Banks Power Ram Air Intake System

The Ram Air intake systems made by Banks Power have been tested and proven time and again.  They begin as prototypes made by CAD software and are then put through various flow simulations.  Once they pass those tests, a physical prototype is created and then that prototype must go through various tests on a flow bench.  If it manages to make it past that stage it will then be put on a vehicle and tested.  After those tests are complete, the prototype must also pass tests against stock intakes as well as many intakes made by competitors.

Design and Performance that is Proven

Because of the enclosed cold air housing, the streamlined design, a huge inlet and a giant lifetime filter that is dome shaped, the Ram Air intake system made by Banks Power is able to maximize the amount of cooler, denser air that gets to the engine.  This allows for gains in torque, horsepower and even fuel economy.  These intake systems have a flow that is 35% better than that found in stock systems and they deliver an air density that is greater to the inlet of the turbo.

Exclusive to the Aftermarket

The Ram Air intake systems are exclusively aftermarket products.  They have a 5 inch bellows and can accommodate for the movement of the engine.  This gives more protection to each of the components and as a result extends the life of the system.  In addition, these systems have been designed in such a way that they will not cause any sort of error or fault codes.

Filter Options?

Now Banks Power also offers a choice of filters.  You can choose the traditional oiled filter in red or a dry filter that is black.  In addition, you can get an important additional filtration barrier by adding one of the pre-filters.

Testing?

We talked about testing already but here is something you may not know.  The uncompromisingly high standards that Banks sets for testing have actually been awarded a patent for Engine Performance Evaluation.  This came directly from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Summary

Banks measured its own intake systems along with stock and competitor’s systems and their effect on the density of the air at the inlet for the turbo compressor.  Typically, these temperatures will be higher than they would at ambient conditions.  However, the more cool air that an intake system can get to the filter while preserving the temperature, the more dense the air will be.  All tests have proven that the Banks Ram Air intake systems get the cooler, denser air where it needs to be in order to give you the gains in torque and horsepower that you need.