Gale Banks Engineering Monster Exhaust System

There are a lot of performance companies out there hawking parts for your Toyota Tundra, but not all of them boast the kind of history that Gale Banks Engineering can claim. Headquartered in Azusa, California the man behind the company is Gale Banks himself, a legendary figure in the world of automotive performance who began setting records with his outlandish vehicles in the 1960’s. Not only did Banks compete in NHRA drag racing, but he also tackled powerboat racing and top speed titles on the Bonneville salt flats.

Motorsports icon Gale Banks

Staying at the helm of his own company longer than most other go-fast magnates of his era, Gale Banks has seen his vehicles top 275 miles per hour in street trim, while specialized record-setting models have gone as fast as 432 miles per hour on their way into the record books. Along the way, Gale Banks Engineering has contributed much to the field of at-the-limit design, particularly with regards to turbochargers and diesel engines. The world of diesels naturally led Banks into the pickup truck arena, and a Banks-powered vehicle holds the bragging rights as fastest diesel truck in the world according to the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

Gale Banks Engineering has expanded its focus to include not just diesel trucks, but all manner of pickups. One of their more impressive products for the Toyota Tundra is the Banks Monster Exhaust system. Starting at just under $500.00, the Monster can be fitted to all Tundras built between 2000 and 2006, as well as 2007 through 2009 models featuring the 5.7 liter V8.

Banks Monster Exhaust system for the 2007-2009 Toyota Tundra

The Monster is available in both a dual exit and single exit / single tip system. The single exit system maintains the stock look so as not to visually draw attention to your truck after installation. Once the ignition key is turned, however, that cloak of anonymity instantly dissolves. The Banks Monster Exhaust has a growl like a banshee, and the sound it produces certainly matches up to its name.

Gale Banks Engineering has intentionally given the system an aggressive tone, although it has thankfully managed eliminate the highway drone that plagues larger exhausts. Other features of the system include stainless steel construction and smooth mandrel bends in order to avoid any kinks or restrictions that could potentially rob you of power. According to the manufacturer, the Banks Monster Exhaust will add 11 hp and 11 lbs-ft of torque to your 07′ – 09′ 5.7L Tundra.

A Tundra with the Banks Monster Dual Exhaust. Image courtesy BanksPower.com.

The Banks Monster Exhaust system is fairly easy to bolt up to your truck, as it has been pre-bent to properly match the contours of your undercarriage. If a stealthy performance exhaust is what you are looking for, then it would be hard to go wrong with the single exit offering from Gale Banks Engineering. Just make sure that you are comfortable with the idea of dramatically amplifying the sound of your Tundra before bolting it on.