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Key Features

  • Raises boost without increasing turbine drive pressure
  • Out-boosts the competition by up to 56.9%
  • Larger and less restrictive than stock intake
  • Includes 3.5-inch mandrel-bent boost tube
  • Improves airflow from the intercooler
  • CNC port-matched for stock heater
    and (now discontinued) Banks Billet Heater Delete
  • Up to six 1/8-inch NPT ports
  • Quicker throttle response
  • Delivers instant torque
About This Product

Monster-Ram® raises boost without increasing backpressure at the turbine. Result: a more responsive, fuel-efficient engine. Up to six 1/8-inch NPT ports!

Specifications

At Banks Power, just enough is never enough when it comes to engine airflow. Maximum power, performance and efficiency are the ultimate goals, but to make it all happen the engine has to breathe freely and without needless restrictions. Finding ways to pump your engine full of cooler, denser air has always been the key. Our High-Ram intakes have always whipped the competition. Our new Monster-Ram® flat-out destroys it.

The Monster-Ram® was designed using the latest in electronic computational fluid-dynamic technology, testing on the flow bench and dyno, and finally proven in the real world where the rubber meets the road. Monster-Ram® is a beast that only Banks could have unleashed. With its simple, direct-replacement casting, Monster-Ram® is instant power, performance, and acceleration gratification. It's the perfect upgrade whether you're just starting out or working to build a serious, purpose-built machine. With its up to six ports for pressure, temp, or flow sensors; the sky's the limit for performance expandability. Monster-Ram® is CNC port-matched to the stock heater as well as the optional Banks Billet Intake Heater Delete spacer.

Why It's Better

No Other Elbow Beats Banks

At Banks Power, just enough is never enough when it comes to engine airflow.

Maximum power, performance, and efficiency are the ultimate goals, but to make it all happen the engine has to breathe freely without needless restrictions.

Finding ways to pump your engine full of cooler, denser air has always been the key.

Our High-Ram intakes have always whipped the competition, and now our new 3.5" Monster-Ram® flat-out destroys even our own previous designs!

Chart showing boost gain with Monster-Ram Elbow

Extensively Tested

The Monster-Ram® was designed using the latest in computational fluid-dynamic technology, tested on the flow bench and dyno, and finally proven in the real world where the rubber meets the road.

With its simple direct-replacement casting, Monster-Ram® is instant power, performance, and acceleration gratification.

Banks Monster-Ram versus stock inlet

Machined for Performance

It's the perfect upgrade whether you're just starting out or working to build a serious, purpose-built machine.

With its six ports for pressure, temp or flow sensors, the sky is the limit for performance expandability.

Monster-Ram® is CNC port-matched to the stock heater as well as the optional (now discontinued) Banks Billet Intake Heater Delete spacer.

Banks Monster-Ram available ports

Installed on ICON's D200 (read about the ICON truck here)

Banks Power,Banks Stealth Pod, Handle Mount for Gauge Pod

free test report

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!

View it right now online »

This Monster-Ram® Intake System
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

Dodge Ram 2500

  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2002
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2001
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2000
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 1999
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 1998

Dodge Ram 3500

  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2002
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2001
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2000
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 1999
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 1998
Installation and Support

Monster-Ram® Intake System

3.5-inch (red powder-coated), includes Boost Tube

SKU #42764

1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins

Raises boost 1.23 PSI vs stock
Out-boosts competition by up to 56.9%

Limited Inventory
$499.00
MSRP: $554.44
Add-Ons
50 state compliant
D-161-107
Monster-Ram® Intake System

Key Features

  • Raises boost without increasing turbine drive pressure
  • Out-boosts the competition by up to 56.9%
  • Larger and less restrictive than stock intake
  • Includes 3.5-inch mandrel-bent boost tube
  • Improves airflow from the intercooler
  • CNC port-matched for stock heater
    and (now discontinued) Banks Billet Heater Delete
  • Up to six 1/8-inch NPT ports
  • Quicker throttle response
  • Delivers instant torque
About This Product

Monster-Ram® raises boost without increasing backpressure at the turbine. Result: a more responsive, fuel-efficient engine. Up to six 1/8-inch NPT ports!

Specifications

At Banks Power, just enough is never enough when it comes to engine airflow. Maximum power, performance and efficiency are the ultimate goals, but to make it all happen the engine has to breathe freely and without needless restrictions. Finding ways to pump your engine full of cooler, denser air has always been the key. Our High-Ram intakes have always whipped the competition. Our new Monster-Ram® flat-out destroys it.

The Monster-Ram® was designed using the latest in electronic computational fluid-dynamic technology, testing on the flow bench and dyno, and finally proven in the real world where the rubber meets the road. Monster-Ram® is a beast that only Banks could have unleashed. With its simple, direct-replacement casting, Monster-Ram® is instant power, performance, and acceleration gratification. It's the perfect upgrade whether you're just starting out or working to build a serious, purpose-built machine. With its up to six ports for pressure, temp, or flow sensors; the sky's the limit for performance expandability. Monster-Ram® is CNC port-matched to the stock heater as well as the optional Banks Billet Intake Heater Delete spacer.

