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New Intercooler for 2010-12 RAM 6.7L

The Banks TechniCooler for 2010-2012 RAM 6.7L addresses heat issues with the stock intercooler, improving cooling and maintaining boost pressure. Its design features a massive core and elliptical inlet/outlet for 78% greater area, resulting in improved throttle response and lower intake temps.

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PedalMonster for Hondas and Acuras!

Banks PedalMonster is coming soon for 2007-2024 Honda and Acura vehicles, offering 150 tunable pedal response contours and exclusive OBD connectivity. It improves acceleration, provides tunable traction control, and restores performance lost from larger tires on Ridgeline and Passport models.

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Sprinter Gets A Boost!

he common issue of sluggish throttle response. The PedalMonster’s 150 tunable pedal contours will improve responsiveness, especially for heavily loaded Sprinter overlanders and RVs.

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Derringer High Output’s is Ungodly

Ryan Johanson, towing heavy loads with his 2021 Duramax, upgraded to the Derringer High Output and iDash Pro. He praises the Derringer’s “ungodly” power, beating a deleted truck in a race, and its performance while towing. He also highlights the iDash Pro’s Bluetooth updates and the PedalMonster’s reliability compared to Pedal Commander.

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FASS Motorsports Removes Grid Failure

FASS Motorsports chose the Banks Monster-Ram to address grid heater failure in a customer’s RAM 6.7L Cummins. They highlighted the Monster-Ram’s reliability, emissions compliance, and ability to prevent costly engine damage.

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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, the app user-friendly, and the PedalMonster superior to his previous Pedal Commander, which had caused issues.

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Protect Your Differential 

Banks Ram-Air differential covers, featuring patented Ram-Air scoops and channeled fins, improve cooling and fluid dynamics, outperforming stock and high-capacity covers. They extend gear life, minimize fluid usage, and are available for Ford, GM, and RAM 3/4 and 1-ton trucks.

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Banks Vs. BD

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.

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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.

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Derringer High Output Bundle

The Banks Tuning Bundle for 2020-2023 Duramax 6.6L offers a comprehensive performance upgrade with the Derringer High Output (+117 hp, +225 lb-ft), iDash Data Pro, and PedalMonster. It provides on-the-fly power adjustments, real-time tuning, engine and transmission protection, and enhanced throttle response, all managed through the iDash Data Pro

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