Banks Power 42805-N Monster-Ram Intake and Killer Grid Heater Upgrade Raw Chassis Cab

The Banks Power 42805-N Monster-Ram Intake and Killer Grid Heater Upgrade is a dual heat-capable, high-flow intake elbow system designed specifically for 2019–2024 RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. This direct-replacement aluminum casting eliminates the restrictive factory intake elbow and failure-prone grid heater in a single upgrade, delivering measurable gains in throttle response, fuel efficiency, and long-term engine protection.

Massive Airflow Improvement:

The Monster-Ram dramatically opens up the airflow path from the intercooler to the engine. With Banks' coil heater and high-flow billet intake plate installed, the system flows 72.7 lbs/min compared to the stock MAF flow of just 38.6 lbs/min — an 88.3% improvement over stock. The proprietary design raises boost without increasing backpressure at the turbine, resulting in a more responsive and power-efficient engine.

Eliminates the Killer Grid Heater Failure Risk:

The factory 6.7L Cummins grid heater is notorious for bolt failures caused by heat, vibration, and age. When a grid heater stud comes loose, it can fall into the intake manifold and migrate into cylinder #6, causing catastrophic engine damage including bent valves, damaged pistons, and head failure requiring a complete engine rebuild. The Banks Monster-Ram solves this permanently by replacing the factory grid heater entirely with a custom-machined high-flow cast intake plate — if it's not there, it can't fail.

Banks Exclusive Coil Heater System:

To maintain cold-weather starting capability, the kit includes a Banks 750-watt coil heater that mounts vertically inside the Monster-Ram without obstructing airflow. This design provides OEM-equivalent cold start performance without the risks of the stock grid heater. The system is dual heat capable, allowing an optional second 750-watt coil heater (sold separately) to be added for 1,500 watts of total starting heat — enabling cold starts tested down to -20°F.

Engineered for the Chassis Cab:

Banks engineers designed a new proprietary No. 1 fuel line to clear obstructions that compromise all other replacement intake elbows. The result is a wide, unrestricted, free-flowing path that other manufacturers cannot match. No ECM re-tuning is required — this is a true bolt-on upgrade.

Key Features:

• Flows 72.7 lbs/min — 88.3% improvement over stock intake
• Permanently eliminates factory grid heater bolt failure risk
• Includes Banks 750-watt vertical coil heater (dual heat capable)
• Custom-machined high-flow cast intake plate — CNC port-matched for zero restriction
• Proprietary No. 1 fuel line for unobstructed airflow
• Raises boost without increasing turbine backpressure
• 3-3/8 inch inlet diameter
• Four 1/8-inch NPT ports for sensors or iDash data monitoring
• Direct bolt-on installation — no ECM tune required
• Accommodates stock mounting points
• Designed using CFD analysis, validated on flow bench, dyno, and road
• Raw (natural) aluminum finish
• Patent-pending design

Kit Includes: Monster-Ram intake elbow, Banks 750-watt coil heater, high-flow cast intake plate, proprietary No. 1 fuel line, EGR crossover tube, and all required hardware.