{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why Banks Uses Data & Others Use Hype","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-banks-uses-data-others-use-hype","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE3003275654.mp3?updated=1775685007","description":"Banks Power joins us to talk about their philosophy on truck upgrades, \nthe diesel market, and saving 6.7L Cummins from grid heater nut \nfailures. Jay Tilles, Banks Marketing Director, podcast host, and radio \nlegend, joined us for this in-depth look at performance. \n\n*20% off HOT SHOT'S SECRET with code: DIESELPOD20*\nhttps://www.hotshotsecret.com/shop/\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":36.3,"endTime":65.0,"type":"company","title":"Banks Power","url":"/glossary/banks-power","quote":"Sure. Today, I'm marketing director at Banks Power. 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The speaker is saying you can compare aftermarket products against what the car originally used."}},{"startTime":1429.7,"endTime":1437.0,"type":"term","title":"cold air intake","url":"/glossary/cold-air-intake","quote":"...I caught one today about a cold air intake system. And that's a whole, you could do a whole show on cold air intakes...","canonicalId":"term:cold-air-intake","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A cold air intake is an aftermarket intake system designed to improve airflow to the engine, often with the goal of increasing power and throttle response. The episode notes it’s a common topic of debate in diesel performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A cold air intake is a modification that changes how the engine gets air. People debate whether it truly adds big power or just changes sound/feel."}},{"startTime":1492.2,"endTime":1503.3,"type":"term","title":"dyno run","url":"/glossary/dyno-run","quote":"...they may not have what they think is the data to sell their products. So whether they make it up, or they embellish, or they put a dyno run from last September with one from this January on...","canonicalId":"term:dyno-run","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A dyno run is a test where a vehicle or engine is loaded and measured on a dynamometer. It’s used to produce power/torque curves, but results can vary a lot if conditions aren’t controlled.","simplifiedExplanation":"A dyno run is when a car or engine is tested on a machine that measures power. 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We also, we also will make high horsepower parts occasionally for bragging rights or for to set a record or whatever we've done that Gail has done that, but that's not the market we serve.","canonicalId":"concept:real-world-towing-reliability","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The episode frames diesel performance as serving practical needs like towing long distances reliably. That shifts the goal from dyno/YouTube spectacle toward drivability, thermal management, and component life under sustained load."}},{"startTime":1821.7,"endTime":1826.0,"type":"term","title":"blow up engines","url":"/glossary/blow-up-engines","quote":"I don't like the audience that they've built, you know, for like, it's fun to blow up engines. 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When that happens, it can cause serious damage very quickly."}},{"startTime":2150.8,"endTime":2156.9,"type":"company","title":"Protect Diesel","url":"/glossary/protect-diesel","quote":"So I called this guy Brad and he owns Protect Diesel in Kamloops, Canada. I said, how common is this?","canonicalId":"company:protect-diesel","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Protect Diesel is referenced as a diesel repair shop in Kamloops, Canada. The speaker uses it as a real-world source for how often the grid-heater-related issue shows up in their work.","simplifiedExplanation":"Protect Diesel is a shop that works on diesel trucks. 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Instead of waiting for a failure, you do the right service and fixes early to avoid big repair bills later."}},{"startTime":2625.3,"endTime":2632.6,"type":"term","title":"differential covers","url":"/glossary/differential-covers","quote":"when I saw that the same thing goes for like the differential covers and the engine oil pans and just all those could be entire podcasts by themselves...","canonicalId":"term:differential-covers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Differential covers are the housings that protect the differential gears and help contain lubricant. Upgrading them can be about durability, sealing, and preventing leaks—especially relevant when discussing preventative maintenance and OE-quality solutions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A differential cover is the protective housing over the gears that help the wheels turn. 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