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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 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 #42650

1994-2002 Dodge and 1999-2016 Ford
Air Filter PN: 42158, 42158-B, 42188, 42188-B.

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 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: 4.908425 / 5 from 273 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Pre-Filter is highly recommended for its quality and effectiveness in protecting the Ram-Air Filter from debris. Customers praise its perfect fit, ease of installation, and breathable material. While opinions on the air filter's effectiveness vary, the pre-filter is generally well-regarded for its cleaning ease and overall performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (9%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the product, with multiple reviews emphasizing its excellence.
  • Brand Reputation (4%): Customers expressed appreciation for the Banks products, stating that they are the best on the market.
  • Product Fit (22%): Many customers raved about the fit of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning a perfect fit.
  • Ease of Installation (10%): It was observed by customers that the installation of the product was easy and straightforward, with multiple reviews mentioning this.
  • Filter Effectiveness (16%): Based on many customers, the pre-filter is highly recommended for its quality and ease of cleaning.

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Review highlights

  • "Looks and functions great."J I.
  • "Feels well built, fit the filter perfectly."Jacob M.
  • "Pre filter fits air filter very well!"Kyle O.

Reviews

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)

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)

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)

prefilter - extend the service interval

"I'll put this on when at the next filter service"

Brian Y. (5/5)

Perfect addition

"Perfect addition to the filter"

Brandon B. (5/5)

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JUAN P. (5/5)

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