One thing can not be disputed. Banks performance owns every meaningful record when it comes to diesel performance. And they do it with CLASS. You won't find another diesel tuner company that would dare challenge Banks in any competition that requires power, efficiency and longevity.
Hope you've seen the videos he's been putting out lately under BanksPower channel. I've never been interested in performance Diesels until I started watching his videos. Beyond impressive.
***** He used some pretty simple terms that can be googled. Spending 5 minutes online reading any basic technical article will help. Most car guys have a basic level of understanding. Even engineering explained covers the topic in depth. That's usually a good starting point to learn. If you're into working on cars pretty much all he covered were the basics of how and why a motor makes the power that it does.
Yes! Mr. Banks is wonderful to listen to and learn from! Even if he speaks about topics that I have already learned, he has a good method of explaining and putting things in a new light with real world examples
Awesome how you guys get some of the top experts to talk about their passion. Not just some expert from some shop, but the most renowned world famous guys in their respective area of expertise. Really cool
+A10troll well rotary is a gas engine ... how about you say well he looked at combustion engines how about rotary. but he probably has no clue about them most people don't and thats because they are kind of a stupid motor they arnt very fuel efficient there expensive there heavy and they don't last very long. i mean yeah if you mod one enough it can get some crazy numbers like a 4 rotary twin turbo but most of those vehicles are promotional race vehichles and don't make sense in real world application.
+Karson Cox the secret with rotary engine is to keep heat work for torque, and no dumbly heat up rotor and housing wall. There are some ways to do that and one of the first is to burn as fast as it's possible, that's why rotary get better efficiency as rpm rises and why the R26B has 3 sparks plug / housing So idealy rotary will be pleased with burning H² or gasoline by knock You can get better efficiency by reducing heat dissipation by using exotics surface treatment and materials. All others aspect of rotary stays quite close to reciprocating piston engine. But yeah, rotary are intersting for making power in a relativly small package, but it's a uter sh*t for efficiency and efficiency is the key
***** I know it was a joke, but knowing the truth about Wankel i had to reply to it. In order to join the SS, you needed to proof that you were a pure arian german. They traced your ancestry. So him joining the SS would exclude the possibility of him being jewish. Besides, nazi and SS-member or not, he is said to have been a very kind, warm and admirable man.
+A10troll Ignoring the whole pointless Jew argument here: wouldn't it be possible to make a rotary diesel engine? I'd love to see that. Mazda, who are bound to release a rotary sports car once again in a couple of years, are working on a hydrogen rotary engine. That probably combines the best traits of eco cars and combustion engines.
Mr. Banks is a very intelligent guy. He is one of few people left in the world that will give the diesel community a good name. I have had several diesel in the 4 years I have had my license and never have thought rolling coal was a cool thing. I like a clean, strong, good looking truck.
could've listened to this guy talk forever BUT wish the editors could've made up their minds which color grading to apply, was there even any need for a second camera during the first 10 minutes. quite distracting.
The engineered series is hands down my favorite series from Drive so far. Someone needs to bubble wrap Gale Banks because that man is a national treasure.
gale banks is a very smart man. always was. he was one of the first guys running turboed motors in his speed shop, then one of the first guys to get heavy into diesel, and he knows how to make power without killing stuff
One thing he missed, but that's a point only a few of us, properly educated and trained technicians, could appreciate and that is valve timing, specifically overlap. I thought for a second he might mention it when he was talking about the exhaust, but he didn't. Still, a very good explanation for the layman. I'd buy one!
Wow. Amazing. You learn something every day , huh? Me being a 15 year old not having any access to a workshop, or even a garage, I appreciate this knowledge. Thank you!
I'd heard of banks humvees before, nut never really looked into the company. After watching this, i'm super impressed by the depth of knowledge, and how he applies it.
***** depends on the size of the engine, and what engine configuration he chose. A 600cc turbo diesel twin wouldn't weigh all that much, built would last forever.
+mrsuperbuckets A 1.2 litre 3-cylinder diesel is an abomination, as proven by the VW Polo Bluemotion. Because of that, I don't think a 600cc diesel engine is a good idea.
