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Inspired by the Banks Cool Runner Oil Pan video, Nick Scovel, a Banks authorized installer, confirmed the stock Duramax oil pan’s design flaw. He found a quart of dirty oil remaining after a drain, highlighting the Cool Runner’s advantage with its magnetic plug at the lowest point for complete drainage.
The Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow for 2017-2024 Duramax engines improves throttle response, extends turbo life, and is emissions compliant. Its unique design, based on GM’s anti-surge geometry, outperforms the competition without causing compressor surge.
Michael upgraded his 2021 GMC 3500HD with a full suite of Banks Power products, including the Derringer, dual iDash Data Pros, PedalMonster, Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air intake, and more. He reports significant improvements in power, responsiveness, and fuel economy (from 16.8 to 20.9 mpg), especially while towing his 16,000-pound fifth-wheel. He switched to Banks after previously using Bully Dog and is thoroughly impressed with the quality and performance.
Article Excerpt: Vincent Biesuz’s 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax, used for towing equipment and a race trailer, received a full suite of Banks Power upgrades, including the Derringer, iDash, exhaust, intake, PedalMonster, boost tubes, and MAP sensor relocation kit. He’s impressed with the performance, especially while towing heavy loads, and prefers it to deleted trucks.
Tony Merendino’s sluggish 2023 GMC 3.0L Duramax was transformed by the PedalMonster throttle booster. He regains the responsiveness he craved, without sacrificing fuel mileage.
Tim Martin is equipping his 2025 GMC Duramax with the Banks Ultimate Fluid Cooling Bundle for performance and easy maintenance. He appreciates the ease of fluid changes and superior cooling provided by the Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover and CoolRunner Oil Pan, and eagerly awaits the Ram-Air Transmission Pan.
Stock Allison 1000 transmission pans don’t allow a full drain. The Banks Ram-Air trans pan features a magnetic drain plug at the lowest point for complete drainage and lowers fluid temps with its Ram-Air Scoop design.
Tony Chumakov installed a Banks CoolRunner Oil Pan on his 2017 L5P Duramax Silverado, completing the job in 2.5 hours. The pan drained all old oil, unlike the stock design, and improves heat dissipation.
David from Willomet Motor & Fab upgraded his 2001 Duramax LB7 with a Banks Ram-Air Intake for easier towing. He saw a ¾ MPG increase and improved throttle response.
The Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow is now 50-state emissions compliant for 2017-2024 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L pickups. It offers better throttle response and acceleration without turbo compressor surge.