How Not To Drive A 1,400HP Trans-Am | Speed School Podcast Ep 2

Gale Banks welcomes Rick Young, Banks' 12th employee. Gale erupts in infectious laughter as Rick recalls hilarious antics during the company's early years. From racing exotics in Banks' 1,400 horsepower twin-turbo muscle cars to frightening customers in their own vehicles, Rick's epic tales have Gale falling off his chair.
About Speed School Podcast:
Gale Banks, the Godfather of turbocharging, shares over 75 years of automotive engineering know-how in this educational and entertaining audio series. From gearing for top speed to calculating Manifold Air Density, every automotive enthusiast stands to learn a thing or two from this land speed record-holding legend. Join Gale for exclusive interviews, frank talk, myth-busting, history lessons, and step-by-step how-tos.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:20 Introducing Rick Young
5:10 Forging a relationship with GM
7:35 Fastest car in South Africa
16:40 252 mph car
19:50 The Firebird
26:40 Faster than Formula 1
31:23 Never laughed harder
35:00 MerCruiser V8 turbo kits
37:00 Trans-Am Twin-Turbo kits
42:15 Commercial radios
45:45 It's easy to sell quality
48:35 Driving into the casino Lobby
50:49 Gale answers questions
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[@edfrawley4356]

First heard of Gale in the 80's and it was the story of the turbo Trans Am that would smoke the tires @70mph in one of the car mags. Gale never fails to amaze.

[@gothicpagan.666]

Allways interesting how guys at the top of their game have the spare capacity to enquire how everyone else is doing.

[@jameswollf7768]

Read ALL the magazine articles back in the day, couldn't wait for the next issue. Thanks reving those memories.

[@jimneuenfeldt6521]

Talking about a 6.2 Diesel Turbo Kit, My best friend had a 85 GMC Jimmy 4 wheel drive with the 6.2. We pulled a 25’ Shamrock Center Console Boat all over N. Florida. He went to Orlando and had the kit put on. It was a totally different truck especially pulling that boat. Like going from a 350 gas motor to a 454. It was awesome to say the least!

[@alphagaming7267]

Wen do we get to hear "LockJaw" start?

[@bankspower]

New video coming soon. We took some time off to finish a few projects to keep the lights on and tackle a military project.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Great stuff. PLEASE have him back on. Love the podcast so far!

[@KaldekBoch]

Yisss, more Gale.

[@chrisbouchard4719]

These podcasts are great. They would be even better if there were some pictures of the people/cars/events that they talk about

[@justinvanburen8259]

Just some amazing info, from back in the day!! I love it!!

[@Sebs_vlogs]

Where are the lockjaw updates?

[@bankspower]

We’re back at it. We took some time off to finish a few projects to keep the lights on and tackle a military project. New video coming soon.

[@sam2902]

Loving this series Gale i hope theres plenty more to come 👍👍 Ps. Im hoping for an episode on the turbo fuel dragster, And all the Wally Parks stories! Hahah

[@wademiyataki9221]

Can’t wait for the next episode! Love hearing the stories!

[@ImpalaSSRulz21]

These stories are awesome! More please

[@michaelguerin56]

Reading about the horsepower in the ‘blue’ car, takes me to a book that I am reading about WW2 fighter engine development: The Secret Horsepower Race by Calum E. Douglas, published 2022. Impressive engineering package for the 1980s.

[@cucvfarmer]

Love the stories!!!! Love hearing about the 6.2 Sidewinder kit.

[@bobblueton]

Cool video

[@funone8716]

AWESOME AWESOME stories!

[@muskyelondragon]

Solid gold👍

[@johnnystanley4469]

so much knowledge and history thank you for sharing these incredible stories .

[@bankspower]

Our pleasure! Stay tuned for more episodes.

[@michaelguerin56]

Given Gale’s response to the V8 Duramax versus Cummins I6 question, I suspect we have a clue to why Scania does so well with its V8 truck engines.

[@bearfoot100]

I wish I could get a Banks Charge cooler, for my old H1. This was fun to listen to.

[@bobbywalter5320]

Thank you for this piece of history team Banks

[@bankspower]

You're welcome. we love making this Podcast.

[@negan454ss]

Thanks again Gale awesome show . I sent you question on my twin turbo Raptor

[@bankspower]

Thank you for listening.

[@FixItStupid]

TY

[@jakekistka1983]

What are your thoughts about “Vtec” or variable valve trains

[@danielb-c9100]

Did he talk about the side Winder alternate trucks

[@firstprototype]

Where is Jay? From Casey LaDelle video 😭

[@Adamu98]

He needs to start playing with gas turbines and stuff one into a car like the Plymouth turbine car.