Category: Part of the Week

Duramax CoolRunner Oil Pan with deep cooling FlowThru fins

CoolRunner Oil Pan For Duramax

The Banks CoolRunner Oil Pan for Duramax extends oil life by rejecting heat, reducing aeration, and draining completely—holding two extra quarts and featuring FlowThru fins and an anti‑cavitation dimple.

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Protect Your Differential 

Banks Ram-Air differential covers, featuring patented Ram-Air scoops and channeled fins, improve cooling and fluid dynamics, outperforming stock and high-capacity covers. They extend gear life, minimize fluid usage, and are available for Ford, GM, and RAM 3/4 and 1-ton trucks.

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Ram Billet Fuel And DEF Caps

The article promotes Banks’ billet fuel and DEF caps for RAM trucks, emphasizing their superior quality, durability, and aesthetics compared to the factory plastic caps. The caps are CNC-machined from billet aluminum, available in various finishes, and designed for a perfect, secure fit. They are a stylish and functional upgrade, preventing fuel contamination and adding a touch of customization to the truck.

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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.

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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.

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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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Move That MAP Sensor!

This article details the benefits of the Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit. The kit moves the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor away from the intake air stream, preventing buildup from oil and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). This ensures accurate sensor readings, leading to improved fuel economy, power output, and overall engine reliability. The article emphasizes the simple installation process.

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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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