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. Monster-Ram is the only 50-state emissions-compliant RAM intake elbow. What it does The Monster-Ram improves airflow from the intercooler. It flows 72.7 lbs/min MAF (Mass Air Flow) with Banks’ High-Flow Heater and Billet Intake Plate compared to stock’s 38.6 lbs/min MAF. Monster-Ram raises boost without increasing backpressure at the turbine. The result is a more responsive, power-efficient engine that offers even more headroom than stock for higher horsepower applications. The complete system Banks’ High-Flow Heater and Billet Intake Plate complete the perfect system. The High-Flow Heater allows for the removal of the restrictive stock heater grid plate. The new vertical coil-style heater provides the same functionality for cold starts as the stock grid heater but without obstructing airflow. Replacing the restrictive stock grid heater plate with the Banks High-Flow Intake Plate removes all obstructions and turbulence in the airflow path. How it was designed Utilizing the latest in CFD (computational fluid-dynamics), tested on the flow bench, the dyno, and on-road, Monster-Ram is a beast that only Banks could have unleashed. A direct-replacement aluminum casting, Monster-Ram is instant power, performance, and acceleration gratification. The factory inlet elbow is cramped and angular in order to accommodate the path of the stock No. 1 fuel line. Banks Engineers designed a new No. 1 fuel line, allowing the Monster-Ram to flow more air without obstruction. Expandable With four 1/8 inch NPT ports, perfect for temperature and pressure sensors, the sky’s the limit for data acquisition. Beats the competition Like all Banks products, the Monster-Ram was tested against all available competitors. It more than doubles the improvement over the closest competitor. Key Features Quicker throttle response Outflows stock over 88.3 percent Optimizes air pressure and distribution Larger and less restrictive than stock intake Improves flow of oxygen-rich air into cylinders Raises boost without increasing turbine drive pressure 3-3/8 inch inlet Red powder coat finish Four 1/8 inch NPT ports High-flow Banks Coil Heater Accommodates stock mounting points Includes proprietary fuel line and all necessary hardware
