Facts About Diesel Ram-Air Intake

Modifications like air filters can provide increased vehicle performance for a relatively small investment.

The Ram-Air Intake system is a name-brand aftermarket air filter system for diesel pickups developed by Banks, a company well known for innovative diesel technology.

Types

The Ram-Air intake is available to fit most Chevrolet/GMC, Dodge and Ford late-model diesel pickups. Each model varies slightly to fit inside the engine compartment and must be purchased according to vehicle make, model and year.

Function

The Banks Ram-Air Intake system is a full replacement for the stock air filter. The filter is housed in a fully enclosed black plastic box. A custom-designed intake tube is intended to deliver additional cool, clean air to the motor introducing a higher ratio of oxygen to the motor's internal combustion chambers.

Benefits

Increased air flow provided by the Ram-Air Intake System assists diesel engines in functioning more efficiently, this providing increased fuel efficiency and power output. The Banks company claims that the system flows more than 45 percent more air to diesel motors than stock air filter configurations.

References

• Banks Power Ram-Air Intake System