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Key Features

  • Hydrophobic to repel water and moisture
  • Prevents large debris clogging filter pleats
  • Reduces service intervals
  • Cleanable and reusable
  • Extends filter life
About This Product
Highly recommended in dirty environments. Keep your Ram-Air Filter protected from large debris, bugs, mud, etc... Built from a breathable material, the Banks Pre-Filter goes over your air filter, provides additional protection, and can even extend cleaning intervals. Works with both Dry and Oiled filters
Specifications

Banks pre-filter wraps are designed to work with your Ram-Air intake system and are constructed from a polyester mesh with uniform micron openings.

It improves the filtering of larger debris and dirt by preventing them from getting embedded into the filter. This allows your your Banks Ram-Air to breathe easier for longer by increasing the time between services.

Its hydrophobic surface has been treated to repel water and improve performance in humid or wet environments. The pre-filter is able to resist heat up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and will not shatter in freezing temperatures.

Pre-Filter

Filter Wrap for use with Banks Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake Systems

SKU #42643

1999-2016 Chevy/GMC
Air Filter PN: 42138 and 42138-D

Protects filter from large debris & mud

Limited Inventory
$44.08
MSRP: $48.98
Add-Ons
carb e.o. not required
Pre-Filter

Key Features

  • Hydrophobic to repel water and moisture
  • Prevents large debris clogging filter pleats
  • Reduces service intervals
  • Cleanable and reusable
  • Extends filter life
About This Product
Highly recommended in dirty environments. Keep your Ram-Air Filter protected from large debris, bugs, mud, etc... Built from a breathable material, the Banks Pre-Filter goes over your air filter, provides additional protection, and can even extend cleaning intervals. Works with both Dry and Oiled filters
Specifications

Banks pre-filter wraps are designed to work with your Ram-Air intake system and are constructed from a polyester mesh with uniform micron openings.

It improves the filtering of larger debris and dirt by preventing them from getting embedded into the filter. This allows your your Banks Ram-Air to breathe easier for longer by increasing the time between services.

Its hydrophobic surface has been treated to repel water and improve performance in humid or wet environments. The pre-filter is able to resist heat up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and will not shatter in freezing temperatures.

Overall rating: 4.905797 / 5 from 276 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Pre-Filter by Banks is highly recommended for dirty environments, offering great quality and a perfect fit. Customers appreciate its ability to keep debris out and extend the life of both dry and oiled filters. Installation is easy, and the product looks great.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (9%): Customers raved about the great quality of the product, with many mentioning it multiple times.
  • Debris Protection (6%): The feedback is varied, with some users praising the product for its ability to keep debris out of the filter.
  • Product Fit (22%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the perfect fit of the pre-Filter cover.
  • Filter Life Extension (16%): A significant number of customers stated that the pre-filter effectively prolongs the life of the filter.
  • Ease of Installation (10%): It was reported by customers that the installation of the product was easy and straightforward, with multiple reviews mentioning this.

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Review highlights

  • "Looks and functions great."J I.
  • "Nice quality air-filter so wanted to make it last."Evan W.
  • "Fits the Banks air filter perfectly."Russell C.

Reviews

Cold air intake

"Only one negative. On the cold air intake cover the holes didn’t line up. Otherwise sounds good ,material good quality."

Jozsef D. (4/5)

Love it

"This is a game changer when it comes to cleaning and maintaining your filter. No more leaves and bugs stuck in your filter pleats. Definitely a must have if you buy a banks filter"

Bryce L. (5/5)

Pre-filter

"Lucky to find the right size. Good fit and quality material. The first one lasted several years"

Brad W. (5/5)

paired with banks ram air on 1994 2500 5. 9 12 valve cummins

"I live in ranch country, alot of dust, prefilters are a must and this one works well for larger dust particles before the main filter."

Alexander H. (5/5)

Highly recommend the particle screen

"Highly recommend the particle screen prevents debris from getting wedged into the pleats of the filter"

Dallas O. (5/5)

Very nice!

"Easy to install and prolongs the life of your filter. Highly recommend it. Fits better than other pre-filters I’ve had."

James P. (5/5)

Filter sock didn’t fit!

"I have 2011 ram 2500 with a 6. 7 diesel and the filter sock is too long and didn’t fit on my filter!"

Gene K. (5/5)

Pre-filter

"Came in the mail exactly what I needed to help with bugs and stuff like that so it’s perfect"

Gary K. (5/5)

Pre filter

"Prefilter is a must to keep out the bugs and larger stuff that clog up an air filter,"

Gerald H. (5/5)

Banks is superior

"Awesome product. Thank you guys."

Cecilia T. (5/5)

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