{"product_id":"monster-ram®-intake-and-killer-grid-heater-upgrade","title":"Monster-Ram® Intake and Killer Grid Heater Upgrade","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 over 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\u003eBanks High-flow coil heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodates stock mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes proprietary fuel line and all hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanks Triple 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\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\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 intake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Cummins engine struggles to breathe through its tiny, squashed stock inlet which causes boost loss at the same flow, while the Banks Monster-Ram® has a wide, unrestricted free-flowing path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/42793_PC_Monster_Ram_Fuel_Line_43.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Monster-Ram intake manifold\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram® offers unparalleled airflow thanks to its custom-engineered fuel line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this without the need for tuning while being 50-state compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrusted by Tens of Thousands of RAM Owners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its debut in 2017, tens of thousands of RAM owners throughout the US and Canada have installed a Monster-Ram to prevent factory grid failure while enjoying quicker throttle response, improved fuel economy, and better drivability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut performance means nothing without reliability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's why Monster-Ram is engineered and tested to OEM-level standards. Every part in the Monster-Ram kit, including the proprietary fuel line, is covered by the Banks Limited Lifetime Warranty.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e improves airflow from the intercooler. It flows 72.7 lbs\/min with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bankspower.com\/products\/intake-elbow-42797-pc-2007-5-2012-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 compared 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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 Triple Heat Capable\u003cbr\u003eUpgrade to 2250 Watts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Kit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater. Want more cold start heat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 to 2250 watts with the Triple Heater Upgrade Kit.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/Tri_Heater_Above.jpg?v=1783717012\" alt=\"Triple Heat Capable\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Triple 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 enabled 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/RAM-Cold-Start_v3.jpg?v=1764951050\" 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banks Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350475564,"sku":"42797-PC","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350508332,"sku":"42798-PC","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 2019-2024 Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350541100,"sku":"42799-PC","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350573868,"sku":"42797-B","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350606636,"sku":"42798-B","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2019-2024 Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350639404,"sku":"42799-B","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350672172,"sku":"42797","price":718.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350704940,"sku":"42798","price":718.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 2019-2024 Ram 2500\/3500 6.7L Cummins","offer_id":53470350737708,"sku":"42799","price":718.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/8296\/7340\/files\/Monster_Ram_Red_V4.jpg?v=1785198469","url":"https:\/\/2brothersperformance.com\/products\/monster-ram%c2%ae-intake-and-killer-grid-heater-upgrade","provider":"2 Brothers Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}