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’24 DMAX Breathes Easier

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.

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February 28, 2025

Fix Your Ford 6.0L Air Flow

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.

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February 28, 2025

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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February 21, 2025

Pontiac with L76 6.0L Needs Data

This article details the installation of a Banks iDash 1.8 DataMonster on a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT with an L76 6.0L engine. The iDash is used to monitor various engine parameters, including air-fuel ratio, knock, and transmission temperature, providing valuable data for performance tuning and diagnostics. The installation process is described as relatively straightforward, involving connecting the iDash to the vehicle’s OBD-II port and, in this case, adding an optional analog sensor module for wideband air-fuel ratio monitoring.

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February 21, 2025

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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February 21, 2025

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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February 21, 2025

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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February 21, 2025

Allison transmission issues. How we solved them

This article discusses common issues with Allison 1000 transmissions, particularly in modified Duramax trucks, including slipping, overheating, and torque converter failure. It highlights how Banks Power’s TransCommand transmission controller addresses these problems by optimizing shift points, increasing line pressure, and improving overall transmission management. The article showcases how TransCommand can extend the life and improve the performance of Allison 1000 transmissions, especially in high-performance applications.

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February 14, 2025

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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February 14, 2025

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