Category: Ram/Dodge

6.7L Cummins grid heater issue

RAM almost killed

A loose grid heater post nearly destroyed this 2017 RAM engine. Fortunately, Willis Diesel diagnosed the failure just in time—and installed a Banks Monster-Ram to prevent future disaster.

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Banks makes maintenance easy

Diesel truck maintenance gets a serious upgrade with the Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover. From magnetic plugs to easy fill ports, Rocky Rohde shows how simple—and essential—fluid inspections can be.

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Safe RAM throttle controller

Pedal Commander is Dangerous

A 5th Gen RAM owner’s Pedal Commander failed in a construction zone, causing a complete loss of throttle response—here’s why Banks PedalMonster is the safer, smarter choice.

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PedalMonster Saves Truck

After feeling disappointed in the performance of his 2018 RAM AEV edition, Anthony Acloser considered selling it—until the Banks PedalMonster completely transformed its throttle response. With just a simple install, his gutless truck came alive, delivering the acceleration and gear-shifting he was missing, all without voiding his warranty.

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Test drive after installing Monster-Ram and intake on Ram truck

Diesel Mechanic Chooses Banks

Self-taught diesel mechanic Ryan Mayer upgrades a bone-stock 2022 Ram 2500 with the Banks Monster-Ram and Ram-Air Intake, solving a known grid heater bolt issue while unlocking more power and airflow—no tuning required.

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RAM engine piston embedded with grid heater bolt

Another Cummins Piston Death

A RAM owner’s engine was nearly totaled by a grid heater bolt failure—until a Banks Monster-Ram upgrade saved it from future disaster and improved throttle response.

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RAM 1500 3.0L Monster Exhaust

Daniel Langenderfer upgraded his 2017 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel with a 3.5″ Banks Monster Exhaust and was surprised to see more than just a visual improvement—his throttle response and mileage got a boost, too.

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Banks Monster-Ram upgrade for RAM Cummins engine

Monster Power and Mileage for Duo

Bob and Noe upgraded their 2015 RAM trucks with the Banks Monster-Ram Intake before a cross-country haul. The result? Safer towing, more power, and a surprising 2 MPG increase—even in 109° heat.

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Dave Bell showing grid heater bolt failure fix

Dave Talks Monster-Ram

Dave Bell installs a Banks Monster-Ram on a 2020 RAM 6.7L Cummins, showing how it eliminates the grid heater failure issue and boosts airflow by 122%. A test drive seals the deal on this must-have upgrade.

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