Category: Engines

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Don’t Ignore Warning Signs

The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring engine parameters, especially transmission temperature, when towing or hauling heavy loads. It highlights how the Banks iDash DataMonster can display crucial data, helping drivers avoid costly repairs by identifying potential issues early.

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Customer Converts to Banks

This article features a customer, John Holtz, who switched to Banks Power products after experiencing issues with a competitor’s product on his 2021 RAM 3500. He highlights the superior quality and performance of the Banks Ram-Air intake and PedalMonster, noting the improved throttle response and overall driving experience.

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Better Than Deleted

Vincent Biesuz upgraded his 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax with Banks Power products including the Derringer tuner, iDash SuperGauge, Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air Intake, PedalMonster, Boost Tube Upgrade, and MAP Sensor Relocation Kit. He chose Banks to maintain his warranty and was impressed by the significant performance improvements, especially while towing heavy equipment. A friend who works on deleted trucks noted that Vincent’s Banks-equipped truck outperformed them. Vincent has no regrets and plans to keep his truck long-term.

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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Joe Lovell significantly upgraded his 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins at the Banks Power House Installation Center, installing the Intercooler Upgrade with Boost Tube Upgrade, Ram-Air Intake, Monster-Ram, iDash SuperGauge and Stealth Pod, PedalMonster, Monster-Exhaust, Ram-Air Differential Cover, and MAP Sensor Relocation Kit. Following the installation, he reported a noticeable increase in power and consistent fuel mileage.

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Ford 7.3L Power Strokes Need This

Ford 7.3L Power Stroke owners can significantly improve their engine’s airflow and reduce exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs) by upgrading to the Banks Power Intercooler System. The stock intercooler on these trucks is often undersized and inefficient, leading to higher EGTs and reduced performance, especially when towing or under load. The Banks system offers a much larger and more efficient core, resulting in cooler, denser air entering the engine for increased power and better fuel economy.

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