DODGE CUMMINS 6.7L LITER GRID HEATER BOLT FAILURE & THE BANKS MONSTER-RAM INTAKE AND KILLER GRID HEATER UPGRADE
This Banks Monster-Ram intake upgrade prevents the heater bolt failure, otherwise known as the killer grid, that is typical of the stock heater grid that comes with the Cummins 6.7 Liter engine, wherein a stud and nut from the factory heater grid may come loose (in many cases it has) and fall into the intake manifold and down into the #5 or #6 cylinder, where it usually causes catastrophic failure that requires a complete engine rebuild or replacement due to bent valves and/or damaged pistons and head. This bolt (stud & nut) failure is due to the result of heat and vibration, over the span of time, which can lead to the nut coming loose or the stud and nut coming loose due to the stud melting.
The Banks (Dual Heat Capable) Monster-Ram improves throttle response and fuel economy by eliminating airflow restrictions. The patent-pending system prevents severe engine damage by replacing the failure prone killer grid heater with the Banks, high-flow cast, intake plate and intake body-mounted coil heater. By replacing the factory heater, you remove the possibility of it failing, because the grid heater’s problematic stud and nut are no longer there. Monster-Ram is the only 50-state emissions-compliant RAM intake elbow.
YouTube Video – How To Prevent RAM Cummins 6.7L Engine Failure Due To Stock Grid Heater
Banks Monster-Ram Intake and Killer Grid Heater Upgrade
The Three Banks Monster-Ram Intake Upgrade Options
Banks Monster-Ram Intake and Killer Grid Heater 42797-PC Upgrade
Model Application: 2007.5-2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins Available in colors of Red/Black or Natural Aluminum and includes coil heater, high-flow cast intake plate, and the proprietary #1 fuel line. Also Fits Dual-Alternator Engines 50 state compliant: D-161-170 Retains all emissions equipment for 50-State compliance. Does Not Fit Chassis Cab
Banks Monster-Ram Intake and Killer Grid Heater 42798-PC Upgrade
Model Application: 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins Available in colors of Red/Black or Natural Aluminum and includes coil heater, high-flow cast intake plate, and the proprietary #1 fuel line. Also Fits Dual-Alternator Engines 50 state compliant: D-161-170 Retains all emissions equipment for 50-State compliance. Does Not Fit Chassis Cab
Model Application 2007.5-2012 Ram 3500-5500 6.7L Cummins Available in colors of Red Powder Coat & Raw and includes coil heater, high-flow cast intake plate, the proprietary #1 fuel line, and the EGR crossover tube. Also Fits Dual-Alternator Engines 49-State Compliant: All emission systems are retained, with CARB-EO pending. Chassis-Cab Only
Increase the Monster-Ram cold start heat to 1500 watts with the Dual Heater Upgrade Kit
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake Kit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater, but you can get 1500 watts of cold start heat with the additional upgrade of adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit with the Monster-Ram Intake Kit.
YouTube Video - Upgrade To The Dual Heater Kit For 1500W Of Cold-Start Power With The New Banks Monster-Ram
To increase cold start heat you can consider adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit. The Dual Heater Upgrade Kit is an upgrade in addition to the Banks Monster-Ram Intake.
The Banks 750 Watt Heater Upgrade Kit adds an additional 750 watts to cold starts with the Monster-Ram for cold-weather starts as low as -30°F/-34°C with block heat and -20°F/-29°C without block heat.
The dual heaters require no maintenance and the coil heaters are built to last. Unlike the factory Cummins grid heater, which can fail and destroy the engine, the Banks coil heaters are designed to reach end-of-life safely, with no part of the coil heaters separating or coming loose, avoiding catastrophic engine damage.
The dual heater setup works by doubling the Banks Monster-Ram's heat output from 750 watts to 1500 watts.
The Banks Dual-Heat Upgrade Kit's cold weather starting recommendations are designed around RAM’s block heating recommendations. RAM recommends the use of a block heater at 0°F/-17°C and mandates its use at -20°F/-29°C. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to premature wear and/or failure of key components including pistons, rings, and cylinder walls.
With the the Banks dual-heat coils, Banks followed RAM's cold start recommendations, per the RAM owner’s manual. RAM recommends the use of a block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F/-29°C.
In the testing of their dual-heat coils, Banks used a controlled climate chamber whereby Banks' first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled the Banks test truck to cold start down to -30°F/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, Banks also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. Banks was able to cold start down to -20°F/-29°C.
All 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, although, individual results may vary.
