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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 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.

Pre-Filter

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

SKU #42659

2017-2019 GM 6.6L L5P and 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L
Air Filter PN: 42259/42259-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 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.

Overall rating: 4.906137 / 5 from 277 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Pre-Filter is highly recommended for dirty environments, offering protection from debris and bugs. Customers praise its easy installation, perfect fit, and outstanding quality. While opinions on its effectiveness against debris vary, it is generally considered a good addition to air filters.

Summary topics

  • Pre-Filter Effectiveness (16%): Many customers brought up that the pre-filter is a great and easy-to-clean option.
  • Installation Ease (10%): Customers loved the easy installation process, with multiple reviews mentioning it as "easy" or "quick."
  • Product Fit (22%): A significant number of customers brought up that the fit of the product is perfect or fits nicely.
  • Product Quality (9%): Customers loved the outstanding quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Looks and functions great."J I.
  • "Feels well built, fit the filter perfectly."Jacob M.
  • "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)

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