Category: Banks Insider

iDash Pro Updates!

The iDash Pro and iDash Data Pro receive wireless firmware updates, adding new features and vehicle support. A simple process via the Banks mobile app keeps the devices up-to-date. The latest update (3/14/25) includes enhancements for GM, RAM, Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, and Honda.

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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, all controlled via the iDash Data Pro.

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Ram Gets Banks Goodies

Josh, a RAM master mechanic, installs a suite of Banks products on a 5th Gen RAM, including a Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air Differential Cover, iDash Pro, Stealth Pod mount, and PedalMonster. He praises the iDash mount, differential cover’s design, and the exhaust’s perfect fit and easy installation.

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EZ Install for Shade-Tree Mechanics

James Akagi, a “shade-tree mechanic,” installed a Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover and CoolRunner Oil Pan on his 2022 GMC Denali Sierra 2500. He praised the easy installation, high-quality craftsmanship, and the significant amount of trapped sludge found in the OEM oil pan.

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From RAM to Ford

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.

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No Bolt Worries, Plus Power

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.

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Ram Billet Fuel And DEF Caps

Banks offers premium billet fuel and DEF caps for 4th Gen RAM 6.7L trucks (2013-2018 and 2019-2024). These caps, made from 6061 anodized billet aluminum, feature magnetic attachment, twist-to-lock design, and O-ring seals to prevent debris from entering the fuel and DEF systems.

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When Banks Dominated the Water

Paul Cordell shares photos of his boat, which features a Banks Marine Racing 454 engine, showcasing Banks’ transition from superchargers to turbochargers in the 1970s. Banks’ turbocharged engines offered improved horsepower, fuel efficiency, and durability, leading to racing dominance.

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1994-2002 RAM 5.9L Ram-Air Intake

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.

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Gale Busts “Bro” Science

Gale Banks debunks the myth that upgrading a RAM’s intake elbow is pointless because the head limits airflow. He clarifies the difference between CFM (volume) and MAF (mass), explaining how the Monster-Ram increases air density and power, while also preventing grid heater bolt failure.

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