
Banks Cold Air Intake Jeep Gladiator – K&N Replacement Review
Gary Phillips upgraded his 2020 Jeep Gladiator from a K&N to the Banks Ram-Air Intake and gained better airflow, reliability, and fuel economy.
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Gary Phillips upgraded his 2020 Jeep Gladiator from a K&N to the Banks Ram-Air Intake and gained better airflow, reliability, and fuel economy.
Paul Peacock’s “Banks Since Day One” story spans a 2004 Jeep to a 2022 RAM 3500 Dually—featuring Monster Exhaust, Torque Tube Headers, Ram-Air, PedalMonster, iDash Pro, and a pending Monster-Ram & Boost Tube install.
Banks’ Ram-Air Intake System for 2018–2023 2.0L turbo and hybrid Jeep Wrangler JLs now boasts 50-state emissions compliance. With a Big-Ass Filter and industry-leading airflow, it delivers powerful performance gains without compromising legality.
The article details the installation of a Banks Ram-Air Intake system on a Jeep Wrangler 2.0L turbo. It highlights the restrictive nature of the stock intake and how the Banks system, with its larger filter and streamlined design, significantly improves airflow. The installation process is described as straightforward, and the benefits include increased engine breathing, potentially leading to improved performance and efficiency.
Jeep’n Jason from AutoEdits YouTube channel demonstrates the easy installation of a Banks Ram-Air Intake on a Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L. He highlights the improved performance, enhanced interior sound, and the ability to hold a gear longer, making it a rewarding upgrade. The kit is also 50-state legal.
Jeep enthusiast Jimmy Lee Moufarrej found the Banks PedalMonster to be the ideal solution for throttle lag issues in his 2020 Gladiator, 2021 Wrangler 4Xe, and 2023 Wrangler 392 Hemi. He emphasizes that the PedalMonster eliminated lag and provided better control over the power output, even with modifications like larger tires and gear changes.
Josh Buck’s 2022 Jeep Gladiator felt underpowered at high altitudes during camping and rock crawling trips. After installing a Banks Ram-Air Intake, he experienced a significant improvement in the engine’s ability to breathe, resulting in readily available power and the elimination of bogging down, even in second gear. Surprisingly, along with the enhanced performance, Josh also noticed an increase in fuel mileage during everyday driving.
Todd French transformed both his 2021 GMC 3500 Duramax and his wife’s supercharged 2007 Jeep Wrangler with Banks performance parts, especially the PedalMonster—bringing life to their heavy haulers and off-road rig alike.
Cracked stock headers on your Jeep 4.0L? Banks Torque Tube headers fix that and deliver real gains with patented exhaust scavenging that maximizes flow and power.
Even with 707 hp, the Jeep Trackhawk still suffered throttle lag—until the PedalMonster. Paired with the iDash SuperGauge, the upgrade gave this beast instant response and complete control.