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Ryan Johanson, a 2021 Duramax owner, upgraded to the Derringer High Output and iDash Pro and was extremely impressed with the increased power, describing it as “ungodly.” He also highlights the ease of use of the iDash Pro with its Bluetooth updates, and the reliability of the PedalMonster compared to other throttle controllers.
FASS Motorsports chose the Banks Monster-Ram to address grid heater failure in a customer’s RAM 6.7L Cummins. They highlighted the Monster-Ram’s reliability, emissions compliance, and its ability to prevent costly engine damage
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.
In a new article from The Drive, Truck Editor Caleb Jacobs discusses RAM and Cummins’ decision to replace grid heaters with glow plugs in their 2025 diesel trucks. This change addresses the long-standing issue of grid heater bolt failures and provides faster cold starts. The article also mentions the Banks Monster-Ram as a solution for older trucks that still have grid heaters.
Josh, a RAM master mechanic, installs a range of Banks products on a customer’s 5th Gen RAM, including a Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air Differential Cover, the new iDash Pro, a Stealth Pod gauge mount, and a PedalMonster. He highlights the easy installation and perfect fit of the components, as well as the impressive design of the iDash mount and differential cover.
Loren Mooney, a former RAM owner who experienced significant performance gains with Banks products, installed a Ram-Air Intake and PedalMonster on his 2022 Ford F-350. He highlights the easy installation and the noticeable improvements in throttle response and towing capability with the PedalMonster, contrasting it with the performance of a Pedal Commander he used on a previous vehicle. He also praises the improved airflow and sound from the Ram-Air Intake.
The article details the installation of a Banks Monster-Ram intake elbow, emphasizing improvements in airflow and addressing potential issues related to the factory grid heater. It highlights the step-by-step removal of old components and the careful installation of the Monster-Ram, including cleanliness, proper torque, and sealing unused ports. The kit includes a replacement fuel tube and components, and the installation is noted to improve vehicle power.
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.
The article details the installation of a Banks Ram-Air Intake system on a 2024 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L. It highlights the restrictive nature of the stock intake and how the Banks system, with its larger filter, streamlined design, and enclosed housing, significantly improves airflow to the engine. The installation process is described as straightforward, and the benefits include increased engine breathing, potentially leading to improved performance and efficiency.
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.