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Banks Monster Ram Intake Information/thoughts

ID Bronco

ID Bronco

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I have a 2021 6.7 Cummins 60K miles. It runs fine, no complaints, but after receiving the brochure from Banks I'm wondering if it's really something that I should address and is there a significant increase in power and/or reliability. I'm not an engine guru, so keep it easy for me to follow please. At $1128.00 I would like some opinions.

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Monster-Ram Intake and Grid Heater Upgrade for 2019-2024 RAM 3500-5500 Chassis Cab 6.7L [42805] - Red - Banks

The Banks Monster-Ram improves throttle response and fuel economy by eliminating airflow restrictions. By replacing the failure-prone factory grid heater with the included Banks high-flow billet intake plate, severe engine damage is prevented.
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1969honda

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I believe Glacier Diesel Performance also has a similar grid heater delete kit for less? Not 100% sure on pricing though. The Pusher intake horns might be another option with a screw in Duramax style heating element.

Beware I have read the Banks provided #1 injector line is prone to cracking/ leaking. Might be worth grabbing a spare if you order their kit, the stock #1 line doesn't fit with their big intake.
 
Agility Customs

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If your looking for performance gains you wont notice it at all. if you want to avoid the grid heater issues its a great although expensive option
 
ID Bronco

ID Bronco

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Agility Customs said:
If your looking for performance gains you wont notice it at all. if you want to avoid the grid heater issues its a great although expensive option
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My intent is not gains, I like it the most reliable/stock I can keep it. I just want to avoid the problem. This looks like my kind of option. Thoughts?

www.dieselpowerproducts.com

BD Killer Grid Heater Upgrade Kit 07.5-24 Dodge/Ram 6.7L Cummins

Check out the deal on BD Killer Grid Heater Upgrade Kit 07.5-24 Dodge/Ram 6.7L Cummins at Diesel Power Products
www.dieselpowerproducts.com
 
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ID Bronco said:
My intent is not gains, I like it the most reliable/stock I can keep it. I just want to avoid the problem. This looks like my kind of option. Thoughts?

www.dieselpowerproducts.com

BD Killer Grid Heater Upgrade Kit 07.5-24 Dodge/Ram 6.7L Cummins

Check out the deal on BD Killer Grid Heater Upgrade Kit 07.5-24 Dodge/Ram 6.7L Cummins at Diesel Power Products
www.dieselpowerproducts.com
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Great... I watched the video and now I'm nervous about a problem I didn't know I could have with my truck. I guess I'll have to look into this too.
 
1969honda

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I have been really pleased with everything BD I've used as well. The grid heater bolt failure is a common issue on the cummins. I think Dave's Service in bountiful has a video about it as well.
 
shortstraw8

shortstraw8

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I recently bought the banks, design and tests looked good so hopefully notice improvement somewhere with less restriction. I also liked the idea it seems easier to remove if needed and the bd kit still seemed like the nut/bolt combo at the grid could loosen over time with heat cycles? Maybe not and probably don't need the heater anyway unless I find a way to move to alaska soon.

I have read a few forums and most suggest changing the crankcase vent at the same time if you don't know that it has been done since you will be right there.
 
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