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Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Open photo of the Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Installed photo of the Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Example filters and pre filters
Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210-D
Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Open photo of the Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Installed photo of the Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210
Example filters and pre filters
Banks Ram-Air intake assembly for Ford 7.3L Power Stroke 42210-D

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
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.
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 »
This Banks Ram-Air®
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

Ford Excursion

  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-250

  • Ford F-250 | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-250 Super Duty

  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-350

  • Ford F-350 | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-350 Super Duty

  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-450 Super Duty

  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-550 Super Duty

  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 1999
Installation and Support
Owners Manual, Ram-Air Intake - 1999-03 Ford 7.3L Air Filter Cleaning Instructions

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

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$429.00
MSRP: $476.67

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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
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.
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 »
This Banks Ram-Air®
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

Ford Excursion

  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford Excursion | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-250

  • Ford F-250 | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-250 Super Duty

  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-350

  • Ford F-350 | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-350 Super Duty

  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-350 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000

Ford F-450 Super Duty

  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000
  • Ford F-450 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 1999

Ford F-550 Super Duty

  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2003
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2002
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2001
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 2000
  • Ford F-550 Super Duty | 7.3L Diesel 1999
Installation and Support
Owners Manual, Ram-Air Intake - 1999-03 Ford 7.3L Air Filter Cleaning Instructions

Overall rating: 4.82 / 5 from 50 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® outperforms competitors with a 4.5% increase in intake air density, thanks to its fully sealed intake box that provides strong continuous power under load. Customers praise the installation process, fit, and the air system's ability to provide cool dense air.

Summary topics

  • Fit: 15%
  • Installation: 19%
  • Turbo Performance: 11%
  • Air System: 15%

Review topics: ["fit","looks","quality","install","design","sound","performance","works","difference","exhaust","air","air intake","truck","turbo","system","throttle response","investment","tubes","filter","bolt","mileage","housing","egt","box","combination"].

Review highlights

  • "Fit perfectly, good quality, no problems with installation Thanks" — Frank S.
  • "Excellent work banks great product for the money nice cool air though the intake now" — Lamar h.
  • "Other than that, great airflow, my turbo sounds way happier." — Joshua A.

Reviews

What you expect from Banks

"I have been through many other intakes over the years with my 7. 3 as I have changed turbo setups, etc. I used to have a 6637 Big napa filter and no air box, and there is quite a noticeable difference concerning intake temps from the old intake and this Banks system. I like how it incorporates the battery box to tidy things up as well. A couple years ago, I upgraded to an Irate T-4 turbo setup on the truck, so this involved some cutting and fitting with a 4" stainless pipe to fit up to the banks kit, but it wasn't that hard and this kit still runs nice cool air to my BorgWarner 364. 5sxe turbo."

— Kevin R. (5/5)

99 F250 7. 3l Ram Air Cold Air Intake

"Overall impressed with the quality of parts and fit of components. Was able to install in a morning and use the truck in the afternoon with no issues."

— Benjamin S. (5/5)

The big square hole on

"The big square hole on the front right which is open to the dusty hot engine compartment is not able to be remedied with any ford parts online or on eBay. My early 1999 didn’t have that design on old box. Discontinued is common with fo mo co. I had to buy shop vac pick up hoods and hose to fab my own induction system. The screw pattern did not line up on the lid once installed and a bit of wrestling is required to get the box fittings to line up. I join a lot of same online posts and relate: , nice design but not quite the precision I expected in the product and did not address the early 99 7. 3 filter box at all."

— Keith M. (5/5)

Excellent Air Filter / Intake System.

"Installed on 2003 F250 with 7. 3 engine. Very pleased with this product. I noticed an immediate change / increase in performance of the truck. Installation was very straightforward, took about 30 mins or. Will be driving about 3K miles in the next 3 weeks, looking forward to seeing how this thing affects mileage. Replaced the Donaldson 6637 canister filter, which in retrospect, was absolute trash."

— Colby (5/5)

Increased Power

"I put this on a stock 2000 Ford F350 crew cab. The truck is my dedicated camping rig (truck bed camper) so the camper is always in the bed. I noticed a power increase from low speeds to highway speeds. On the highway it seems to have more slightly more power when going up an incline. Installation was easy and the directions were detailed."

