{"product_id":"monster-ram®-intake-and-killer-grid-heater-upgrade-2019-2024","title":"Monster-Ram® Intake and Killer Grid Heater Upgrade 2019-2024","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents engine damage caused by stock grid heater failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuicker throttle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves fuel efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutflows stock 88.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizes air pressure and distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger and less restrictive than stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises boost without increasing turbine drive pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-3\/8 inch inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 1\/8 inch NPT ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes high-flow coil heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual heat capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodates stock mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes proprietary fuel line and all hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003cspan\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 6.81818L7 0.818176L1 6.81818\" stroke=\"var(--color-heading)\" stroke-width=\"1.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cslot pseudo=\"details-content\" id=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\" id=\"Accordion-collapsible_tab_6aMDgP-template--18674887721157__main-product\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanks Dual Heat Capable Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimproves throttle response and fuel economy by eliminating airflow restrictions. The system prevents severe engine damage by replacing the failure-prone factory grid heater with the Banks high-flow intake plate. The factory heater can't fail if it's not there. Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the only 50-state emissions-compliant RAM intake elbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanks Dual Heat Capable Monster-Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improves throttle response and fuel economy by eliminating airflow restrictions. The system prevents severe engine damage by replacing the failure-prone factory grid heater with the Banks high-flow intake plate. The factory heater can't fail if it's not there. Monster-Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the only 50-state emissions-compliant RAM intake elbow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy It's Better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA True Monster Of A RAM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all new Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintake for the 6.7L Cummins in your Ram lives up to its name. It is an absolute MONSTER. We pulled out all the stops when developing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGain throttle response you can feel and insurance your wallet will appreciate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/intake-elbow-42799-pc-2019-2021-dodge-ram-2500-3500-6-7l-cummins#flow\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacecar level airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/intake-elbow-42799-pc-2019-2021-dodge-ram-2500-3500-6-7l-cummins#legal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 state emission compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/intake-elbow-42799-pc-2019-2021-dodge-ram-2500-3500-6-7l-cummins#heater\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents engine damage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/MR-Combo-Image_V1_3f140d8a-329a-45f1-b14b-298a31d84a0a_2048x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Monster-Ram Intake for 2007+ Ram 2500\/3500 Cummings 6.7L\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr id=\"flow\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimproves airflow from the intercooler. It flows 72.7 lbs\/min with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/intake-elbow-42799-pc-2019-2021-dodge-ram-2500-3500-6-7l-cummins#heater\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBanks’ New Coil Heater and High-Flow Cast Intake Plate\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompared to stock's 38.6 lbs\/min MAF. That is a huge 88.3% improvement over stock you can feel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proprietary design raises boost without increasing back-pressure at the turbine. The result is improved engine response, efficiency, and headroom for daily driving and heavy hauling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/42793_MonsterRam_FlowPressureDrop_20220331.gif\" alt=\"Chart of Flow versus Pressure Drop\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ShowEngine.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Engine\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two devices on your Cummins engine that increase air density; the turbocharger and the intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything in the system that doesn’t create air density, cuts air density. We designed the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto get back that lost air density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt's All About\u003cbr\u003eMass Air Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e's performance is not just airflow, but the quality and weight of the air it flows. Your Cummins engine is limited in the volume of air it can flow through its 6 cylinders even at max RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy increasing the mass of the air delivered to each cylinder, your stock-tuned engine will breathe more efficiently with less stress, and set the stage for power gains when stacked with a tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Monster-Ram_Gen2-1-StockPlate_X3_27dd52b3-3b9b-45da-93e7-1b5f8aee9e1f.jpg\" alt=\"Mass Air Flow Chart with Banks Monster Ram\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNow Dual Heat Capable\u003cbr\u003eUpgrade to 1500 Watts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater. Want more cold start heat?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/monster-ram-750-watt-heat-upgrade\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eUpgrade your Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto 1500 watts with the Dual Heater Upgrade Kit.