Fluids First, Then Performance
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.
April 11, 2025
Banks Motivates Power Stroke
Banks is releasing a new product line to improve the performance of 7.3L Ford Power Stroke engines. The initial release is the Banks Intake Manifold, designed to increase airflow and reduce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) temperatures. Testing showed a significant reduction in EGTs compared to the stock manifold. Future products in the line will include turbo upgrades, exhaust systems, and other performance enhancements.
April 4, 2025
High-Altitude Dependability
Dallas Penn, a 2024 F-250 owner in high-altitude Colorado, details the challenges of vehicle performance in extreme conditions. He installed a suite of Banks products, including Ram-Air intake, Monster Exhaust, MAP Sensor Relocation Kit, Ram-Air Differential Cover, PedalMonster, and iDash, resulting in improved consistency, predictability, and control, particularly during high-altitude driving.
March 21, 2025
Now for Ford, GM, and Ram!
The Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit is now available for Ford, GM, and Ram trucks. The kit moves the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor out of the intake air stream, which is often contaminated with exhaust gas and oil vapor from the EGR and PCV systems. This relocation helps prevent buildup on the sensor, ensuring more accurate readings to the ECU, which can improve fuel economy and power output. The installation is described as simple, requiring basic tools and only a few minutes.
March 21, 2025
Keep Your MAP Sensors Clean
This article emphasizes the importance of a clean Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor for optimal engine performance. It explains how the Banks MAP Sensor Relocation Kit moves the sensor away from the dirty intake air stream, preventing buildup and ensuring accurate readings. This leads to improved fuel economy, power output, and overall engine reliability.
February 21, 2025
Customer Converts to Banks
This article features a customer, John Holtz, who switched to Banks Power products after experiencing issues with a competitor’s product on his 2021 RAM 3500. He highlights the superior quality and performance of the Banks Ram-Air intake and PedalMonster, noting the improved throttle response and overall driving experience.
February 7, 2025
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.
February 7, 2025
Better Than Deleted
Vincent Biesuz upgraded his 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax with Banks Power products including the Derringer tuner, iDash SuperGauge, Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air Intake, PedalMonster, Boost Tube Upgrade, and MAP Sensor Relocation Kit. He chose Banks to maintain his warranty and was impressed by the significant performance improvements, especially while towing heavy equipment. A friend who works on deleted trucks noted that Vincent’s Banks-equipped truck outperformed them. Vincent has no regrets and plans to keep his truck long-term.
January 31, 2025
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
Joe Lovell significantly upgraded his 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins at the Banks Power House Installation Center, installing the Intercooler Upgrade with Boost Tube Upgrade, Ram-Air Intake, Monster-Ram, iDash SuperGauge and Stealth Pod, PedalMonster, Monster-Exhaust, Ram-Air Differential Cover, and MAP Sensor Relocation Kit. Following the installation, he reported a noticeable increase in power and consistent fuel mileage.
January 31, 2025
2023-25 Duramax MAP Sensor Relocation
Banks Power’s MAP Sensor Relocation Kit for 2023½–2025 Duramax 6.6L engines protects manifold temperature and pressure sensors from exhaust soot and oil buildup, ensuring accurate readings and optimal engine performance.
November 8, 2024