Thanks to /DRIVE for all the Engineered videos. Really lets you look over the shoulder of the Pros. I live in germany and diesel wagons are everywhere. It almost doesnt make sense to drive a gasser if you drive more than a few miles a day...
I love these recent engineered episodes with Steven dinan, Gale Banks, and Nelson from NRE these guys have countless hours of their life dedicated to horsepower and doing it right, you cant put a price on that. These guys could tell me I have been pumping my gas wrong this whole time and I would listen.
The only comment I have is that the P1V1T1=P2V2T2 pre and post inter cooler, temp drops, pressure drops, volume is constant.. you arent looking for more density from the inter cooler as much as you are looking to minimize temperature entering the cylinder to keep those combustion temps down. Higher intake temps temps become higher by a multiple of your compression ratio during compression and then higher again in addition by several constants ((QlhvBTU_1*combeff_1)/(((cvmix_1+cvex_1)/2)*(1+AF_1)). Keep temps down on intake, keep more oxygen in the engine, regulate fuel, make power. This guy did a good job either way!
I've gotta agree with the expert here. it doesn't really matter about intake temp in a diesel because you inject fuel at the top of the stroke so you can't get pre ignition. your only limit to power is the amount of fuel you can burn. you need the most amount of air molecules in the cylinder as possible. or the greatest density of air. it doesn't need to be at any specific ratio like a petrol engine, if you have more air then you need it'll just get exhausted out, if you don't have enough, you'll have some partially burnt fuel and you'll see black smoke.
Well the first diesel wasn't 4 stroked, it was more similar to a 2 stroke. and was built by MAN which later then came out with a 4 stroke Diesel about 20 years after Rudolf died. and Nicolas Otto invented the gas 4 stroke Engine but he later founded the Company Deutz which later also started to build Diesel Engines and got famous for their fan cooled Diesel Engines. and Deutz and MAN are some of the oldest Engine manufactures in the World Deutz being the oldest but MAN the oldest Diesel manufacture. i know this from the top of my head why? because... well.. *runs out of the room and slams the door*
Exactly, I don't get why ppl love rolling coal, ignition= Oxygen+ temperature and fuel. Rolling coal= more fuel with same amount of air which also mean higher temperature and reduce the air density meaning the engine will loss boost very soon. I like how Bank's power trying to balance out the ratio between air, fuel and temperature. Ie, using OttoMind micro-programmer to control air fuel flow to maximize boost and fuel economy. I also like how that "Super turbo semi" burning every single cubic inch of left over or wasted fuel for more power especially during hill climb where air density is thinner.
So basically, diesels can't knock because there is no such thing compression for them? Thats incredible. Think of how much boost you can put on your average cummins, you're just limited to the point of something breaking from heat/pressure.
There is of course compression! The difference is that the diesel is injected after the compression has already happened so it cant pre ignite or knock.
WoW this was pleasure to listen. So much knowledge behind and such a dense story. I like closing sentence - stay within durable. As so many chip-ers just removes boost limiter and engine starts to leak everywhere soon (diesel). Or pistons melts (gasoline).
Wow. Thank you Dale for this extremely informative and very interesting video. I would love to sit down a pick Dale's brain, what an interesting and intelligent man.
Finally, a guy willing to tell the coal rollers off! *OVERFUELING KILLS ENGINES!!* You wouldn't believe how many guys out there are buying injectors in bulk, not even getting them flow matched, just to get that nice new knocking sound of a Diesel struggling to run at idle! Diesels require VERY little fuel to run, they adore air to compress, the more air that can be heated and compressed, the greater the efficiency of the burn! Don't even worry about knock, the better cetane level, the quicker the burn!
Good video, but adding an intercooler to an engine that has sufficient fuel octane will not increase power, in fact most will lose some power if the boost is not increased. I've done back to back tests on a V6 turbo at 12psi with a very low pressure loss intercooler and E85(no knock). Dropped the boost by about 1psi, and temps by about 70-80* measured at the throttle body at full boost. Power was ever so slightly less. Boost was referenced at the outlet of the turbo. If boost is referenced at the throttle body or manifold it's a different story, but in that case you're working the turbo harder to overcome the intercooler restriction.
