Banks Monster RAM Intake Install (Stock Legal Unit)

[toyota_mdt_tech]

OK, after watching the Gale Banks video researching the killer grid heater bolt

After watching this, I couldn't get it ordered fast enough, especially seeing the price increase after the month's end.

Anyway, I sent the video to 2 of my buddies who also have 6.7L RAM, and they instantly ordered one.

I wonder if Gale Banks team thought it was strange three kits were ordered in the same area.

Anyway, I ordered the special tool from Genos to hold the fuel tube to the injector and saw a ball-tipped Allen is the way to go for the monster ram bolt.

Does anyone know the Allen/hex sized used on this intake system?

Getting tools in line to make the installation go seamless.

Picking up just special stuff.

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[egolsen]

I put one on my 13 6.7L a few months ago.

I took my time, and it wasn’t too bad of a job.

I have a complete set of socket Allen wrenches and used them.

I don’t remember the size, but I think they give it in their install video.

You can look it up.

For putting the bolt into the inside of the monster RAM, I put a little dielectric grease on the inside of the socket head so it would stick to the wrench, and it worked great.

Take your time on the fuel return line banjo fitting.

Knocking the sealing washers off is easy, and they fall where you will never find them.

A set of crows feet for getting some of the injector lines loose was handy.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

I put one on my 13 6.7L a few months ago.

I took my time, and it wasn’t too bad of a job.

I have a complete set of socket Allen wrenches and used them.

I don’t remember the size, but I think they give it in their install video.

You can look it up.

For putting the bolt into the inside of the monster RAM, I put a little dielectric grease on the inside of the socket head so it would stick to the wrench, and it worked great.

Take your time on the fuel return line banjo fitting.

Knocking the sealing washers off is easy, and they fall where you will never find them.

A set of crows feet for getting some of the injector lines loose was handy.

Yes, I've seen the hex, but never have the size listed, it even went into instructions, no mention, but based on the stud size, I am guessing 6mm hex, so I got the super long hex sockets set coming, one extra in 6mm ball type and yes, complete set of "crescent" brand metric crows feet tubing type.

I have a metric 19mm flare wrench already.

I will bring my Snap-On digital torque wrench from work home.

Hoping to do it next weekend.

Did you notice any improvements? I know it wont be earth shattering, but 88% increase in air flow has to help. Also, was your grid heater bolt loose?

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[egolsen]

My grid heater seemed fine, but like you not willing to gamble.

I’m up in the rust belt and don’t run my truck in the salt if I can avoid it.

We tow a big 24000-pound fifth wheel and will go to Alabama in a few weeks.

It will be interesting to see how it does.

Initially does seem to have a bit better throttle response.

I run DRD plus 60 tune all the time.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

The kit was delivered today.

I ordered special fuel line sockets for torquing lines; they will be here tomorrow.

I may tackle it this weekend, depending on the weather and outside temps.

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[Chrisn162001]

They don’t come with the extra long hex bit anymore?

A little install tip for the bolt that needs the extended hex bit is to put the bolt in the hole before installing the manifold and hold it in place with the hex socket as you place the manifold in place.


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[toyota_mdt_tech]

They don’t come with the extra long hex bit anymore?

I wasn't sure, so I got it coming.

I also got a ball-end one.

Yes, your plan is a great idea. I have a magnet on a retractable stick; I was planning on sliding it down into the hole with a dab of Loctite blue and sliding it sideways to release it.

The truck is not lifted, but still high; going to need some scaffolding to elevate my position.

Even at 6 feet tall, no way I will be able to reach back to the end of the engine area.

I'll build something.

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[CrazyTrain]

I wasn't sure, so I got it coming.

I also got a ball-end one.

Yes, your plan is a great idea. I have a magnet on a retractable stick; I was planning on sliding it down into the hole with a dab of Loctite blue and sliding it sideways to release it.

The truck is not lifted, but still high; going to need some scaffolding to elevate my position.

Even at 6 feet tall, no way I will be able to reach back to the end of the engine area.

I'll build something.

I broke down last year and bought myself a topside creeper best money I have spent.

Under dash creeper(board) is sweet too.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

I broke down last year and bought myself a topside creeper best money I have spent.

Under dash creeper(board) is sweet too.

I just added one to my Amazon cart.

Not sure if I will pull the trigger; storage space is an issue for me.

I would get this setup if I had to do a large job.

Appreciate the reply; I never knew what they were called.

Now I know.

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[toyota_mdt_tech]

OK, closed issue, its done, installed, went seamless. Weather was questionable, but having something that needed done was nagging at me more than the weather. Runs great, no fuel leaks, looks great, feel better throttle response right away.

Tidied up the wiring to prevent movement which leads to breakage over time, especially with the air flow from fan etc.

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