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Our Banks CoolRuner oil pan video went viral because, as with all technical videos, it answers questions and spawns others. In the video, Erik Reider, Banks Special Projects Lead,
Not all tuners are safe. Gale Banks explains the dangers of inline tuners and why the Derringer is the only smart choice for diesel tuning and protection.
Gale dissects GM’s 2020 Duramax oil cooler—19 cooling plates versus 14—and introduces the Banks Oil Cooler Upgrade Kit, retrofitting 2001–2019 trucks for 31 %+ better heat reduction.
The Cummins Head Airflow Test proves intake elbow upgrades overcome the 6.7L head’s flow limit—recording an 18.67 % pressure‑loss drop and +6 lb/min airflow gain over stock.
There a dozens of throttle response controllers on the market. If you’re an automotive enthusiast, chance are you’ve seen one of their social media ads. Look closely
Unlock the power of real-time engine data anywhere you go with the ultra-compact iDash Pro—your ultimate automotive hack for precise diagnostics and performance monitoring.
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 addresses the misconception that upgrading a RAM’s intake elbow is pointless due to head flow limitations. He clarifies the difference between CFM (cubic feet per minute – volume) and MAF (mass air flow), explaining that while CFM might be fixed at a given RPM, MAF can be increased by improving air density. The Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow achieves this by significantly increasing mass flow (88.3% over stock at the same pressure drop), allowing for more fuel to be added and thus increasing power. Additionally, the Monster-Ram eliminates the risk of grid heater bolt failure by replacing the stock grid heater with a high-flow billet intake plate and a relocated coil heater.
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.
This article discusses common issues with Allison 1000 transmissions, particularly in modified Duramax trucks, including slipping, overheating, and torque converter failure. It highlights how Banks Power’s TransCommand transmission controller addresses these problems by optimizing shift points, increasing line pressure, and improving overall transmission management. The article showcases how TransCommand can extend the life and improve the performance of Allison 1000 transmissions, especially in high-performance applications.