Agreed. Banks Power has it right. It's all about air movement and air density. Diesels are cleaner than gasoline powered engines. It is a well documented fact. Thanks, Gale.
I once had a diesel truck owner explain to me that the dirtier/smokey the exhaust was the cleaner it was burning and he entirely believed this concept.
So if diesel is cleaner than petrol, why are a bunch of countries placing bans on diesel cars? I guess it goes to show just how much some government bodies know about this stuff.
because infrastructure. remember he said less sulphur on the fuel? he means better fuel ,and most countries don't have 'good fuel' as some other part of the world yet.
It's because of the nox. Diesel engines produce more and that's pretty much all they test. The people making these rules are politicians trying to appeal to as may people as possible so they get voted in again, and the people they're appealing to think diesels are bad because that's the light media puts on them.
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One thing can not be disputed. Banks performance owns every meaningful record when it comes to diesel performance. And they do it with CLASS. You won't find another diesel tuner company that would dare challenge Banks in any competition that requires power, efficiency and longevity.
I wish school was like this...
+MrMyrakle23 www.uti.edu/programs/diesel ?
+TheBurnout I think He/she means high school
+mtdew108 you got it, I've would've paid more attention
I don't even know what I'm supposed to do.
im good at hockey Moose Only
As a public service Announcement show this to anyone you know who rolls coal.
+likenem "roles"
Armixs
Whoops.
+Armixs Rolls, not roles .tut tut :)
stubones
He was correcting because I missed spelled rolls
likenem
If you spelled rolls, "rolls" then you didn't spell it incorrectly. Roles is incorrect :)
I could listen to Mr. Banks talk all day on this stuff, thanks for another great film.
Hes so smart yet seems so unpretentious
Hope you've seen the videos he's been putting out lately under BanksPower channel. I've never been interested in performance Diesels until I started watching his videos. Beyond impressive.
@@NaveenKumar-oj7xh his stuff about gas is pretty incredible too
That dude is smart af.
+BCJDM He's been on matt farah's podcast a few times, you should check those episodes out.
+Skylar Garrett He had a great appearance on the Car Stories podcast from the Petersen Auto Museum
+Gandalf the White Sounds more like average human beings need to raise the bar and stop being mediocre.
***** He used some pretty simple terms that can be googled. Spending 5 minutes online reading any basic technical article will help. Most car guys have a basic level of understanding. Even engineering explained covers the topic in depth. That's usually a good starting point to learn. If you're into working on cars pretty much all he covered were the basics of how and why a motor makes the power that it does.
+Gandalf the White My knowledge of Diesel technology is minimal, but I find his commentary and demeanor quite approachable.
He's over 70 years old and going strong. I want to meet him one day.
/Engineered is my favorite show on Drive
There you have it lads -
A B S O L U T E L Y NO BACK PRESSURE
NONE
loloolololololol off the turbo lol
I like the way he explains things...
Not typically a diesel guy, but i really enjoyed hearing this guy talk. He really knows what he's doing and is great at explaining it.
Yes! Mr. Banks is wonderful to listen to and learn from! Even if he speaks about topics that I have already learned, he has a good method of explaining and putting things in a new light with real world examples
Awesome how you guys get some of the top experts to talk about their passion.
Not just some expert from some shop, but the most renowned world famous guys in their respective area of expertise. Really cool
This guy is the Bob Ross of the car world. He will put you in a trance, and speak automotive all day to you.
He's looked at diesel and gas but I'd love to see what he has to say about rotaries and other engine setups.
+A10troll well rotary is a gas engine ... how about you say well he looked at combustion engines how about rotary. but he probably has no clue about them most people don't and thats because they are kind of a stupid motor they arnt very fuel efficient there expensive there heavy and they don't last very long. i mean yeah if you mod one enough it can get some crazy numbers like a 4 rotary twin turbo but most of those vehicles are promotional race vehichles and don't make sense in real world application.
+Karson Cox the secret with rotary engine is to keep heat work for torque, and no dumbly heat up rotor and housing wall.