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/Dual_Heater_Installed_Wide.jpg?v=1758232047\" alt=\"Dual Heat Capable\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/750-dual-Watt-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Billet Heater Upgrade\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed even more? 750-watt and 1500-watt billet heaters are also available for easy bolt-on supplemental starting heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/monster-ram-billet-heating-kit-cummins-67\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBolt-on up to an additional 1500W to your Single or Dual Heat Capable Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold Start Test Criteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe followed RAM's cold start recommendations. Per the owner’s manual, RAM recommends the use of the block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F\/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F\/-29°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a controlled climate chamber, our first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenabled our test truck to cold start down to -30°F\/-34°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst RAM’s recommendations, we also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. We were able to cold start down to -20°F\/-29°C. Adding a third coil heater (2,250 watts total), the truck started at -30°F\/-34°C.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/RAM-Cold-Start-Chart-Approved-112125.jpg\" alt=\"Cold Start Test Results\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tests were performed with two intake air pre-heat cycles per the owner’s manual. Intake air temperature is just one factor contributing to a successful cold start. Individual results may vary depending on your vehicle’s age and overall condition. Testing is ongoing with a detailed video forthcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/Temp-Cold-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Eric In The Cold Chamber\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Vehicle Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage 7,8XX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1 Diesel fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMSOIL Signature Series. 5W40 motor oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel\/water separator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR air filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr id=\"fuel\"\u003eHow We Do It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Cummins engine struggles to breathe through its tiny, squashed inlet. The stock intake causes boost loss at the same flow while the Banks Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a wide, unrestricted, free-flowing path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Stock-vs-Banks-Ad.jpg\" alt=\"Stock versus Banks\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering a better solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll other replacement manifolds are compromised thanks to the No. 1 fuel line, which obstructs the airflow path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers unparalleled airflow thanks to its custom-engineered fuel line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this without the need for tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/42793_PC_Monster_Ram_Fuel_Line.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Monster-Ram intake manifold\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonitor everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas four 1\/8 inch NPT ports for installing temperature, pressure, or flow sensors.\u003cbr id=\"legal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gen2_MR_NPT_Ports.jpg\" alt=\"NPR Ports\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr id=\"heater\"\u003e50-State Compliant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll emission systems are retained, maintaining 50-state compliance and a CARB-EO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/50State_Logo_Clean.png\" alt=\"50-State clean\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrevents Broken Bolt Engine Failure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCummins Ticking Time Bomb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to heat, vibration, and time, a stud and nut from the factory heater grid have been documented to come loose and fall into the intake manifold. Thanks to the engine's 5° rake, the broken bolt rolls downhill into cylinder #6, causing catastrophic failure that requires a complete engine rebuild or replacement from bent valves, damaged pistons, and head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Broken_Bolt.gif\" alt=\"Broken bolt examples\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/764657466?background=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/ram67_monsterram_egr\/BS-Kit-vs-Monster-Ram.jpg\" alt=\"Banks versus BD\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Competition\u003cbr\u003eCheaps Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t be fooled by band-aids claiming to prevent grid heater failure. BD’s Killer Grid Heater kit is a temporary fix that leave RAM owners with a false sense of security and a fastener held in by nothing more than liquid thread locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeaving Stock Heater\u003cbr\u003eChokes Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, while you’re waiting for the BD screw to arc, melt, and fall into the intake manifold, the stock grid heater collects more soot and reduces airflow. Banks Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeliminates the grid heater. There’s nothing to fail or collect soot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ugly_Heater_Grille.jpg\" alt=\"stock heater grill\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Banks_Plate_vs_Stock.jpg\" alt=\"Banks versus stock\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor peak performance, the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a custom-machined high-flow cast intake plate. This plate is machined to the optimum thickness and features an oversized inlet CNC port-matched to the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor zero restriction and maximum air density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnrivaled Airflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur engineers designed an all-new heating solution for the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Highflow_Coil_Heater.jpg\" alt=\"High-flow heater coil\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Air_Flow_Animation.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing airflow through the Banks Monster-Ram vs the stock intake elbow.\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new Banks exclusive coil heater sits vertically inside the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout hindering airflow. This allows the factory grid heater to be replaced with the Banks High-Flow Intake Plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PSC Automotive And Diesel Repair ","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":50559474630942,"sku":null,"price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":50559474663710,"sku":null,"price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":50559474696478,"sku":null,"price":718.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/0199\/6062\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-28at2.38.46PM.png?v=1769632732","url":"https:\/\/pscrepair.com\/products\/monster-ram%c2%ae-intake-and-killer-grid-heater-upgrade-2019-2024","provider":"Powerstroke Central ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}