{"product_id":"banks-monster-ram-l5p-turbo-inlet","title":"2017-2026 L5P Duramax Banks Monster Ram Turbo Inlet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved throttle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced turbo shaft speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased turbo life (thanks to reduced shaft speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11% lower turbo drive pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23% greater Gulp Capacity™ (volume)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17% larger turbo inlet size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.7% less restrictive than stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.9% increase in mass air flow over stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains PCV geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanks red powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr Natural aluminum for custom coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-State Emission Compliant CARB-EO D-161-158\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Banks Monster-Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turbo Inlet for the 2017-2026 Duramax L5P is the only intake elbow that outperforms stock without the destructive effects of turbo surge, caused by competitors. More than a year in development, the Monster-Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increases air density to the compressor. This results in slower turbo shaft speed and a reduction in time to boost. With slower shaft speeds, throttle response is improved, and turbo life is increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy its better.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurbo Induction Perfection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 18 months of development and over 40 prototypes tested, the Banks Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the Duramax L5P is more than just attractive. It's turbo induction perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fanned out photo of 3D printed prototypes used in testing\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/So-many-prototypes.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,L5P Monster-Ram,L5P Prototype Wall\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Cut away showing the internals of an L5P Turbo and Banks Monster-Ram wide shot\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Monster-Ram-on-Engine-Wide.jpg\" alt=\"Full Wide Photo ofBanks L5P Monster-Ram with an L5P Turbo\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efills every millimeter of available space within the L5P's compact V8 layout improving airflow and density at the turbo inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery facet from inlet and outlet size, orientation and location of the PCV connection, and down to the angle of the ported shroud interface had to be dialed into exact tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Cutaway showing the internals of an L5P Turbo and Banks Monster-Ram wide shot\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Real_Cross_Section_High_Full.jpg\" alt=\"Full Wide Photo ofBanks L5P Monster-Ram with an L5P Turbo\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass Air Flow has been improved by almost\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby removing stock restrictions at the turbo inlet all while preventing destructive turbo compressor surge and maintaining emissions compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Chart showing Mass Air Flow for Banks L5P Monster-Ram Turbo Inlet\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/42792_Mass-Airflow-Graph.png\" alt=\"Banks Power,L5P Monster-Ram,L5P Intake Horn\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll other designs we found on the market and tested against, either outflow stock at the expense of your turbo and emission systems, or flow less than stock by the time they are restricted back down with an inferior anti-surge design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Monster Ram was compared against all competitive intake horns\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/42792_3-Way-Style-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Competitive products vs the Banks L5P Monster-Ram\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Monster Ram improves Mass Air Flow by 12 percent\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Real_Cross_Section_Close_45_Composite.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up photo of L5P Turbo in Action\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e's propriety design reduces pressure loss by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18.67%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the compressor inlet which results in an impressive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.01lb\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egain in Mass Airflow verses stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reduces turbo drive pressure by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich improves throttle response, time to boost, and increases turbo life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Banks L5P Monster-Ram out performs stock and all competitive inlets\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/42792_Mass-Airflow-Chart.png\" alt=\"Banks Power, L5P Turbo Inlet, L5P Intake Horn, Flow chart vs competition\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperior Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo improve airflow to your turbo, the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euses a large organic shape compared to stock which pinches down near the turbo inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smooths out the airflow entering the turbo, improving efficiency and turbo response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Monster-Ram Bolted to Turbo\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/42792_Bolted_To_Turbo.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power, Duramax L5P Monster-Ram, inlet bolted to turbo\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Side Photo Comparing Banks vs Stock Inlets\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Gulp.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,Banks Monster-Ram, Monster-Ram vs Stock side view comparison.\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast from A356 Aluminum alloy and finished in Banks red powder coat or available in natural aluminum for custom coating, the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers OE quality fit, finish, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"CAD Rendering of Stock vs Banks\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8161\/7861\/files\/Banks-vs-Stock-Volume-pre-Crop-in.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,Banks Monster-Ram, Monster-Ram vs Stock side view comparison CAD Rendering\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas on the factory inlet that choke down are widened. Abrupt changes to that airflow have been smoothed to provide the least resistance and pressure loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith overall flow area increased by an impressive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17%\u003c\/strong\u003e, the turbo inlet side of the Monster-Ram\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the most engineering-intensive part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Comparing the Banks Monster-Ram Turbo Inlet side to Stock\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Inlet-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,L5P Monster-Ram, Turbo inlet side vs stock\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry of the anti-surge ring has been painstakingly engineered to redirect this airflow back into the compressor wheel, thereby damping compressor surge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Cut away showing the internals of an L5P Turbo and Banks Monster-Ram\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Real_Cross_Section_Composite_Close.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up Photo of the inner workings of an L5P Turbo\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"CAD Rendering of stock inlet size\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Stock_Anti-Surge.jpg\" alt=\"Stock L5P Anti-SUrge Ring\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may seem simple to oversize this opening and increase airflow, a larger diameter outlet without the correct anti-surge geometry will result in compressor surge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding an anti-surge ring after-the-fact only restricts airflow. Our tests of large outlet diameter aftermarket elbows retrofitted with anti-surge rings showed a pressure drop equal to the factory intake elbow. In other words, it completely negated all airflow benefits, matching or underperforming stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg class=\"product__buy-proof__images3\" title=\"Banks Monster-Ram installed onto L5P Turbo CAD\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Banks-AntiSurge.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power, Duramax L5P Monster-Ram, Banks Inlet\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg class=\"product__buy-proof__images3\" title=\"DMax Ring installed onto WCFab Elbow onto a L5P Turbo\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/DMAX-Ring-Anti_Surge.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,L5P Monster-Ram, DMAX Tuner Ring\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg class=\"product__buy-proof__images3\" title=\"WCFab with no anti-surge ring installed onto a L5P Turbo\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/WCFab-Anti_Surge.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power, Duramax L5P Monster-Ram, WCFab inlet\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThey all surge!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the competitive turbo inlet elbows tested, all cause surge. Some claim to have anti-surge rings that are nothing more than decorative. They do not help the air make a smooth U-turn. Others who claim to have anti-surge rings more closely resembling the stock elbow, do not have the precise geometry required to prevent surge. Tests prove that being off a few thousandths of an inch results in surge. There are currently two on the market with identical geometry as the stock anti-surge ring. However, they flow less than stock because the elbows are made of welded pieces of tubing. Air doesn’t like corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther brands offer a fabricated inlet elbows that causes surge. To fix this surge, 3rd party aftermarket tuners offer an anti-surge ring that bolts on between the turbo and inlet. The irony is that after the bolt-on anti-surge ring is attached, the elbow flows less than stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Gale Banks | President \u0026amp; Chief Engineer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"CAD Rendering of WCFab SUrge\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/WCFab_Close_Surge.webp\" alt=\"WCFab Surge Location\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Comparing the Banks Monster-Ram fresh air inlet side to stock\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/Banks_FLow.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power,L5P Monster-Ram, Airbox opening side vs stock\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Comparing the Banks Monster-Ram fresh air inlet side to stock\" src=\"https:\/\/shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com\/products_data\/l5p_monster-ram\/WCFab_Flow.jpg\" alt=\"Banks Power, Duramax L5P Monster-Ram, Airbox opening side vs stock\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DP Customs","offers":[{"title":"Raw","offer_id":51338695901348,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":51338695934116,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6296\/5668\/files\/Monster-Ram-Duramax-Raw_Kit-photo.webp?v=1779983835","url":"https:\/\/dpcustomsia.com\/products\/banks-monster-ram-l5p-turbo-inlet","provider":"DP Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}