Banks Power Monster-Ram Intake Manifold System

The Banks Power Monster-Ram is a high-performance diesel intake manifold system engineered to eliminate the airflow bottleneck created by the factory intake elbow. By replacing the restrictive OEM inlet with a wide, free-flowing cast aluminum manifold, the Monster-Ram delivers dramatically more intercooler air directly to the engine — raising boost pressure without increasing turbine backpressure, and translating that improvement into stronger throttle response, increased power output, and improved fuel efficiency.

Backed by over 68 years of diesel engineering expertise — including national championships, Bonneville Salt Flats land speed records, and the U.S. military's largest engine performance contract — the Monster-Ram is developed using CFD-based engineering discipline that defines every Banks Power product. It is designed, flow-bench tested, and dyno proven to outflow the factory intake and competing aftermarket manifolds under all operating conditions.

Key Features:

• Dramatically superior airflow over stock and competing aftermarket designs — the Monster-Ram's unrestricted cast aluminum construction delivers significantly more air to the cylinders, outperforming both OEM and rival aftermarket manifolds
• Raises boost without increasing turbine backpressure — produces a more responsive, power-efficient engine across the entire RPM range, with added headroom for higher horsepower applications
• CFD-designed, flow bench tested, and dyno proven — engineered using the same computational fluid-dynamic technology behind Banks' record-setting and championship-winning builds
• Proprietary fuel line routing solution — a Banks-engineered fuel line resolves the No. 1 fuel line obstruction that forces competing aftermarket manifold designs to compromise airflow
• Eliminates the failure-prone factory grid heater — on applicable variants, a Banks-exclusive high-flow billet intake plate and vertically mounted coil heater replace the OEM grid heater, eliminating the documented risk of hardware loosening and ingesting into the engine
• Multiple 1/8-inch NPT accessory ports — supports temperature sensors, pressure sensors, water-methanol injection systems, and other performance accessories
• Direct-replacement bolt-on installation — no cutting, welding, or fabrication required; installs without ECM retuning on applicable variants
• Select variants are 50-state CARB-compliant — retains all factory emissions equipment for street-legal use; see individual listings for compliance details
• Compatible with Banks and OEM upgrades — integrates seamlessly with factory turbo systems and Banks aftermarket products including the iDash data monitor

Whether the goal is a more responsive daily driver or a serious performance build, the Monster-Ram delivers real, measurable gains in power, efficiency, and engine protection. See individual product listings for application-specific specifications, included components, finish options, and emissions compliance information.