Banks Monster Ram Intake Information/thoughts

[ID Bronco]

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.

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.

bankspower.com

 

[1969honda]

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.

 

[anderson750]

When I did my 6.7 rebuild, I did a grid heater delete. Never had any issues with starting in cold weather.

 

[ID Bronco]

Thanks for the input. We have pretty cold starts for many month's so I'm hesitant to do the delete.

 

[anderson750]

Thanks for the input. We have pretty cold starts for many month's so I'm hesitant to do the delete.

I would plug the block heater in when it was cold and that worked just fine

 

[Agility Customs]

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]

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

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?

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

 

[1969honda]

That looks like a pretty good option at a fraction of the price.

 

[Rot Box]

I’d go with the BD all day long 😎

 

[Mouse]

All the BD parts I have bought have been great quality

 

[Pile of parts]

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?

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

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.

 

[ID Bronco]

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.

Same here, I was happy until Banks sent that "warning" to me. I guess it worked.

 

[1969honda]

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]

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.