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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.

February 14, 2025

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.

February 14, 2025

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.

February 14, 2025

Better Duramax Turbo Performance

This article discusses how the Banks Boost Tube System improves turbo performance in Duramax engines. It highlights the restrictive nature of the factory boost tubes and how the Banks system, with its larger diameter and smooth bends, significantly increases airflow. The article also mentions the benefits of the Banks system, including improved throttle response, reduced turbo lag, and increased horsepower and torque.

February 14, 2025

TFL Truck Trusts iDash

The article features TFLtruck’s use of the Banks iDash DataMonster to monitor vital engine parameters on their test vehicles. They highlight the iDash’s ability to display multiple data points simultaneously, its ease of installation, and its versatility in various testing scenarios.

February 7, 2025

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.

February 7, 2025

CoolRunner with Rainman Ray

This article is a video transcript about installing a Banks CoolRunner oil pan on a 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD with a 6.6L L5P Duramax engine. The video features “Rainman Ray” who is installing the new oil pan. The key product discussed is the Banks CoolRunner oil pan, which is designed to allow all the oil to drain during oil changes, unlike the factory pan that traps about a quart of dirty oil. The CoolRunner also has deep FlowThru Fins to reject more heat and reduce aeration, and it holds two additional quarts of oil to extend service intervals.

February 7, 2025

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.

February 7, 2025

Customer Converts to Banks

This article features a customer, John Holtz, who switched to Banks Power products after experiencing issues with a competitor’s product on his 2021 RAM 3500. He highlights the superior quality and performance of the Banks Ram-Air intake and PedalMonster, noting the improved throttle response and overall driving experience.

February 7, 2025

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