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The Banks TechniCooler for 2010-2012 RAM 6.7L addresses heat issues with the stock intercooler, improving cooling and maintaining boost pressure. Its design features a massive core and elliptical inlet/outlet for 78% greater area, resulting in improved throttle response and lower intake temps.
FASS Motorsports chose the Banks Monster-Ram to address grid heater failure in a customer’s RAM 6.7L Cummins. They highlighted the Monster-Ram’s reliability, emissions compliance, and ability to prevent costly engine damage.
Gale Banks compares the Banks Monster-Ram intake system and the BD Killer Grid Heater Upgrade for preventing Cummins grid heater failures. He highlights how the Monster-Ram eliminates the failure point and improves performance, while the BD kit replaces one failure point with another.
The Drive reports that RAM and Cummins are replacing grid heaters with glow plugs in their 2025 diesel trucks, addressing the long-standing issue of grid heater bolt failures. This change, driven by engine redesigns, results in faster cold starts. The Banks Monster-Ram is highlighted as a solution for older truck owners concerned about grid heater issues.
The Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit moves the MAP sensor out of the dirty exhaust gas stream, reducing oily buildup and ensuring accurate readings for improved fuel economy and power.
1 The kit is available for Ford, GM, and Ram trucks and installs easily with simple tools.
Loren Mooney, a former RAM owner who experienced significant performance improvements with Banks products, installed a Ram-Air Intake and PedalMonster on his 2022 Ford F-350. He praises the PedalMonster’s smooth throttle response and towing performance, contrasting it with the jerky Pedal Commander on his wife’s 4Runner.
Ron from RVWeekenders installs a Monster-Ram on his RAM 6.7L, prioritizing performance and preventing grid heater bolt failure. He notes the corroded state of his old heater bolt and the improved throttle response after the installation.
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.
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.
Bryan Payne wanted to eliminate the dreaded heater grid problem, from killing his 2008 RAM. But it did much more than grant peace of mind. “It upped my