Record Runs at Bonneville
Surpassing Gale Banks' personal goal of 210 mph, the Banks Sidewinder smashed the world 159.647-mph record with an average speed of 217.314 mph, making Sidewinder the World's Fastest Diesel Pickup! Amazing Overall Top Speed: 222.139 mph!

 

Message from Gale Banks
The objective of the Sidewinder Project is to provide a positive showcase for diesels, more specifically, Cummins diesel.

 

Project Objectives Dodge Dakota Platform
Determine total drag of stock Dodge Dakota and aero/power requirements to reach top speed goals

 

Diesel Dyno Facility
Ability to dyno test high horsepower compression ignition engines and components

 

Diesel Performance article from SEMA
Read about diesel's growing popularity

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Banks Project Sidewinder

The Chassis
Caged Structure
Engine Fitting
Firewall
Suspension System
Rear Axle System
Wheels & Tires System
Brake System
Interior System
Comfort System
Safety System

The Engine
Cummins Base Engine
Cylinder Head
Cooling System
Ram Air Ducting
Intake Manifold
Intercooling
Turbochargers
Turbocharger Control Electronics
Fuel Delivery System
Exhaust Manifold
Oiling System

 

 

The Drivetrain
Gearbox System
Clutch System
Ballast/Tank System

Banks Sidewinder Beats Corvette
Just for fun, the Sidewinder does a smoky burnout and embarrasses a local Corvette owner.

 

Sidewinder's First Drag Race
Fastest diesel pickup (again) with a best run of 12.16 seconds at 115 mph

 

Banks Sidewinder vs. Ferrari Enzo
—they have more in common than you might think...

 

Project Sidewinder Gets 21.2 MPG Power to the Fifth

 

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