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The Duramax Monster‑Ram Review by DMAX enthusiast Rocky Rohde reveals 18.67 % less compressor‐inlet pressure loss and +6.01 lb/min airflow—plus a MAP Sensor Spacer tip for cleaner sensors and better economy.
Monster‑Ram Performance Upgrade delivers heater‑bolt protection, a two‑hour DIY install, and a crisp power boost for your RAM Longhorn—so you can tow with confidence.
Juan Lopez counts on his Ram trucks for business, and the Banks Monster-Ram upgrade ensures those trucks stay on the road. By eliminating the stock grid heater’s risk of engine failure, this simple upgrade brings long-term peace of mind and performance.
Banks Power’s Monster-Ram intake manifold for 2007–2024 RAM 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins trucks is now CARB-compliant, offering enhanced airflow, improved throttle response, and emissions compliance across all 50 states.
Prioritizing fluid maintenance—such as engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant—is essential before pursuing performance upgrades, ensuring reliability and longevity for your diesel truck.
Mike from Mikes Motor Venture discovered a broken heater grid bolt in a 2016 RAM 2500 while installing a Banks Monster-Ram intake. This timely discovery prevented potential engine failure. Mike highlights the Monster-Ram as a solution to this common problem in 2007.5-2024 RAMs, noting its improved design for better airflow.
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.