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About This Product
Outperforms all competitors with the highest tested increase in intake air density at 4.5%. Fully sealed intake box insulates against hot engine bay heat with fresh access to cold ambient air for strong continuous power under load.
Key Features
  • Enclosed housing keeps out hot, power-robbing engine air
  • Inhales cooler outside air for more power & MPG
  • Impressive power gains up to +16 hp and +32 lb-ft
  • Extends service life and requires fewer cleanings
  • Easy filter access for monitoring and cleaning.
  • Giant filter maximizes high-flow filtration
  • Accommodates engine movement
  • Extensively tested & validated
  • Prevents component damage
  • Helps engine run cooler
  • 5-year Limited Warranty
  • OILED or DRY Air Filter Element
Specifications

Banks Ram-Air Superiority.

Improves airflow for more horsepower and torque.

The all-new Banks Ram-Air Intake for Ford 7.3L Power Strokes delivers everything you really want out of your diesel: power, agility, and fuel economy. It's always been about airflow and with the Ram-Air Intake, it starts right up front. Ram-Air bolts on in minutes and requires zero modification. It's designed to feed your 7.3L more cool, dense air than it's ever seen. Thanks to its added HP and torque, you'll feel the difference the moment you hit the throttle. Killing the stock intake and crushing the competitors, it's the perfect upgrade for anyone looking for maximum performance. Whether you haul horses, a fifth wheel, or just want to haul-ass, Ram-Air is for you!

New Filter Options! Choose from the traditional red, Oiled filter or the all-new black, Dry filter.

Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake System, Oiled or Dry Filter for use with 1999-2003 Ford 7.3L

Why It's Better

A COLD AIR INTAKE IS SUPPOSED TO DELIVER COLD AIR


That should go without saying, right? With our competitors' intakes you can't be so sure. They all look nice... but do they really deliver cooler air to your engine and bring the power and mileage gains you thought you were paying for? Not according to our testing.


7.3L cold air intake comparison

Your engine doesn't need decoration, it needs density. The ugly truth is that every competitive "cold air" intake system we tested actually delivered hotter intake air temps than the stock system. They all flowed somewhat better but without cooler air, all the flow in the world ends up being meaningless. Cool air = density. Density = more HP & torque, better fuel economy, and overall better performance.


The real deal. You're out for maximum performance and so are we. The Banks Ram-Air Intake System brings the flow as well as the density.


That means you'll have the muscle to get the job done, whatever it may be. And, it bolts on in minutes. Best of all, Ram-Air delivers what your hard-earned dollar deserves: true engineering, real performance, and actual value.


Banks intake

Banks Intake


Enclosure helps draw in cooler air.

The competitors like to talk about flow but they get a little uncomfortable when you ask them about density.

Intake Density is cool air and rich oxygen content, and that spells power

Good flow means nothing if you're just pumping your engine full of hot air.

Some of our competitors' intake systems result in hotter air inlet temperatures than stock!


AFE intake

AFE Intake


Open and exposed design pulls in hot engine air, resulting in poor density.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


Airaid intake

Airaid Intake


Virtually identical to the AFE?

No-housing design means instead of cold air, your engine gets only hot, stagnant air.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


S&B intake

S&B Intake


Enclosed design but seals very poorly.

A large hole in the bottom sucks in very hot air directly above the exhaust manifold.

Worst of all competitors in both flow and temperature.


Volant intake

Volant Intake


Visually displeasing design that does not match the performance or quality of the Banks Ram-Air.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


click for the ad Click to see more in the Diesel Power ad »

click for article What does Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road magazine think of the Banks cold air intake?


NEW FILTER OPTIONS! Choose from the traditional red, oiled filter or the all-new black, dry filter. Plus, you can even get an extra layer of filtration protection by adding a pre-filter to your order.