— Anthony V. (5/5)

Back in 1999 I installed

"Back in 1999 I installed on my f350 7. 3L truck a Banks Powerpack assembly and it is still functioning perfect. Yesterday I installed a Ram Air Cleaner on the same truck, the installation was easy and everything fit without modification as I expected. Banks products work, last, perform as advertised. This truck doesn't get used as often as it used to mainly yearly trips to Bonneville and the lakes. Thanks for doing great work and having good products."

— John B. (5/5)

Cold air intake

"Nice custom fit engine bay looks more organized & turbo sounds good has a whistle too it sucking all that air into the engine"

— Ronald C. (5/5)

'00 F-350 Lariat Banks Items

"I have been a Banks customer since the early 90's. I have always been impressed with their product quality and engineering. My first experience was with a Banks Sidewinder kit on a '92 Ford 7. 3 non-factory turbo truck; man could that truck pull back in the day! I recently added a few Banks items to my '00 F-350 Lariat "project truck", to include a Monster Exhaust, Ram Air and AutoMind 2 programmer. This was money well spent, and the investment did not disappoint! This is a low milage 7. 3 Powerstroke that has been taken care of. The throttle response is now crisp, and the AutoMind 2 totally eliminated the "dead pedal" feel (running the tuner on level 3). It also cleaned up transmission shift points and made downshifts more responsive. The fit and finish of both the monster exhaust and ram air intake were exceptional, and I can really hear the turbo and increased airflow. The truck accelerates easily and has power that it was lacking. 7. 3's were not designed to be fast, but the truck is now fun to drive. It's only been a week since we installed all the parts, so I don't have any mileage or towing performance numbers to share. We own new diesel trucks and old diesel trucks. This is the last restoration project of my three older diesel trucks - '97 Powerstroke, '99 Cummins & '00 PowerStroke. I think many people are rediscovering older diesel trucks after dealing with frustrations over DEF consumption, DPF pluggage and other modern emission items. If it makes you smile, you should go for it, and this truck has put a smile on my face. Thank you Jeff and the Banks team!"

— Gordon L. (5/5)

Great CAI!

"This intake fit perfect on my 01 F350. Definitely recommend it."

— James K. (5/5)

Ease of Installation and Predictible TQ/HP

"A very strait forwards installation with the most challenging part being finding a couple of hours to get the swap done. The system is a direct bolt in place without modification. I looked at all the other manufacturers' system out there and had a challenging time on making a decision. A first, I believed that they were all about the same and that I needed to pick one and go with it. Banks is the only manufacture that provided me with the confidence that I was buying a system that was based on design and testing to prove the performance that they claimed. I appreciate that Banks provides the data and explains why getting the front end of the air delivery system is as important as any decision that I make for the rest of my truck. My goal is to invest my money into a system of components (Banks) and have an achievable performance outcome for torque and horsepower."

— David B. (5/5)

Q&A

Does this come with the filter or do I have to purchase the filter separately?
A filter is included with all our Ram-Air intake kits.
Could I use this on my 2000 F 250 super duty with the 6.8L V10?
Could I use this on my 2000 F 250 super duty with the 6.8L V10? While the frame and body might be the same, the mounting points would not mount up properly to your V10's throttle body and the airflow characteristics could potentially cause ECM trouble codes. Currently, we only offer a drop-in high-flow filter option, part number: [42012](https://bankspower.com/products/air-filter-42012-1997-2008-ford-f250-f350-5-4l-6-8l). We used to offer a Ram-Air filter and enclosure for 6.8L V10 F250's (Part number 49237). Unfortunately, there has been a change in production schedule and the enclosure is currently out of stock in our warehouse.
Would I be able to fit it on my 97 7.3 with out crazy modifications?
Yes, this is a straight bolt on kit.
Other than 1 is oil and 1 is dry, what's the difference, is 1 better than the other?
An oiled filter, instead of having five layers of filtration, you only need two or three because you are using oil to help capture debris and fill in the gaps of the filter. With dry filters, they use four to five layers to capture debris and filtration. Between the two, they capture almost the same amount of debris. The flow performance difference between the two is about 3%. The red filter will flow slightly more because it has a thinner filter medium.
What do you do with the stock air box sensor if I get the Banks ram Air Box?
It gets reused.