Sierra (Lima in the states) and in the hands of Andy Rouse won the British touring car championship, for Ford replacing the 3Ltr Capri. The next competitive Ford was Sierra Cosworth with the 2Ltr Cosworth YB, fed by a T4 then T3 unit. YB is the 2.0Ltr pinto short motor, with few changes to the bottom end but then fitted with a Cosworth designed & originally built, 4 valve,belt drive DOHC making around 205-210bhp in the showroom to 530-540 bhp in race trim. Incidentally; Andy Rouse was also a development engineer and driver in these cars, resuling in another championship win. And all because of a exhaust driven spinning top

[@williamj1969]

Gale thank you for producing these podcasts. Documenting this history is such a treasure for those of us interested in your work and the work of others. I look forward to more conversations between you & Walt. I’ve listened to all 3 at least 3 times straight though and really appreciate you & Walt taking the time to produce them. I’m sitting on the edge of my seat waiting on #4. You guys are a treasure.

[@tatdexter2334]

Facinating! I never met Walt during my time as a fresh engineer working in PHX (1980-88) but his name would come up often...usually in a favorable context. :) I ultimately ended up working with missile flight controls after surviving the merger-mania of the 80's (5 different managing companies in 8 yrs and never had to change my desk). Drove my 2L Pinto, w/T04 Banks kit I installed, over 200k miles and loved it. Much gratitude Gale & Walt.

[@tk00903]

I worked for a Cummins shop from late 70's thru mid 80's and was very keen on this engine. We powered a one ton gm truck with the bt-6. Had to fabricate everything except motor mounts. Got it all done and found the transmission was worn out and had to rebuild it. This truck had a steel bed, winch with cable, gin poles, chains and boomers. When tested again, it did everything but spin the tires off. Good times!

[@Spencersmithfilm]

My older brother owned a 7.3 that was bored and stroked, 4 door long bed on monster tires. That thing was a blast to drive! I've been into anything diesel or turbo since I could drive. Thanks to both of you and your amazing careers in this crazy industry. Thank you Gentlemen

[@allistairc123]

This was gold. I was supposed to be showered and to bed an hour ago But i couldnt turn it off. Great too see lives being so fulfilled. The best of people.

[@stevenpederson1645]

I bought an 82 chevy with a 6.2 L in 82. I never heard of the Banks dealer turbo kit upgrade. Just learned of it today. I home shop made a intake manifold and exhaust headers for a turbo charged 6.2 and stuffed it in a early 80's van. Knowing that there was a Banks kit in existence could have made things a lot easier.

[@stevebuttrum]

So you were the original the first to actually turbo that engine lol absolutely awesome

[@CrazyTacky]

@8:50; after watching Banks for years on youtube, this finally reminded me of where I've read about his company before. As a kid I loved reading about the new speed records and the cars used to achieve them.

[@jbarnett8062]

Please tell Walter he left a very positive impression on my brother while at Detroit Diesel ! What a legend in the business! Thank you both.

[@heribertojmiranda2787]

I know WALT personally his knowledge and the companies he has help to start are amazing and GALE knows my dad personally from Huntington Beach Dodge my dad was a Banks a authorize banks installer love these guys

[@jamesford2942]

The automotive industry history is now making a lot more sense after hearing these stories.

[@CliffBoren]

I am running (in age) right with the both of you, to see the joy in your faces while reminiscing over your youth, brought joy to my heart. Thank you both.

[@justinvanburen8259]

Amazing people with amazing stories!!! I could just listen to them all day!!

[@christopherwhite8877]

Man what a history lesson from the two of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview.

[@jeffabernathy3131]

Awesome, simply just an experience to listen to true car/truck performance guys. I'm honored to have been able to hear them talk. Thanks, Mr. Banks, to you and your teams and your efforts.

[@craiggardner5347]

REALLY ENJOYED THIS! thanks to you both.

[@tomprovenza7857]

This was great. I owned a 87 T Type Buick Regal, still have a 2000 7.3 Powerstroke and just picked up a 24 L5P Silverado. So much impacted by these two

[@evanlacava9213]

Awesome interview. Love these 2. Godfathers of Booossttttt ❤

[@thomasdeardurff6126]

It's sad that Banks got their start with 6.2 turbo but yet, they stopped making the 6.2 turbo kits. I've tried calling direct to buy one without luck. Even used is scarce. Bring back the 6.2 turbo kick please and thanks in advance!

[@icare7151]

I remember the entire Oldsmobile diesel nightmare. Our neighbor had the diesel in a GM station wagon, the SUV of the day. After several failed diesel motors, no more diesel station wagon.

[@brandonstaelens664]

Both of your guys knowledge level absolutely astounds me. Its the only thing about getting older that excites me

[@minivanin]

Fantastic stuff. I have really enjoyed this particular series. I love turbo history...or really any performance history.

[@tjboylan20]

Jeez Banks got into Diesel when my mom was 3, I’m 20 and I can’t get enough of Gale’s work i sit here for hours studying diesel mechanics as a hobby

[@wcm68tn]

If you haven't already decided on a career, it sounds like you would be very happy working with diesel engines.