Test Vehicle Configuration In The Banks Dual-Heat Coil Cold Start Testing
2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed
Mileage 7,8XX
Vehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram
Minimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature
#1 Diesel fuel
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil
New Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge
New MOPAR fuel filter
New MOPAR fuel/water separator
New MOPAR air filter
Increase the Monster-Ram cold start heat to 1500 watts with the Dual Heater Upgrade Kit
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake Kit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater, but you can get 1500 watts of cold start heat with the additional upgrade of adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit with the Monster-Ram Intake Kit.
YouTube Video - Upgrade To The Dual Heater Kit For 1500W Of Cold-Start Power With The New Banks Monster-Ram
To increase cold start heat you can consider adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit. The Dual Heater Upgrade Kit is an upgrade in addition to the Banks Monster-Ram Intake.
The Banks 750 Watt Heater Upgrade Kit adds an additional 750 watts to cold starts with the Monster-Ram for cold-weather starts as low as -30°F/-34°C with block heat and -20°F/-29°C without block heat.
The dual heaters require no maintenance and the coil heaters are built to last. Unlike the factory Cummins grid heater, which can fail and destroy the engine, the Banks coil heaters are designed to reach end-of-life safely, with no part of the coil heaters separating or coming loose, avoiding catastrophic engine damage.
The dual heater setup works by doubling the Banks Monster-Ram's heat output from 750 watts to 1500 watts.
The Banks Dual-Heat Upgrade Kit's cold weather starting recommendations are designed around RAM’s block heating recommendations. RAM recommends the use of a block heater at 0°F/-17°C and mandates its use at -20°F/-29°C. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to premature wear and/or failure of key components including pistons, rings, and cylinder walls.
With the the Banks dual-heat coils, Banks followed RAM's cold start recommendations, per the RAM owner’s manual. RAM recommends the use of a block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F/-29°C.
In the testing of their dual-heat coils, Banks used a controlled climate chamber whereby Banks' first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled the Banks test truck to cold start down to -30°F/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, Banks also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. Banks was able to cold start down to -20°F/-29°C.
All 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, although, individual results may vary.
Test Vehicle Configuration In The Banks Dual-Heat Coil Cold Start Testing
2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed
Mileage 7,8XX
Vehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram
Minimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature
#1 Diesel fuel
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil
New Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge
New MOPAR fuel filter
New MOPAR fuel/water separator
New MOPAR air filter
Increase the Monster-Ram cold start heat to 1500 watts with the Dual Heater Upgrade Kit
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake Kit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater, but you can get 1500 watts of cold start heat with the additional upgrade of adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit with the Monster-Ram Intake Kit.
YouTube Video - Upgrade To The Dual Heater Kit For 1500W Of Cold-Start Power With The New Banks Monster-Ram
To increase cold start heat you can consider adding the Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit. The Dual Heater Upgrade Kit is an upgrade in addition to the Banks Monster-Ram Intake.
The Banks 750 Watt Heater Upgrade Kit adds an additional 750 watts to cold starts with the Monster-Ram for cold-weather starts as low as -30°F/-34°C with block heat and -20°F/-29°C without block heat.
The dual heaters require no maintenance and the coil heaters are built to last. Unlike the factory Cummins grid heater, which can fail and destroy the engine, the Banks coil heaters are designed to reach end-of-life safely, with no part of the coil heaters separating or coming loose, avoiding catastrophic engine damage.
The dual heater setup works by doubling the Banks Monster-Ram's heat output from 750 watts to 1500 watts.
The Banks Dual-Heat Upgrade Kit's cold weather starting recommendations are designed around RAM’s block heating recommendations. RAM recommends the use of a block heater at 0°F/-17°C and mandates its use at -20°F/-29°C. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to premature wear and/or failure of key components including pistons, rings, and cylinder walls.
With the the Banks dual-heat coils, Banks followed RAM's cold start recommendations, per the RAM owner’s manual. RAM recommends the use of a block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F/-29°C.
In the testing of their dual-heat coils, Banks used a controlled climate chamber whereby Banks' first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled the Banks test truck to cold start down to -30°F/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, Banks also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. Banks was able to cold start down to -20°F/-29°C.
All 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, although, individual results may vary.
Test Vehicle Configuration In The Banks Dual-Heat Coil Cold Start Testing
2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed
Mileage 7,8XX
Vehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram
Minimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature
#1 Diesel fuel
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil
New Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge
New MOPAR fuel filter
New MOPAR fuel/water separator
New MOPAR air filter
About The Banks Monster-Ram Intake
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake is the only 50-state emissions-compliant RAM intake elbow. The Banks (Dual Heat Capable) Monster-Ram Intake upgrade improves throttle response and fuel economy by eliminating airflow restrictions, it removes the killer grid, heater bolt failure possibility, it improves throttle response, and it provides dual heat capability. The patent-pending system prevents severe engine damage by replacing the failure prone killer grid heater with the Banks, high-flow cast, intake plate.
