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No Bolt Worries, Plus Power

The article details the installation of a Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow, emphasizing improvements in airflow and addressing potential issues related to the factory grid heater. It highlights the step-by-step removal of old components and the careful installation of the Monster-Ram, including cleanliness, proper torque, and sealing unused ports. The kit includes a replacement fuel tube and components, and the installation is noted to improve vehicle power.

March 14, 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.

March 7, 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.

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.

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.

February 21, 2025

Keep Your MAP Sensors Clean

This article emphasizes the importance of a clean Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor for optimal engine performance. It explains how the Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit moves the sensor away from the dirty intake air stream, preventing buildup and ensuring accurate readings. This leads to improved fuel economy, power output, and overall engine reliability.

February 21, 2025

Monster-Ram Boosts Modified Ram

This article showcases the installation of a Banks Monster-Ram intake on a highly modified 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. The Monster-Ram is highlighted for its improved airflow and its ability to support the truck’s significant performance upgrades, including twin turbos and other modifications.

February 21, 2025

Bad Design Contaminates Oil Changes

The article discusses a design flaw in the factory oil pan of many vehicles, where a “trapped oil” area prevents complete drainage during oil changes. The Banks CoolRunner oil pan is presented as a solution, featuring a patented design that eliminates this trapped oil, ensuring a more complete and cleaner oil change. The article highlights the importance of removing contaminants and sludge from the engine and showcases the CoolRunner’s ability to do so.

February 14, 2025

Cummins Engine Escapes Death

Banks Monster-Ram intake prevents heater grid failure in 2007.5-2024 Ram Cummins engines. The Monster-Ram eliminates the failure-prone factory heater grid with a high-flow billet intake plate, improving airflow from the intercooler by 88.3% over stock. This upgrade enhances engine response, efficiency, and adds headroom for daily driving and heavy hauling, ultimately protecting the engine from potential damage.

February 14, 2025

Better Duramax Turbo Performance

This article discusses how the Banks Boost Tube System improves turbo performance in Duramax engines. It highlights the restrictive nature of the factory boost tubes and how the Banks system, with its larger diameter and smooth bends, significantly increases airflow. The article also mentions the benefits of the Banks system, including improved throttle response, reduced turbo lag, and increased horsepower and torque.

February 14, 2025

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