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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Banks Power Ram-Air Intake system for 1994-2002 RAM 5.9L engines improves intake airflow, drawing in dense air for increased power and fuel economy. Unlike “filter on a stick” intakes, it avoids drawing in heat. The system features a large conical filter and an optimized intake tube design for maximum flow.
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.
The article discusses common airflow restrictions in the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine, specifically the stock air intake and intercooler systems. It highlights how the Banks Ram-Air Intake and Techni-Cooler intercooler address these restrictions, improving airflow and engine performance. The Banks intake features a larger filter and streamlined design, while the Techni-Cooler offers a significantly larger core for better cooling.