Sidewinder Type-D, 8.225 @ 164.67 MPH

[PeterT]

Yesterday a Duramax made history. The Banks Sidewinder Type-D became the world’s Quickest and Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck in the quarter mile. The truck has gotten faster and quicker with each successive run. On it’s 5th full throttle run ever, it clocked a ¼ mile E.T of 8.225 seconds at 164.67 MPH. Here are a few facts that are worth consideration:

At 8.225 seconds in the ¼ mile, the Type-D is now the Quickest Diesel Pickup on record, besting the 8.312 E.T. from the Dr. Performance Dodge Dakota.

At 164.67 MPH in the ¼ mile, it is also the Fastest Diesel Pickup on record, besting the 164.23 speed of the Dakota.

The Dr. Performance truck ran on the same track on the same day and was not able to beat the performance of the Type-D.

The Type-D was smoke free all day, while the Dakota smokes an incredible amount. Both trucks use nitrous. The Type-D has no form of exhaust treatment (such as a DPF).

The Type-D runs on ONE CP 3.3 fuel injection pump.

Preparation work on the Type-D began on October 8th. By October 20th, it was the quickest and fastest Duramax-powered pickup truck on its third pass down the track, and by October 25th it became the quickest and fastest diesel pickup truck on record, having official times at the NHRA AC-Delco Nationals in Las Vegas. There is still more left in the truck.

Videos of early runs can be seen here (http://www.bankspower.com/DmaxTypeD-Speedway.cfm) and videos of yesterday’s runs should become available within the next day or so.

Peter Treydte
Banks Power

[PeterT]

UPDATE: This morning the Sidewinder Type-D made another run and improved on its previous best, 8.216 seconds @ 165.50 in the 1/4 mile.

Peter Treydte
Banks Power

[More Power]

Great job! Gale and the crew have to love it when a plan comes together...

Jim

[jbarker@bankspower]

For all those interested. The intake manifolds from the engine on this truck are now available from Banks. If you need more info just shoot me a PM.