Key Features Of The Banks Monster-Ram Intake
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake raises boost without increasing turbine drive pressure
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake is larger and less restrictive than stock intake
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake improves flow of oxygen-rich air into cylinders
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake provides quicker throttle response
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake optimizes air pressure and distribution
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake outflows the stock intake by over 88.3%
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake provides a 3 3/8 inch inlet
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake provides four 1/8 inch NPT ports
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake accommodates the stock mounting points
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake includes a proprietary fuel line and all necessary hardware
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake is available in a red powder-coated finish, a black finish, or a raw finish
Why The Banks Monster-Ram Intake Is Better
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake for the 6.7L Cummins in the Ram truck lives up to its name. It is a MONSTER. Banks pulled out all the stops when developing it.
You will gain throttle response that can be felt and you'll accelerate with the confidence that the stock heater grid won't fall victim to heater bolt failure.
What The Banks Monster-Ram Intake Does
The Monster-Ram improves airflow from the intercooler. It flows 72.7 lbs/min with Banks’ coil heater and high-flow cast intake plate compared to the stock heater's 38.6 lbs/min MAF. That is a whopping 88.3% improvement over stock! In some instances, the airflow before/after difference exceeds 100% improvement. The difference can be felt.
There are two devices on the Cummins engine that increase air density; the turbocharger and the intercooler.
Anything in the system that doesn’t create air density, cuts air density. Banks designed the Monster-Ram to provide the air density that was lost with the stock intake. The Banks Monster-Ram with its high-flow intake plate, replaces the restrictive factory plate, providing a free-flowing design.
The Monster-Ram benefits the turbo as well, because the turbo no longer has to work as hard to hit the ECM’s target boost. The 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.
With the Banks Monster-Ram intake, the truck's engine will have superior cold starts due to the included 750-watt coil heater and the option of upgrading to 1500 watt cold starts with the 1500-watt dual heater coils for extreme cold conditions.
The Banks Monster-Ram Difference Is All About Mass Air Flow
The secret to the Monster-Ram's performance is not just airflow, but the quality and weight of the air that flows. The Cummins engine is limited in the volume of air it can flow through its 6 cylinders even at max RPM. By increasing the mass of the air delivered to each cylinder, the stock-tuned Cummins engine will breathe more efficiently with less stress, which sets the stage for power gains when stacked with a tune.
How Banks Does It
The Cummins engine struggles to breathe through its small intake inlet. The stock intake causes boost loss at the same flow while the Banks Monster-Ram provides an unrestricted, wide and free-flowing path for the intake air.
Banks Engineered A Better Solution Other replacement manifolds are compromised due to the fact that their No. 1 fuel line obstructs the airflow path. By contrast, the Monster-Ram offers unparalleled airflow with its custom, engineered fuel line. The boost in airflow comes without the additional need of tuning.
Banks Monitors Everything The Monster-Ram has four 1/8 inch NPT ports for installing temperature, pressure, or flow sensors.
50-State Compliant All emission systems are retained, maintaining 50-state compliance and a CARB-EO.
Prevent The Cummins Ticking Time Bomb Of Broken Bolt Engine Failure
Resulting from heat and vibration over the span of time, a stud and nut from the factory heater grid that comes with the Cummins 6.7L engine has been documented to come loose and fall into the intake manifold. Due to the engine's 5° rake, the broken bolt rolls down, into the #6 cylinder, causing either catastrophic failure that requires a complete engine rebuild or replacement due to bent valves and/or damaged pistons and head.
Stock Grid Stud Nut
Engine Damage From Broken Stud & Nut
Engine Damage From Broken Stud & Nut
Band-Aid Fixes Are Not Solutions
Don’t be fooled by band-aid types of fixes which claim to prevent stock grid heater failure. BD’s Killer Grid Heater kit is a temporary fix that leaves RAM owners with a false sense of security because in reality they have nothing more than a fastener held in by only a liquid thread locker. Furthermore, leaving the stock heater chokes the engine's performance because the BD screw will arc, melt, and fall into the intake manifold, causing the stock grid heater to collect more soot and reduces airflow. Banks Monster-Ram eliminates the grid heater. There’s nothing to fail or collect soot.
For peak performance, the Monster-Ram includes a custom-machined high-flow cast intake plate. This plate is machined to the optimum thickness and features an oversized inlet CNC port which is matched to the Monster-Ram for zero restriction and maximum air density.
The Banks Monster-Ram Intake is the heating solution engineered for unrivaled airflow.
This new Banks exclusive coil heater sits vertically inside the Monster-Ram without hindering airflow. This allows the factory grid heater to be replaced with the Banks High-Flow Intake Plate. This eliminates the risk of engine failure due to parts loosening and falling into the engine while maintaining OEM-like cold weather engine start performance.
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