There are some ways to do that and one of the first is to burn as fast as it's possible, that's why rotary get better efficiency as rpm rises and why the R26B has 3 sparks plug / housing
So idealy rotary will be pleased with burning H² or gasoline by knock
You can get better efficiency by reducing heat dissipation by using exotics surface treatment and materials.
All others aspect of rotary stays quite close to reciprocating piston engine.
But yeah, rotary are intersting for making power in a relativly small package, but it's a uter sh*t for efficiency and efficiency is the key
*****
I know it was a joke, but knowing the truth about Wankel i had to reply to it.
In order to join the SS, you needed to proof that you were a pure arian german. They traced your ancestry. So him joining the SS would exclude the possibility of him being jewish. Besides, nazi and SS-member or not, he is said to have been a very kind, warm and admirable man.
+A10troll Ignoring the whole pointless Jew argument here: wouldn't it be possible to make a rotary diesel engine? I'd love to see that. Mazda, who are bound to release a rotary sports car once again in a couple of years, are working on a hydrogen rotary engine. That probably combines the best traits of eco cars and combustion engines.
***** So it ought to be possible, then?
Mr. Banks is a very intelligent guy. He is one of few people left in the world that will give the diesel community a good name. I have had several diesel in the 4 years I have had my license and never have thought rolling coal was a cool thing. I like a clean, strong, good looking truck.
I wish they had asked him more complex questions. hopefully they'll do more of these with gale.
as an engineering student i really enjoy the engineered series.. keep it coming!
Why isn´t everybody treating Diesel this way? It really is not that complicated.
Very helpful Video, Banks explained it nicely.
"Backpressure is bad!" Thanks, Gale. Keep that pressure differential going pal!
Could listen to Mr Banks for hours. Passionate and knowledgeable as they come.
This guy is an amazing presenter. Would love to see more videos done by him.
could've listened to this guy talk forever BUT wish the editors could've made up their minds which color grading to apply, was there even any need for a second camera during the first 10 minutes. quite distracting.
hyprfocal I was just fine till I read your comment.
o_0
Bastard.. -_-
The engineered series is hands down my favorite series from Drive so far. Someone needs to bubble wrap Gale Banks because that man is a national treasure.
gale banks is a very smart man. always was. he was one of the first guys running turboed motors in his speed shop, then one of the first guys to get heavy into diesel, and he knows how to make power without killing stuff
This guy knows his stuff.
I could listen to this gentleman explain engines & tuning all day!!
One thing he missed, but that's a point only a few of us, properly educated and trained technicians, could appreciate and that is valve timing, specifically overlap. I thought for a second he might mention it when he was talking about the exhaust, but he didn't. Still, a very good explanation for the layman. I'd buy one!
I wish my 1988 M998 Humvee had a Banks engine setup in it.
It just has the regular 6.5L non-turbo V8 diesel.
Still fun and cool though.
This man is a brilliant diesel engineer. I could listen to him talk about this type of stuff all day!
I could listen to this guy for hours and hours...
U can see he really understands everything he talks about
Wow. Amazing. You learn something every day , huh? Me being a 15 year old not having any access to a workshop, or even a garage, I appreciate this knowledge. Thank you!
Man I love this series.
Banks is love, Banks is life.
I'd heard of banks humvees before, nut never really looked into the company. After watching this, i'm super impressed by the depth of knowledge, and how he applies it.
He should design a Diesel motorcycle engine, can you imagine a diesel adventure bike!
+mrsuperbuckets Our military already has one.
I can imagine needing a crane to pick it up after dumping it.:)
***** depends on the size of the engine, and what engine configuration he chose. A 600cc turbo diesel twin wouldn't weigh all that much, built would last forever.
+mrsuperbuckets can you say wheelie machine?
+mrsuperbuckets A 1.2 litre 3-cylinder diesel is an abomination, as proven by the VW Polo Bluemotion. Because of that, I don't think a 600cc diesel engine is a good idea.
Thanks to /DRIVE for all the Engineered videos. Really lets you look over the shoulder of the Pros.
I live in germany and diesel wagons are everywhere. It almost doesnt make sense to drive a gasser if you drive more than a few miles a day...
