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Derringer for 2024/25 Duramax Update

Banks is developing a new Derringer tuner for the 2024-2025 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L. While specific horsepower and torque gains are still being finalized through rigorous testing, the new Derringer will leverage Banks’ advanced tuning capabilities and iDash integration to provide significant performance improvements. Like previous Derringer models, it is expected to offer multiple on-the-fly adjustable power levels and incorporate Banks’ safety features to protect the engine and transmission. Further updates and official specifications will be released as testing progresses.

April 4, 2025

Banks Motivates Power Stroke

Banks is releasing a new product line to improve the performance of 7.3L Ford Power Stroke engines. The initial release is the Banks Intake Manifold, designed to increase airflow and reduce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) temperatures. Testing showed a significant reduction in EGTs compared to the stock manifold. Future products in the line will include turbo upgrades, exhaust systems, and other performance enhancements.

April 4, 2025

Found the Killer Just In Time!

Mike from Mikes Motor Venture discovered a broken heater grid bolt in a 2016 RAM 2500 while installing a Banks Monster-Ram intake. This timely discovery prevented potential engine failure. Mike highlights the Monster-Ram as a solution to this common problem in 2007.5-2024 RAMs, noting its improved design for better airflow.

April 4, 2025

New Intercooler for 2010-12 RAM 6.7L

The Banks TechniCooler for the 2010-2012 RAM 6.7L is engineered to significantly lower intake air temperatures, addressing the limitations of the stock intercooler, especially during towing. Its design features a massive core and a patent-pending elliptical inlet and outlet, providing a 78% greater flow area than stock without requiring modifications to the truck’s frame or core support. This results in a 3.5 psi reduction in boost loss compared to the stock intercooler, leading to improved throttle response and overall performance. The complete system includes mandrel-bent high-flow boost tubes and all necessary installation hardware.

March 28, 2025

Derringer High Output’s is Ungodly

Ryan Johanson, a 2021 Duramax owner, upgraded to the Derringer High Output and iDash Pro and was extremely impressed with the increased power, describing it as “ungodly.” He also highlights the ease of use of the iDash Pro with its Bluetooth updates, and the reliability of the PedalMonster compared to other throttle controllers.

March 28, 2025

FASS Motorsports Removes Grid Failure

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 its ability to prevent costly engine damage

March 28, 2025

Banks Vs. BD

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.

March 21, 2025

High-Altitude Dependability

Dallas Penn, a 2024 F-250 owner in high-altitude Colorado, details the challenges of vehicle performance in extreme conditions. He installed a suite of Banks products, including Ram-Air intake, Monster Exhaust, MAP Sensor Relocation Kit, Ram-Air Differential Cover, PedalMonster, and iDash, resulting in improved consistency, predictability, and control, particularly during high-altitude driving.

March 21, 2025

Derringer High Output Bundle

The Banks Tuning Bundle for 2020-2023 Duramax 6.6L includes the Derringer High Output (+117 hp, +225 lb-ft), iDash Data Pro, and PedalMonster. It offers adjustable power levels, real-time tuning, engine/transmission protection, and enhanced throttle response.

March 21, 2025

THE DRIVE Talks Cummins Big Change

In a new article from The Drive, Truck Editor Caleb Jacobs discusses RAM and Cummins’ decision to replace grid heaters with glow plugs in their 2025 diesel trucks. This change addresses the long-standing issue of grid heater bolt failures and provides faster cold starts. The article also mentions the Banks Monster-Ram as a solution for older trucks that still have grid heaters.

March 21, 2025

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