Low-Mileage RAM Grid Bolt Failure
A 2018 RAM with just 38,000 miles experienced a broken grid heater bolt—a failure that could destroy the engine. Here’s why the Banks Monster-Ram is the smart fix.
August 23, 2024
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They were wrong about it
Banks engineers debunk the most common myths about the Ram-Air Differential Cover, including durability and off-road performance, with real-world demonstrations.
August 16, 2024
Monster-Ram Improves Duramax
Discover how the Banks Monster-Ram Turbo Inlet transforms the Duramax L5P, eliminating highway shimmy and enhancing throttle response through advanced anti-surge engineering.
August 16, 2024
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.
August 16, 2024
Monitoring a Mustang and Blower
Lorenzo Ortiz Burgos upgraded his 2024 Mustang Darkhorse with a Whipple supercharger and turned to the iDash DataMonster to monitor vital engine parameters like boost and timing. With its plug-and-play install, data logging capabilities, and customizable displays, the iDash gave him full insight into his track-ready Mustang’s performance—no mechanical gauges needed.
August 16, 2024
Ram-Air Diff Cover + “Liquid Gold”
Eben and Colin from Synthetic Oil Protection installed a Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover on a 2021 F-250 Tremor Super Duty, praising its ability to reduce differential temps and extend fluid life. Paired with Amsoil’s high-quality synthetic lube—nicknamed “liquid gold”—this upgrade delivers serious protection and performance gains.
August 16, 2024
You’re Measuring Air All Wrong
n this short video, Banks Special Projects Lead Erik Reider explains how a flowbench works and why measuring air by volume instead of weight can lead to inaccurate results. He also shares how to “hot-rod” a flowbench for more precise measurements in performance applications.
August 9, 2024
Keep Your MAP Sensor Clean
A dirty MAP sensor can throw off your engine’s air-fuel calculations, costing you power and efficiency. Learn how the Banks MAP Spacer Relocation Kit keeps your sensor clean and your diesel engine running at peak performance.
August 9, 2024
How to Screw up Diesel Combustion
In this in-depth tech clip, Gale Banks explains how swirl, squish, and cam timing affect diesel combustion—and how performance mods can go wrong if they disrupt the process.
August 9, 2024
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.
August 9, 2024