[@tjboylan20]

@@wcm68tn I’m now 2 years finished in my civil engineering degree, it’s just a bachelors so I can still do mechanical engineering work if I want to. I’m still thinking about it. I’ve always been interested in every type of mechanics, I thought about automotive engineering but there just isn’t any programs that specifically focus on Diesel.

[@Snowlep337]

"The first turbo in a pickup truck said Banks on it" And thus, history was made....

[@jhb3711]

Awesome video and discussion. Loved hearing the stories of all their accomplishments and the products that we all came to love and respect over the years.

[@michaelgaddy8271]

How awesome! This is an amazing experience for me, to put things together on my own personal time-line. Thank you so much!

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

Loved these episodes with Walt as it rings a bell with that era for me and unknown to me he was the guy behind the stuff I was working with

[@eliminator1978]

These podcasts like this are just awesome. Love hearing the trials and tribulations these guys went thru to be the greats they are.

[@keithbailey540]

It's a pleasure to listen to the two of you. Great stories.

[@mikeschoettler8851]

You 2 Gentlemen are real legends walking Thanks for everything you have done for the automotive world .....This really. Needs to be a movie PURE GOLD!!!

[@MrGoofymike30]

just listening to the history of almost everything we know today ,is amazing . this is where it all started.. with these guys

[@williamwittwer4809]

Absolutely love listening to these two Legends! Keep up the great work guys! Your knowledge and stories will live on forever

[@toughbowtietruck]

My first diesel truck was a 1993 K-3500 municipal truck with the J code 6.2 and 4L80-E transmission. I always wanted to turbo it with a Banks kit but ended up in Duramax land instead. Now I'm buying Banks parts for the Duramax.

[@bobrichards318]

Absolutely loved watching this and hearing the knowledge and history between both.

[@dustinmccord2046]

I could listen to these guys all day

[@tintdr]

This was a great video, thanks for the history fellas, and your time and dedication to the industry. Came here looking for parts for a 2020 2500 Cummins and learned allot. 👍👍

[@redrusty]

I have a GM 4.3 V6 diesel, a 350 diesel and a 6.2. Love them all

[@jkreviea]

Gale was 81 at the time of this podcast. His mind is far sharper than most people half his age.

[@tomprovenza7857]

This was great. I had a 97 Buick T-Type Regal and currently have a 2000 7.3 Powerstroke that I factory ordered back then.

[@AlphaCharlieFour]

This was awesome. It really made my week.

[@bendixon2898]

Goodonyah guys loved Walt"s story telling, what a life.

[@georgedreisch2662]

Watching this further, this seems increasingly like a meeting of the minds and foreshadowing something to come…

[@deepsweech]

And now most of the modern cars are running turbochargers. Great minds.

[@PNW_K5DIESEL]

I could be wrong but I believe that when the 6.5 dropped in 92 that you could only get it with a turbo since in 92 and 93 you could get the naturally aspirated 6.2 or the turbo 6.5 depending on GVW and options. When the 6.5 went electronic in 94 they dropped the 6.2 so in 94-95 you could get a naturally aspirated 6.5 but only in the 1/2 ton and light duty 3/4 tons and had the 4L60e transmission. After 95, at least in the trucks, they only have a turbo but in other applications like marine still had a naturally aspirated version. Maybe I am wrong with my info but that is what everything I've seen said.

[@ohnomrwalnut9173]

I loved this... so much I never knew. Thank you!

[@frankr6702]

This series of interviews is great

[@darylsmioth1904]

My dad had the Banks turbo on his 86' Ford 6.9 diesel and that thing ripped compared to stock.

[@mikeschoettler8851]

This is the greatest video, I have ever seen on KZbin

[@negan454ss]

Gale looks sharp as a young man!!!! Guy involved with the Eco boost development .

[@Joelontugs]

I could listen to these two talk for hours

[@smffab2868]

So cool! All the old v drivers are gladiators and the early turbo stuff on the water. How cool it must have been to see back them in person.

[@alyluvsdinos]

Im literally watching this video while searching for a replacement 7.3 for my truck after 600k miles lol thanks Walt & Gale for the great video and incredible products 👍👍

[@snooketcher]

Love these style episodes!

[@2511jeremy]

Best conversation I've heard in a long time great job guys

[@NTK_FabWorks]

The experience and knowledge sitting at that table is incredible.

[@iBANGgears]

You guys are rockstars!! 🤘🤘 love this interview!

[@Nashthunderbottom]

The 3208 was not cat’s introduction into the the light duty market! There was a 3140,45 and 50 series before that which were also v8 engines.They were found in Allis charmers tractors and in 1967+ ford f-6000 and f-7000 trucks

[@willmcmillan9511]

Jack Roush said he put the Cummins in the Ram 2500. He spoke about having to double firewall to reduce noise. I said it on a car show, but i can't remember what the name of the show was.

[@Poorexampeofhuman]

We need more relationships like this! Relationships such as this provide humanity with solutions that are NOT possible without Take notes humanity, So much more here than just being a gearhead.

[@wademiyataki9221]

Loved the episode! Keep ‘em coming!