Why It's Better

No Other Elbow Beats Banks

At Banks Power, just enough is never enough when it comes to engine airflow.

Maximum power, performance, and efficiency are the ultimate goals, but to make it all happen the engine has to breathe freely without needless restrictions.

Finding ways to pump your engine full of cooler, denser air has always been the key.

Our High-Ram intakes have always whipped the competition, and now our new 3.5" Monster-Ram® flat-out destroys even our own previous designs!

Chart showing boost gain with Monster-Ram Elbow

Extensively Tested

The Monster-Ram® was designed using the latest in computational fluid-dynamic technology, tested on the flow bench and dyno, and finally proven in the real world where the rubber meets the road.

With its simple direct-replacement casting, Monster-Ram® is instant power, performance, and acceleration gratification.

Banks Monster-Ram versus stock inlet

Machined for Performance

It's the perfect upgrade whether you're just starting out or working to build a serious, purpose-built machine.

With its six ports for pressure, temp or flow sensors, the sky is the limit for performance expandability.

Monster-Ram® is CNC port-matched to the stock heater as well as the optional (now discontinued) Banks Billet Intake Heater Delete spacer.

Banks Monster-Ram available ports

Installed on ICON's D200 (read about the ICON truck here)

Banks Power,Banks Stealth Pod, Handle Mount for Gauge Pod

free test report

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!

View it right now online »

This Monster-Ram® Intake System
fits the following vehicles:
click to expand

Dodge Ram 2500

  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2002
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2001
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 2000
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 1999
  • Dodge Ram 2500 | 5.9L Diesel 1998

Dodge Ram 3500

  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2002
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2001
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 2000
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 1999
  • Dodge Ram 3500 | 5.9L Diesel 1998
Installation and Support

Overall rating: 4.8736844 / 5 from 95 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Monster-Ram Intake System enhances engine responsiveness and fuel efficiency, with customers appreciating the noticeable increase in performance and fuel mileage. The installation process is easy to understand and follow, and the fit is reported to be perfect. Many customers also raved about the product's appearance and the significant improvement in gas mileage.

Summary topics

  • Appearance: 22%
  • Performance Increase: 7%
  • Installation Instructions: 10%
  • Product Fit: 7%

Review topics: ["fit","instructions","looks","install","quality","difference","power","issues","performance","finish","improvement","shipping","sound","design","packaging","works","fitment","feel","increase","fuel economy","throttle response","egt","directions","upgrade","engine","air","gains","intake","lag","truck"].

Review highlights

  • "Great Product, easy install and definitely noticed a difference in power and lower egt."Xavier J.
  • "Simple easy install, and it looks awesome too!"Tim D.
  • "Super easy install, sounds great and looks incredible!"Quintin S.

Reviews

Great product super unclear instructions

"The product and quality is outstanding I admire Mr Gale Banks because of how talented he is but the instructions for this banks monster ram intake with the boost tube drove me crazy the product is really nice it gave me good power and better pickup as well as more turbo noise but the instructions need to be better."

Rayyan R. (4/5)

Another Great Product

"I love everything BANKS has to offer! I have installed several of the 6. 7 Cummins horns and I've only had great feedback! I thought I'd treat my 5. 9 Cummins to an upgrade, and I can only say how good it is. I also have a one of a kind with my included boost hose having the BANKS logo put on upsidedown making me have a good laugh whenever I look at it."

Blayce P. (5/5)

Monster Ram

"I love the design, the color red on the monster ram makes the whole engine look better. I can feel the boost you get out of it, and maybe a few more horsepower."

Sergio O. (5/5)

So far so good

"Quick shipping, great packaging and fit and finish is worth the money. The hardware is all new and perfect, clear and simple instructions. I would buy again if I needed to."

Dillon R. (5/5)

Perfect

"Easy to install, getting ready to see how it performs towing. Already noticed significant difference on a quick test drive. Thank you so mucj"

Trent W. (5/5)

Installation

"Installing it was pretty straight forward and the truck seems to run a bit better"

Terry B. (5/5)

Monster ram

"Perfect upgrade for my 06 3500 ram 5. 9. Immediately seen fuel milage gain. The engine sounds totally different in a good way. Throttle response is great. I should have done this a long time ago. Haven't been able to test the hp gain. No doubt it is there. Great job Gail Banks. The only complaint I have, there were no instructions. No torque specs. When I did call about torque specs the information I was given was different than the specs from Dodge. Good thing I checked. Other than that it was the best add on I could have added to my engine."

Jesse P. (5/5)

Ram-Air intake

"The instructions were easy to follow and made the installation simple, the parts not only increased airflow but looks great!"

Ronnie N. (5/5)

Intake manifold

"Great product with easy installation."

Carl E. (5/5)

Awesome product!! Very easy install.

"Awesome product!! Very easy install. Nothing but great results."

Robert S. (5/5)

Q&A

Will it work on a 12v,with intake heater
The coil heater is meant to be a momentary pulse and running it continually will damage the coil and possibly the motor.
Can I fit this one on my 1991 dodge 5.9 Cummins
No, this is specifically for 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins