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Great intake. Massive filter. I can feel an improvement in throttle response. Will recommend.

  Mondo L — St. George, UT

Key Features

  • Extensively tested and validated
  • Airflow Gain 66% over stock
  • Enclosed housing keeps out hot, power-robbing engine air
  • Inhales cooler outside air for more power and MPG
  • Giant filter maximizes high-flow filtration
  • Helps engine run cooler
  • Accommodates engine movement
  • Prevents component damage
  • Extends service life and requires fewer cleanings
  • Oiled or Dry Air Filter Element
  • 5-year Limited Warranty
About This Product

Feeds your Cummins engine cooler, denser, outside air for greater power and fuel economy. Up to 66% greater flow over stock. Extensively tested and validated.

Specifications

Banks Ram-Air Intake feeds your Cummins engine cooler, denser, outside air for greater power and fuel economy. Up to 66% greater flow over stock. Its performance is extensively tested and validated: in the computer, using Computational Fluid Dynamics software - on the flowbench - and later, on the vehicle. Let the others build and ship: Ram-Air's performance is proven, again and again!

Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake System, Oiled or Dry Filter for use with 2013-2018 and up Ram 6.7L Cummins Diesel

Why It's Better
Chart showing flow rates Banks, Stock, and competitive products with Banks having the advantage

*Tests were performed on the same flow bench under the same conditions, with the MAF sensor installed.

U.S. Patent
US Patent #10,138,851 B2
Installation and Support

Banks Ram-Air®

Big-Ass Oiled or Dry Filter, Cold Air Intake System

SKU #42255-D

2013-2018 Ram 2500-5500 6.7L Cummins

66% greater Mass Air Flow over stock
Better power delivery, efficiency, MPG

Limited Inventory
$449.00
MSRP: $498.89

Choose Your Banks Ram-Air®

Your Selection: Dry
Add-Ons
50 state compliant
D-161-134
Banks Ram-Air®

Great intake. Massive filter. I can feel an improvement in throttle response. Will recommend.

  Mondo L — St. George, UT

Key Features

  • Extensively tested and validated
  • Airflow Gain 66% over stock
  • Enclosed housing keeps out hot, power-robbing engine air
  • Inhales cooler outside air for more power and MPG
  • Giant filter maximizes high-flow filtration
  • Helps engine run cooler
  • Accommodates engine movement
  • Prevents component damage
  • Extends service life and requires fewer cleanings
  • Oiled or Dry Air Filter Element
  • 5-year Limited Warranty
About This Product

Feeds your Cummins engine cooler, denser, outside air for greater power and fuel economy. Up to 66% greater flow over stock. Extensively tested and validated.

Specifications

Banks Ram-Air Intake feeds your Cummins engine cooler, denser, outside air for greater power and fuel economy. Up to 66% greater flow over stock. Its performance is extensively tested and validated: in the computer, using Computational Fluid Dynamics software - on the flowbench - and later, on the vehicle. Let the others build and ship: Ram-Air's performance is proven, again and again!

Ram-Air Cold-Air Intake System, Oiled or Dry Filter for use with 2013-2018 and up Ram 6.7L Cummins Diesel

Why It's Better
Chart showing flow rates Banks, Stock, and competitive products with Banks having the advantage

*Tests were performed on the same flow bench under the same conditions, with the MAF sensor installed.

U.S. Patent
US Patent #10,138,851 B2
Installation and Support

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.8707485 / 5 from 294 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Banks Ram-Air® enhances Cummins engine performance by providing denser outside air, resulting in greater power and fuel economy. Customers praise its excellent quality, great looks, perfect fit, and noticeable performance difference. The installation process is easy, and the air filter is effective in improving engine performance.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 12%
  • Product Appearance: 12%
  • Product Fit: 9%
  • Performance Difference: 8%
  • Installation Ease: 16%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","service","quality","deal","issues","sound","difference","exhaust","shipping","performance","design","customer service","works","power","finish","improvement","turbo","assembly","fitment","results","air intake","protection","setup","replacement","throttle response","intake","filter"].

Review highlights

  • "Turbo whistle is a lot louder and sounds great, better throttle response, and better turbo spool."Matthew H.
  • "I love the intake , better throttle response, better fuel economy and a nice boost on the horsepower."Jon B.
  • "Easy 45min install, looks great but most of all sounds great!!"Michael K.

Reviews

Ram Air Upgrade

"Love it 😀"

Thomas J. (5/5)

Love it. Truck running strong

"Love it. Truck running strong"

Robert R. (5/5)

Good stuff

"Just installed the cold air intake for my 2016 Ram 6. 7. The instructions were real good, pretty seamless installation. My only concern is cleaning the filter, I'm assuming I have to disassemble the the whole thing to remove the filter?"

Stephen M. (5/5)

Air intake

"Amazing product. Performance is known right after install. A little tough getting the whole unit in and getting it to fit the turbo boot. Not because of the design. Just the placement of the turbo made it a little difficult to get those together. Overall amazing product. Thank you Banks. 2017 ram 3500 6. 7 L Cummins mega cab Dually. Thank you Banks!!"

Charles G. (5/5)

The Ram-Air Intake Horn is a must purchase!

"Amazing! - The Ram-Air Intake Horn has completely changed the way my truck drives, for the better!… no more lag in pedal response, acceleration, or labored shifting; what’s difference unrestricted air flow has made on my 180,000-mile Cummins, it runs better than when it was new! Knowing what I know now I wish I had put this on years ago."

John S. (5/5)

2018 ram 3500 bank air

"Simple install and can feel the truck breathing better"

Andrew S. (5/5)

Awesome replacement

"Nice to buy a quality part that does what it’s designed for. I have changed out the Ram monster air intake with the follow up of the ram air filter and am completely impressed! I have gained about 3 to 4 miles a gallon around town and the parts will repay themselves quickly. I strongly recommend Banks for all your diesel truck needs. Looking forward to adding the 5 inch exhaust and pedal monster! Thank you Banks"

Tim F. (5/5)

Product

"Kit came with all parts and materials needed for the job can get done with basic hand tools. Took about 45-60 mins for install"

Jonathan B. (5/5)

Fantastic product,works well

"Fantastic product,works well"

John M. (5/5)

Banks ram air

"Works great, you can hear the turbo whistle better which is great, installation is pretty straight forward"

Tyler S. (5/5)

Q&A

Trying to install my monster Ram air intake, my Ram active air door and actuator are stuck. I cannot get them apart without breaking something. What’s should my next course of action be? I really can’t afford a new bottom assembly just to take it apart for the door and actuator being you can’t buy them separately. Please help
We haven't seen this issue before, give us a call and we'll set you up with a live technician to troubleshoot it.
Does both the dry and oiled filter fit the air box, or are the air boxes designed for only one filter each?
Both the oiled and dry filters are the same dimensions.
Can I still pass smog in California with the banks cold air i take for 2017 ram 2500
Yes, for the 42255 intake, it's a 50-state-compliant intake system. EO# D-161-134
Can you explain the difference and or benefits to the oiled and or dry filter. Why choose one over the other and explain, I want to ad one but I want the best option.
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. The oiled (red) filter can go up to 30k-40k miles before it has to be serviced (dry is about 25k miles). Either filter will last until about 100k miles.
Does the Oiled filter in the kit come pre-oiled and ready to use? I could not find any mention of it in the packaging or the instructions.
Yes, all oiled filters come pre-oiled and ready to use.