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New Derringer for 2020-2023 DMAX 6.6L

The new Derringer High Output for 2020-2023 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L from Banks Power adds up to +117 hp and 225 lb-ft. This increased power is achieved through additional sensor inputs, a new engine calibration, and the computational power of the iDash Pro. The iDash Pro features a high-resolution screen, wireless updates, expanded memory, faster data logging, and direct-connect external sensor inputs. The Derringer HO has six adjustable power levels, with the highest level delivering best-in-class performance. It also includes AutoRate for safe power delivery and ActiveSafety and TransCommand to protect the engine and transmission.

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March 7, 2025

When Banks Dominated the Water

This article recounts Banks Power’s history in marine racing, highlighting Gale Banks’ shift from supercharged to turbocharged engines in 1970. It explains the advantages of turbocharging in marine applications, including a more usable horsepower range, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced engine wear. The story features Paul Cordell’s prized boat with a Banks Marine Racing 454 cubic inch engine, detailing its restoration and upgrades over the years.

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March 7, 2025

1994-2002 RAM 5.9L Ram-Air Intake

The Banks Power Ram-Air Intake system for 1994-2002 RAM 5.9L engines improves intake airflow, drawing in dense air for increased power and fuel economy. Unlike “filter on a stick” intakes, it avoids drawing in heat. The system features a large conical filter and an optimized intake tube design for maximum flow.

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March 7, 2025

Gale Busts “Bro” Science

Gale Banks addresses the misconception that upgrading a RAM’s intake elbow is pointless due to head flow limitations. He clarifies the difference between CFM (cubic feet per minute – volume) and MAF (mass air flow), explaining that while CFM might be fixed at a given RPM, MAF can be increased by improving air density. The Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow achieves this by significantly increasing mass flow (88.3% over stock at the same pressure drop), allowing for more fuel to be added and thus increasing power. Additionally, the Monster-Ram eliminates the risk of grid heater bolt failure by replacing the stock grid heater with a high-flow billet intake plate and a relocated coil heater.

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February 28, 2025

JMS failed. Then he went Banks.

The article highlights Jay Bourgeois’ positive experience with Banks Power products on his 2018 Silverado HD. After installing a Banks Ram-Air Intake and experiencing improved performance, he added a PedalMonster and iDash. He praises the PedalMonster’s superior throttle control compared to his previous JMS PedalMAX and the iDash for providing crucial vehicle information.

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February 28, 2025

’24 DMAX Breathes Easier

The article details the installation of a Banks Ram-Air Intake system on a 2024 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L. It highlights the restrictive nature of the stock intake and how the Banks system, with its larger filter, streamlined design, and enclosed housing, significantly improves airflow to the engine. The installation process is described as straightforward, and the benefits include increased engine breathing, potentially leading to improved performance and efficiency.

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February 28, 2025

Fix Your Ford 6.0L Air Flow

The article discusses common airflow restrictions in the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine, specifically the stock air intake and intercooler systems. It highlights how the Banks Ram-Air Intake and Techni-Cooler intercooler address these restrictions, improving airflow and engine performance. The Banks intake features a larger filter and streamlined design, while the Techni-Cooler offers a significantly larger core for better cooling.

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February 28, 2025

Protecting $2,700,000 in RAMs

Banks Power is helping Leonard Petroleum Equipment protect their $2.7 million fleet of 45 RAM trucks from engine damage caused by a faulty grid heater bolt. The Banks Monster-Ram intake eliminates the problematic grid heater assembly found in 2007-2024 RAM 6.7L Cummins engines, improving air mass flow and preventing potential engine failure.

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February 21, 2025

Pontiac with L76 6.0L Needs Data

This article details the installation of a Banks iDash 1.8 DataMonster on a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with an L76 6.0L engine. The iDash is used to monitor various engine parameters, including air-fuel ratio, knock, and transmission temperature, providing valuable data for performance tuning and diagnostics. The installation process is described as relatively straightforward, involving connecting the iDash to the vehicle’s OBD-II port and, in this case, adding an optional analog sensor module for wideband air-fuel ratio monitoring.

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February 21, 2025