[@pault4513]

Technically those 5.9 cummins 7 Lt cats were medium duty engine I was med duty tec at a freightliner dealership from 1983/2010 and was their med duty specialist And spent from 1973 till the closing at mack trucks ( mack western) till it closed where our engineering lab twin turboed a cummins KT 450

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

1965 -66 Jim Hall was the hero of this kid...i still remember ABC coverage of the White Chaparral. I loved racing.. My oldest brother got me hooked...

[@MolinesR-uss]

I have owed a 7.3 power stroke awesome engine thanks Walt!!!

[@apex107lrp]

These two have forgotten more than most of us will ever know...about turbocharging. What they both seem to forget is that the two economic recessions in the 1970's were each precipitated by OPEC raising oil prices. They were "President Carter's recession" only in that he was in office at the time. I guess businessmen whose careers were built on burning petro-fuels have blindspots for such "inconvenient" facts. The other point to remember is that fuel economy and exhaust emissions regulations were a major, if not the major, driving force for rapid technological advances in engines and control systems designs. I'll take the cleaner air, better economy AND big performance increases, thank you.

[@blueridgewarden2838]

Carter was hard on everyone.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

I noticed you no longer sell your twin turbo kit/ manifolds for small block Chevy. Is it due to the EPA crackdown?

[@bankspower]

No, it's due to a manufacturing partner going out of business.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

@@bankspower Thats unfortunate, hopefully you find a new partner soon.

[@b.snoodleman5864]

Hi Gale, you two need to have your own weekly podcast were you guys just talk about things without feeling like you are getting off topic. I could listen to the both of you for weeks on end. Loved the 4 podcast's only wish that you could have talked about things in more detail. Thanks I'm a subscriber now

[@jakekistka1983]

You guys are legends. Thank you for sharing your stories they are so inspirational

[@bullhead360]

WE NEED MORE EPISODES!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

Great to listen to these ole boys shoot the breeze

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

The 7.3... my daily is a 2000 F350...currently at 482,000. Still runs right up to governor. I would hop in it right now and drive anywhere... Amsoil 15 - 40. I change the crankcase religiously ..every 50,000. Filters every 25,000. That's 95 recommended changes to my 9. Hmmm Cost savings over $8k.. Time savings PRICELESS ! Thank You Wally..

[@MrWillykin]

My 6.2 Banks turbocharged Beast is still my "daily" driver. He must have done something right.

[@NelsonCook-gy3wq]

great show , thank you, very interesting. i have a 1994 ford f 350 dually diesel, it has a idi turbo diesel the only year they did that, and on the front fender it has a banks powerpac emblem, underneath the turbo diesel e mblem i was wondering if you could tell me what that would encompass the t urbo is a garret the truck is very torquey for 190 hp, thank you

[@rhess107]

Nothing quite like a mechanically injected turbo diesel. Currently have a 7.3 with a non wastegated banks kit, 90cc pump, 110cc injectors in my 89 Econoline. Love the 6.9/7.3 platform but you can't really deny the capability and simplicity of the Cummins 5.9. I have a non intercooled 89 totally stock that's seen well over a million miles with no serious issues.

[@ronnieheath6840]

What a team!!! You guys are awesome

[@chrisoakey9841]

I dont understand why the rimd arent fans both cooling the discs and sucking air. On the straights you open flaps to reduce drag, then coming up to corners you seal up and suck the cars to the deck, while cooling the brakes.

[@paulbrooks9327]

Simply an Awesome pair 💪💪👍

[@dwightvoeks9970]

This was so cool to listen to

[@willjohnson3907]

I love the 6.2 and 6.5 engine talk

[@theknifedude1881]

If you are getting paid for reminiscing about ancient history good for you! I was busy getting high and chasing girls and don’t remember a couple of decades…I probably had some kind of car or truck,but I doubt if it was turbocharged. Thanks for everything you guys have contributed to the Automotive Industry.

[@ecleveland1]

I still have my original 1995 F-350 7.3 L Powerstroke. The 7.3 L Powerstroke is the best diesel engine that Ford ever put in a pickup.

[@CR4ZYxRY4N]

Are you guys working on the kit for the new Ford bronco

[@bankspower]

We currently offer a PedalMonster throttle controllers for the Bronco. It's selling like hotcakes. And, we'll soon as Monster Exhaust systems.

[@sethclegg]

@@bankspower I would really like an Automind or Banks Flash Tuner for the 2.8L Duramax. I love the automind for my 05 Duramax. Is there anything in the works for the 2.8L Duramax besides the Pedal Monster?

[@maryfowler9997]

😅 call had done so much for automotive advancements even today they can use you you never get old. In your business you stay young enjoy y'all to talking to the world thank you thank you😊❤❤

[@smzemperfi]

This is so cool!

[@leegray6165]

This was so awesome

[@fredguarino5931]

I love these podcasts.

[@ManuelPerez-ip4bb]

3208 cat, 4.5inch bore 5 inch stroke ,638 cubic inches 10.4 litre 180, 210, 435hp marine boosted.

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

"I can fix all that" Legends!!!!