Great video. The best by far. Gale Banks is an extremely knowledgable gentleman.
this man is out right brilliant, I could listen to him all day
Im not even into diesel but this had my attention the whole time. I wish this guy was my grandpa, i cold have conversation with him all day.
this entire series is great.. Best most informative from pros at the top of their games.. no bullshit
Interesting episode. I really like this series.
More, give me more! I could sit here all day and listen to the legend Gale Banks school me on Diesel.
I love these recent engineered episodes with Steven dinan, Gale Banks, and Nelson from NRE these guys have countless hours of their life dedicated to horsepower and doing it right, you cant put a price on that. These guys could tell me I have been pumping my gas wrong this whole time and I would listen.
That ol "back pressure" arguement. I have several people that I need to link to this video.
Oh and thanks for hitting another home run for us +Drive!
The only comment I have is that the P1V1T1=P2V2T2 pre and post inter cooler, temp drops, pressure drops, volume is constant.. you arent looking for more density from the inter cooler as much as you are looking to minimize temperature entering the cylinder to keep those combustion temps down. Higher intake temps temps become higher by a multiple of your compression ratio during compression and then higher again in addition by several constants ((QlhvBTU_1*combeff_1)/(((cvmix_1+cvex_1)/2)*(1+AF_1)). Keep temps down on intake, keep more oxygen in the engine, regulate fuel, make power.
This guy did a good job either way!
I've gotta agree with the expert here. it doesn't really matter about intake temp in a diesel because you inject fuel at the top of the stroke so you can't get pre ignition. your only limit to power is the amount of fuel you can burn. you need the most amount of air molecules in the cylinder as possible. or the greatest density of air. it doesn't need to be at any specific ratio like a petrol engine, if you have more air then you need it'll just get exhausted out, if you don't have enough, you'll have some partially burnt fuel and you'll see black smoke.
Keep these ENGINEERED segments coming. I really enjoy watching them and learning from them.
I approve very much of these new Engineered series. Well done /DRIVE! Very well done!
They said "Master of Diesel". I didn't believe them until he introduced himself. This guy/brand is extremely well respected.
I love this guy. This video broke down diesel performance so brilliantly!
Again another great /engineered episode. Keep them coming please.
Very good episode. Thank you!
Dear Drive,more of this guy, please.
These engineering series are golden and inspiring
/DRIVE please keep making these videos. They're so awesome!😀😀😀😀😀😀
Gale Banks is my Role Model
Well the first diesel wasn't 4 stroked, it was more similar to a 2 stroke. and was built by MAN which later then came out with a 4 stroke Diesel about 20 years after Rudolf died. and Nicolas Otto invented the gas 4 stroke Engine but he later founded the Company Deutz which later also started to build Diesel Engines and got famous for their fan cooled Diesel Engines. and Deutz and MAN are some of the oldest Engine manufactures in the World Deutz being the oldest but MAN the oldest Diesel manufacture. i know this from the top of my head why? because... well.. *runs out of the room and slams the door*
Finally a diesel dude that isn't into billowing smoke clouds. I always thought that was a bad idea. It's all about the facts, people.
Exactly, I don't get why ppl love rolling coal, ignition= Oxygen+ temperature and fuel. Rolling coal= more fuel with same amount of air which also mean higher temperature and reduce the air density meaning the engine will loss boost very soon. I like how Bank's power trying to balance out the ratio between air, fuel and temperature. Ie, using OttoMind micro-programmer to control air fuel flow to maximize boost and fuel economy. I also like how that "Super turbo semi" burning every single cubic inch of left over or wasted fuel for more power especially during hill climb where air density is thinner.
I wish he were my grandpa and just spend an afternoon with him working on a engine.
Literally gonna watch this again. Yes, it was that good. I loved his "peeing" fuel remark about turned up mechanical pumps. I cracked a smile at that.
I gave it a like even before starting to watch. Brilliant series. Congrats
The best informative video I have ever seen!
