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Paul Cordell shares photos of his boat, which features a Banks Marine Racing 454 engine, showcasing Banks’ transition from superchargers to turbochargers in the 1970s. Banks’ turbocharged engines offered improved horsepower, fuel efficiency, and durability, leading to racing dominance.
Article Excerpt: Owners of 1994-2002 RAM 5.9L trucks can improve airflow with the Banks Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake System. It replaces the restrictive stock intake with a large conical filter and enclosed housing, drawing in cooler, denser air for increased power and fuel economy.
Banks iDash Data Pro and iDash Pro firmware updates and installation instructions.
Gale Banks debunks the myth that upgrading a RAM’s intake elbow is pointless because the head limits airflow. He clarifies the difference between CFM (volume) and MAF (mass), explaining how the Monster-Ram increases air density and power, while also preventing grid heater bolt failure.
Jay Bourgeois, despite having a tuned 2018 Silverado HD, installed a Banks Ram-Air Intake, PedalMonster, and iDash. He praises the easy installation and significant performance improvements, particularly with the PedalMonster, which outperformed his previous JMS PedalMAX.
Jorge Lopez, a GM tech, installed the Banks Monster-Ram inlet and Boost Tube Upgrade on his 2024 GMC Sierra, resulting in improved acceleration, eliminated compressor surge, and a 4 mpg fuel economy increase. He also tows regularly and is adding more Banks cooling products.
Upgrading the intercooler is crucial for built 6.0L Power Stroke engines. The Banks Intercooler upgrade eliminates restrictions, increases cooling capacity, and features durable aluminum end tanks. It includes high-flow boost tubes and a High-Ram intake manifold for maximum performance and economy
Leonard Petroleum Equipment, after experiencing a Cummins engine failure due to a faulty grid heater bolt, is protecting their fleet of 45 RAMs with the Banks Monster-Ram. Gale Banks explains how the Monster-Ram eliminates the problematic grid heater and improves airflow.
Tyler Reed’s 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, with a modified L76 6.0L engine, lacked sufficient dashboard data. He installed a Banks iDash Pro to monitor critical engine parameters, enabling informed tuning and performance analysis.
Cameron Normal explains the importance of clean MAP sensors in 2023+ Duramax L5P engines for accurate air/fuel ratio readings and performance. He highlights the Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit, which moves the sensors to a cleaner location, preventing buildup from dirty exhaust and oily residue.