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Banks PreFilter
Banks PreFilter

Key Features

  • Hydrophobic to repell 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 simply goes over your air filter and 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.
This Pre-Filter
fits the following vehicles:
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Dodge

Dodge Ram 2500

  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2010
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2009
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2008
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2006
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2005
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2004
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2003

Dodge Ram 3500

  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2010
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2009
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2008
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2006
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2005
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2004
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2003

Ram

Ram 2500

  • Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2012
  • Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2011

Ram 3500

  • Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2012
  • Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2011

Pre-Filter

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

SKU #42645

2003-2012 5.9L/6.7L Cummins
Air Filter PN: 42148, 42148-D, 42178, 42178-D

Protects filter from large debris & mud

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$44.08
MSRP: $48.98
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Key Features

  • Hydrophobic to repell 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 simply goes over your air filter and 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.
This Pre-Filter
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

Dodge

Dodge Ram 2500

  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2010
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2009
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2008
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2006
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2005
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2004
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2003

Dodge Ram 3500

  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2010
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2009
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2008
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2007
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2006
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2005
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2004
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2003

Ram

Ram 2500

  • Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2012
  • Ram 2500 | 6.7L Diesel 2011

Ram 3500

  • Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2012
  • Ram 3500 | 6.7L Diesel 2011

Overall rating: 4.906137 / 5 from 277 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Pre-Filter by Banks is highly recommended for dirty environments, offering excellent debris protection and a perfect fit. Customers praise its quality and ease of installation, though some find it not worth the price.

Summary topics

  • Filter Quality (16%): Many customers pointed out that the pre-filter is exactly the high quality they expect from Banks products.
  • Debris Control (6%): Opinions vary on this debris-control product, as it effectively prevents larger debris from clogging the filter.
  • Product Fit (22%): A significant number of customers stated that the fit of the product is perfect or great, indicating a common positive opinion.
  • Brand Reliability (4%): It was noted by customers that Banks products are the best on the market and they are very reliable.
  • Product Appearance (9%): It was observed by customers that the product looks great, fits perfectly, and is easy to install.

Review topics: [fit, quality, looks, shipping, improvement, size, material, price, difference, sound, service, issues, protection, design, filter, install, addition, debris, banks, air, cover, works, air intake, particles, function, brainer, turbo, cleans, system, haven’t].

Review highlights

  • "Looks and functions great." — J I.
  • "Again, perfect fit, looks great." — Robert B.
  • "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)

I live 1/2 mile down

"I live 1/2 mile down a gravel road with an 1/8th mile gravel driveway and this helps keep the air filter noticeably cleaner."

— Jeff C. (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)

Q&A

Would this pre filter fit with K&N P/N RF-1042? I would like to use a pre filter but can't find any specially compatible with RF-1042. Your product description does not give any max dimensions for this pre filter. RF-1042 Dimensions are: Top Outside Diameter 5 in (127 mm) Height 6.5 in (165 mm) Flange Length 1 in (25 mm) Base Outside Diameter 7.5 in (191 mm)
We cannot say for sure. We've never tested that.