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
PedalMonster for Hondas and Acuras!
Banks is soon releasing its PedalMonster throttle controller for 2007-2024 Honda and Acura vehicles. The PedalMonster offers 150 tunable pedal response contours and connects via OBD-II, allowing it to understand vehicle speed, gear, transmission type, and reverse status. Key features include smooth and adjustable throttle response, a tunable traction control system for improved 0-60 times, and the ability to restore performance lost when larger tires are installed on Honda Ridgeline and Passport models. The PedalMonster will be compatible with various Honda and Acura models, including Accord, Civic, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot, CRV, Passport, Integra, MDX, TLX, RLX, and RDX. Interested customers can sign up for email notifications regarding the product’s availability.
March 28, 2025
Sprinter Gets A Boost!
Banks is preparing to launch its PedalMonster throttle controller for all 2008-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, both gas and diesel models. This development addresses the common complaint from Sprinter owners regarding sluggish throttle response, a problem often exacerbated by the added weight of van conversions into overlanders and RVs. The PedalMonster will offer 150 tunable pedal contours, allowing drivers to fine-tune their throttle sensitivity for a more responsive and enjoyable driving experience. Interested Sprinter owners can sign up to receive notifications when the PedalMonster becomes available for purchase.
March 28, 2025
Derringer High Output’s is Ungodly
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.
March 28, 2025
Lexus Gets Its Groove Back
Pedro Garcia installed a PedalMonster on his 2024 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport to address throttle lag. He found the installation easy and the PedalMonster to be a superior throttle response controller compared to the Pedal Commander.
March 28, 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
Derringer High Output Bundle
The Banks Tuning Bundle for 2020-2023 Duramax 6.6L includes the Derringer High Output (+117 hp, +225 lb-ft), iDash Data Pro, and PedalMonster. It offers adjustable power levels, real-time tuning, engine/transmission protection, and enhanced throttle response.
March 21, 2025
Derringer High Output Bundle
The Banks Tuning Bundle for 2020-2023 Duramax 6.6L includes the Derringer High Output (+117 hp, +225 lb-ft), iDash Data Pro, and PedalMonster. It offers adjustable power levels, real-time tuning, engine/transmission protection, and enhanced throttle response, all controlled via the iDash Data Pro.
March 14, 2025
Ram Gets Banks Goodies
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.
March 14, 2025