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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.
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.
Leonard Petroleum Equipment, after experiencing a Cummins engine failure due to a faulty grid heater bolt, is protecting their fleet of 45 RAMs with the Banks Monster-Ram. Gale Banks explains how the Monster-Ram eliminates the problematic grid heater and improves airflow.
Gale Banks discusses the problems with the Allison 1000 transmission pan, emphasizing the dangers of overheating. He introduces the Banks Ram-Air Transmission Pan as a preventative solution for the Allison 1000, GM/Allison 10L1000, Chrysler 68RFE, and Ford 10R140, explaining its innovative design and how it outperforms the competition.
Gale Banks explains why Banks Ram-Air Transmission Pans use die casting, not sand casting. Die casting creates a stronger, smoother, and more precise product, crucial for performance and durability. This video explains the difference between the two methods. Full video transcript below.
Gale Banks recounts twin-turbocharging Jay Leno’s tank car, powered by a 30-liter Continental V12 Hemi. The Banks team doubled the horsepower to 1,600 and improved fuel economy.
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.
Traditional boost gauges only measure air pressure, while engines rely on Manifold Air Density (MAD). The Banks iDash measures MAD, considering pressure, temperature, and humidity for a more accurate reading.
Gale Banks proves it’s possible to improve airflow through a pipe by perfecting exit conditions using rocket nozzle technology in the Monster-Ram intake elbow. Testing shows it outperforms even a pipe with a diffuser.
Gale Banks revealed the 2011 Ford 6.7L Power Stroke’s Garrett turbo, featuring a double-sided compressor wheel. Turbo failures in 2011-2012 models were due to weak ceramic ball bearings.