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Josh, a RAM master mechanic, installs a range of Banks products on a customer’s 5th Gen RAM, including a Monster Exhaust, Ram-Air Differential Cover, the new iDash Pro, a Stealth Pod gauge mount, and a PedalMonster. He highlights the easy installation and perfect fit of the components, as well as the impressive design of the iDash mount and differential cover.
James Akagi, describing himself as a “shade-tree mechanic,” installed a Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover and CoolRunner Oil Pan on his 2022 GMC Denali Sierra 2500. He emphasizes the ease of installation, the high quality of the components, and the significant amount of sludge found trapped in the OEM oil pan.
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 article promotes Banks’ billet fuel and DEF caps for RAM trucks, emphasizing their superior quality, durability, and aesthetics compared to the factory plastic caps. The caps are CNC-machined from billet aluminum, available in various finishes, and designed for a perfect, secure fit. They are a stylish and functional upgrade, preventing fuel contamination and adding a touch of customization to the truck.
The article discusses the Gale Banks Engineering Sidewinder Dakota, a naturally aspirated gasoline-powered truck that set a land speed record of 217 mph at Bonneville. It highlights the engine’s impressive power output (650 hp) and the truck’s overall design and engineering, which allowed it to achieve such high speeds.
The article compares the Banks Monster-Ram intake system to the Black Market Performance (BMP) Open Grid Plenum for RAM 6.7L Cummins engines. While both address grid heater bolt failure, the Monster-Ram offers superior airflow and increases air mass, leading to more efficient engine breathing and potential for significant power gains. The BMP Open Grid Plenum, while eliminating the failure-prone factory grid heater, results in a loss of horsepower due to its restrictive design.
The new Derringer High Output for 2020-2023 Chevy/GMC Duramax 6.6L from Banks Power adds up to +117 hp and 225 lb-ft. This increased power is achieved through additional sensor inputs, a new engine calibration, and the computational power of the iDash Pro. The iDash Pro features a high-resolution screen, wireless updates, expanded memory, faster data logging, and direct-connect external sensor inputs. The Derringer HO has six adjustable power levels, with the highest level delivering best-in-class performance. It also includes AutoRate for safe power delivery and ActiveSafety and TransCommand to protect the engine and transmission.
This article recounts Banks Power’s history in marine racing, highlighting Gale Banks’ shift from supercharged to turbocharged engines in 1970. It explains the advantages of turbocharging in marine applications, including a more usable horsepower range, improved fuel efficiency, and reduced engine wear. The story features Paul Cordell’s prized boat with a Banks Marine Racing 454 cubic inch engine, detailing its restoration and upgrades over the years.