Oiled Dry and Pre Filter Options


free test report

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!
View it right now online »

Manuals

Banks Ram-Air®

Oiled or Dry Filter, Cold Air Intake System

SKU #42210

1999-2003 Ford F250/F350 7.3L Power Stroke

Gain up to +16hp/+32lb-ft
+4.5% intake density with lower EGT

Prices increase after 12/6
$429.00
MSRP: $476.67

Choose Your Banks Ram-Air®

Your Selection: Oiled Filter Set


50 state compliant
D-161-146
Banks Ram-Air®
About This Product
Outperforms all competitors with the highest tested increase in intake air density at 4.5%. Fully sealed intake box insulates against hot engine bay heat with fresh access to cold ambient air for strong continuous power under load.
Key Features
  • Enclosed housing keeps out hot, power-robbing engine air
  • Inhales cooler outside air for more power & MPG
  • Impressive power gains up to +16 hp and +32 lb-ft
  • Extends service life and requires fewer cleanings
  • Easy filter access for monitoring and cleaning.
  • Giant filter maximizes high-flow filtration
  • Accommodates engine movement
  • Extensively tested & validated
  • Prevents component damage
  • Helps engine run cooler
  • 5-year Limited Warranty
  • OILED or DRY Air Filter Element
Specifications

Banks Ram-Air Superiority.

Improves airflow for more horsepower and torque.

The all-new Banks Ram-Air Intake for Ford 7.3L Power Strokes delivers everything you really want out of your diesel: power, agility, and fuel economy. It's always been about airflow and with the Ram-Air Intake, it starts right up front. Ram-Air bolts on in minutes and requires zero modification. It's designed to feed your 7.3L more cool, dense air than it's ever seen. Thanks to its added HP and torque, you'll feel the difference the moment you hit the throttle. Killing the stock intake and crushing the competitors, it's the perfect upgrade for anyone looking for maximum performance. Whether you haul horses, a fifth wheel, or just want to haul-ass, Ram-Air is for you!

New Filter Options! Choose from the traditional red, Oiled filter or the all-new black, Dry filter.

Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake System, Oiled or Dry Filter for use with 1999-2003 Ford 7.3L

Why It's Better

A COLD AIR INTAKE IS SUPPOSED TO DELIVER COLD AIR


That should go without saying, right? With our competitors' intakes you can't be so sure. They all look nice... but do they really deliver cooler air to your engine and bring the power and mileage gains you thought you were paying for? Not according to our testing.


7.3L cold air intake comparison

Your engine doesn't need decoration, it needs density. The ugly truth is that every competitive "cold air" intake system we tested actually delivered hotter intake air temps than the stock system. They all flowed somewhat better but without cooler air, all the flow in the world ends up being meaningless. Cool air = density. Density = more HP & torque, better fuel economy, and overall better performance.


The real deal. You're out for maximum performance and so are we. The Banks Ram-Air Intake System brings the flow as well as the density.


That means you'll have the muscle to get the job done, whatever it may be. And, it bolts on in minutes. Best of all, Ram-Air delivers what your hard-earned dollar deserves: true engineering, real performance, and actual value.


Banks intake

Banks Intake


Enclosure helps draw in cooler air.

The competitors like to talk about flow but they get a little uncomfortable when you ask them about density.

Intake Density is cool air and rich oxygen content, and that spells power

Good flow means nothing if you're just pumping your engine full of hot air.

Some of our competitors' intake systems result in hotter air inlet temperatures than stock!


AFE intake

AFE Intake


Open and exposed design pulls in hot engine air, resulting in poor density.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


Airaid intake

Airaid Intake


Virtually identical to the AFE?

No-housing design means instead of cold air, your engine gets only hot, stagnant air.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


S&B intake

S&B Intake


Enclosed design but seals very poorly.

A large hole in the bottom sucks in very hot air directly above the exhaust manifold.

Worst of all competitors in both flow and temperature.


Volant intake

Volant Intake


Visually displeasing design that does not match the performance or quality of the Banks Ram-Air.

Cheap metal battery tray highly prone to rust and corrosion.


click for the ad Click to see more in the Diesel Power ad »

click for article What does Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road magazine think of the Banks cold air intake?


NEW FILTER OPTIONS! Choose from the traditional red, oiled filter or the all-new black, dry filter. Plus, you can even get an extra layer of filtration protection by adding a pre-filter to your order.

Oiled Dry and Pre Filter Options


free test report

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!
View it right now online »

Manuals