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Pumping up the Performance
It's very interesting
to find a lot of different theories behind "Performance Upgrades".
You can change the air filter and feel the change in throttle response and you may
even see a small improvement in mileage. That is a simple and basic change that improves
the airflow to the engine. Changing to a mandrel bent (maintains uniform diameter through
out) stainless steel exhaust system
not only improves the engine's ability to breathe but it carries waste
heat away from the engine more efficiently, which helps to extend the life of your
investment.
Once the engine can breathe, anything else
you do to it, an example being computer upgrade (chip or power box), injectors,
supercharger or turbocharger etc.., will allow for use of your engine's full
potential. We'll mention here that all engines out there are de-tuned from the factory,
for reasons unknown except to the manufacturers. When an engine is 'freed up'
to perform to it's full potential the ability to work becomes easier allowing you
to pull the hills with less effort and, when the accelerator pedal is used
lightly, improvements in mileage will follow.
Let's not forget that
performance is not limited to just the engine... oh no... Today's automatic
transmissions can use a little help as well. Increasing fluid capacity and
controlling its lock up sequence will provide better control and reduce trans temps,
increasing reliability and extending it's service life. The suspension and chassis can be improved upon so that your vehicle
handles better, giving greater control over the road... especially if you're
pulling a trailer, or loading up on building materials... Now we can get off the
line pretty quick, how about stopping... yes, stopping is good. If your diesel
needs help keeping that 32ft trailer in check Gail Banks Engineering has an
exhaust brake to hold that load back, saving your service brakes for when you
really need them. It is also a fact that the addition of an exhaust brake can extend
the life of your trucks service brakes up to three times by reducing wear on pads,
shoes, drums and rotors. The nice thing about a Banks Brake is, by design, it adds
horsepower without restricting the exhaust!
The possibilities are endless......
Please come in to see us for greater details.
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