Came here to see Gale Banks speak on the right knowledge of Diesel, was not disappointed
So basically, diesels can't knock because there is no such thing compression for them? Thats incredible. Think of how much boost you can put on your average cummins, you're just limited to the point of something breaking from heat/pressure.
yeah it's like 50 psi stock block
There is of course compression! The difference is that the diesel is injected after the compression has already happened so it cant pre ignite or knock.
i could listen to this dude talk all day
Can't say it enough, this guy is a diesel wizard.
/Engineered is one of the best channels on youtube.
WoW this was pleasure to listen. So much knowledge behind and such a dense story. I like closing sentence - stay within durable. As so many chip-ers just removes boost limiter and engine starts to leak everywhere soon (diesel). Or pistons melts (gasoline).
Finally! Thank you. Over fueling = heat and washed bores...
Wow. Thank you Dale for this extremely informative and very interesting video. I would love to sit down a pick Dale's brain, what an interesting and intelligent man.
this is gold man. loving this series. gives me stuff to think about in regards to my turbo AE86 project.
Wow , the master of diesel, thank you for teaching us.
The most elucidating explanation I've ever heard. Thanks!
I just re subscribed, the engineered parts are AWESOME ! we need more
This guy is a great teacher
I felt like I was back in diesel class this was great.
This was a big help, as I'm getting my first diesel. Thank you
I dig diesel truck, cars and hot rods, but this opened my eyes.
Finally, a guy willing to tell the coal rollers off! *OVERFUELING KILLS ENGINES!!* You wouldn't believe how many guys out there are buying injectors in bulk, not even getting them flow matched, just to get that nice new knocking sound of a Diesel struggling to run at idle! Diesels require VERY little fuel to run, they adore air to compress, the more air that can be heated and compressed, the greater the efficiency of the burn! Don't even worry about knock, the better cetane level, the quicker the burn!
I love hearing this man talk!
my work cummins has a full stinger kit by you mr. banks! she hauls 3 cars all day everyday averaging 200 miles a day at 15 mpg !!
Watched twice....a masterful presentation by the best in the biz. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Professor Xavier. What a Great guy.
Good video, but adding an intercooler to an engine that has sufficient fuel octane will not increase power, in fact most will lose some power if the boost is not increased. I've done back to back tests on a V6 turbo at 12psi with a very low pressure loss intercooler and E85(no knock). Dropped the boost by about 1psi, and temps by about 70-80* measured at the throttle body at full boost. Power was ever so slightly less. Boost was referenced at the outlet of the turbo. If boost is referenced at the throttle body or manifold it's a different story, but in that case you're working the turbo harder to overcome the intercooler restriction.
What a great teacher, awesome video!
Agreed. Banks Power has it right. It's all about air movement and air density. Diesels are cleaner than gasoline powered engines. It is a well documented fact. Thanks, Gale.
GB is one of the greatest dudes in automotive history, I hope someday I have enough $ to buy something from him.
I'm loving these drive engineered episodes
Can we get an un-edited version of this interview? I'm interested in hearing all the in-between bits...
This was a very helpful and smart conversation ! 👍 Banks know what they Are doing....
I once had a diesel truck owner explain to me that the dirtier/smokey the exhaust was the cleaner it was burning and he entirely believed this concept.
Great lesson, love the " envelope performance " definition.
What a great bloke, you'd buy an engine from him for sure.
I love /Engineered series so much.
Man I love these engineered videos! thanks for all the great videos.
Love this. He's a freaking genius
So if diesel is cleaner than petrol, why are a bunch of countries placing bans on diesel cars?
I guess it goes to show just how much some government bodies know about this stuff.
To calm down the stupids.
because infrastructure. remember he said less sulphur on the fuel? he means better fuel ,and most countries don't have 'good fuel' as some other part of the world yet.
It's because of the nox. Diesel engines produce more and that's pretty much all they test. The people making these rules are politicians trying to appeal to as may people as possible so they get voted in again, and the people they're appealing to think diesels are bad because that's the light media puts on them.
This guy is fascinating to listen too.
Love the /engineered series, but they need to go a bit deeper. Wish I could talk to Mr. Banks about some ideas.
+Brian Werner Well post them.. that is how they get the questions to ask.
/Engineered is a great break from my own engineering study.