Category: Vehicle

Protecting $2,700,000 in RAMs

Banks Power is helping Leonard Petroleum Equipment protect their $2.7 million fleet of 45 RAM trucks from engine damage caused by a faulty grid heater bolt. The Banks Monster-Ram intake eliminates the problematic grid heater assembly found in 2007-2024 RAM 6.7L Cummins engines, improving air mass flow and preventing potential engine failure.

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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.

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Monster-Ram Boosts Modified Ram

This article showcases the installation of a Banks Monster-Ram intake on a highly modified 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. The Monster-Ram is highlighted for its improved airflow and its ability to support the truck’s significant performance upgrades, including twin turbos and other modifications.

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More Air, More Power for Wrangler 2.0

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.

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Easy and Rewarding Install

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.

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Bad Design Contaminates Oil Changes

The article discusses a design flaw in the factory oil pan of many vehicles, where a “trapped oil” area prevents complete drainage during oil changes. The Banks CoolRunner oil pan is presented as a solution, featuring a patented design that eliminates this trapped oil, ensuring a more complete and cleaner oil change. The article highlights the importance of removing contaminants and sludge from the engine and showcases the CoolRunner’s ability to do so.

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Cummins Engine Escapes Death

Banks Monster-Ram intake prevents heater grid failure in 2007.5-2024 Ram Cummins engines. The Monster-Ram eliminates the failure-prone factory heater grid with a high-flow billet intake plate, improving airflow from the intercooler by 88.3% over stock. This upgrade enhances engine response, efficiency, and adds headroom for daily driving and heavy hauling, ultimately protecting the engine from potential damage.

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Hellcat Gets PedalMonster Boost

The installation of a Banks PedalMonster throttle controller on a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. It highlights the PedalMonster’s ability to eliminate throttle lag and improve acceleration, providing a more responsive and engaging driving experience. The article also mentions the PedalMonster’s safety features, including its ability to revert to stock settings in case of a fault.

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Don’t Ignore Warning Signs

The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring engine parameters, especially transmission temperature, when towing or hauling heavy loads. It highlights how the Banks iDash DataMonster can display crucial data, helping drivers avoid costly repairs by identifying potential issues early.

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Jeep Fanatic Loves PedalMonster

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.

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