BANKS POWER Ram Air Intake

[EL5_Zero]

I've had my truck for approx. 15 months and have driven it a little over 26K miles. This past weekend I did an oil change and noticed the air filter was starting to look a bit dirty. I mainly drive on the interstate and commute to work 45 miles one way. I decided to go down the rabbit hole of cold air intakes (I know stock is already a CAI) and decided on trying one out. I understand that most CAI are just esthetics due to the stock CAI being well designed.

However, there's always that "what if" to know if an aftermarket CAI could add a few more ponies. I looked into the popular names like AEM, S&B, Roush, PMAS, Corsa, and many more but neither caught my attention. After visiting many sites, I was surprised to not see a Banks Power CAI for the Gen. 4 Coyote Engine.

After a quick look at Banks website, this intake came up.

Banks Ram-Air® for 2015-2020 Ford F150 5.0L [41888] - Banks Power

I looked for additional information on the design or any real-world dyno results but didn't find any. IMO, this intake looks HUGE. I don't think you can fit anything bigger under the hood. It says it's for 2015-2020, but I have a feeling it'll fit the '24+ too.

This is the only video I found on YouTube that shows the installation on a 2015 F150

Banks Ram-Air Intake Install on 2015-2017 F-150 5.0L!

Banks Power is one of the few aftermarket companies that I trust to provide a finish product that actually back up their claims. It's very interesting the amount of testing and R&D that go into their products to provide gains over stock without sacrificing engine life. Having ran their CAI and monster exhaust on my 2007 F150 with the 5.4, I decided to pull the trigger and order the kit above.

Now the million-dollar question, will it gain any power over the stock tune and/or with an aftermarket tune? Since no one has that answer, I decided to bite the bullet and test it myself. The CAI is on order and should arrive this week. I will post results here in case anyone is interested.

As for tunning, I've had two great experiences with Lund Racing with my last two 5.0 mustangs, and I'm sure this won't be any different. The plan is to have a fun reliable street truck that is capable of mid 11's N/A on E85. Any more than that and reliability goes out the window.

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[Rinn69]

Looks pretty good and can't wait for your review. I'd like to find a "cleaner / smoother" looking tube to attach to the stock air box.....the factory one is just hideous !!

 

[Saturnfire]

would be good if they can confirm. Banks makes good stuff.

 

[EL5_Zero]

Looks pretty good and can't wait for your review. I'd like to find a "cleaner / smoother" looking tube to attach to the stock air box.....the factory one is just hideous !!

The only one I found that looks cleaner and attaches to the stock airbox is the PMAS intake. I was considering order the PMAS, but decided on BANKS intake. Here's a link to the intake, and a video from one of the the tuners from Lund Racing testing the CAI on a '25 F150.

https://pmas-maf.com/product/n-fs101-2-pmas-air-intake-system-no-tune-required/

 

[EL5_Zero]

would be good if they can confirm. Banks makes good stuff.

I will as soon as it comes in

 

[Evolvd]

I too was a bit perplexed why Banks hasn't added any Gen 14 parts in some time. Did you talk to them about your intentions or are you winging it?

 

[EL5_Zero]

I too was a bit perplexed why Banks hasn't added any Gen 14 parts in some time. Did you talk to them about your intentions or are you winging it?

I'm winging it , if it doesn't work I'll gift it to my younger brother and install it on his 2016 F150.

 

[Saturnfire]

I called Banks. the "robot" said it only fits these models. I said the new one is almost the same...."Sorry we have not tested in on the 21+"

 

[Saturnfire]

I'm winging it , if it doesn't work I'll gift it to my younger brother and install it on his 2016 F150.

you are it... the Forum is waiting.

 

[EL5_Zero]

I called Banks. the "robot" said it only fits these models. I said the new one is almost the same...."Sorry we have not tested in on the 21+"

Based on the PMAS video I attached, it shows the intake designed for a 2015, fits perfectly fine on the 2025. We shall see lol

 

[Saturnfire]

Based on the PMAS video I attached, it shows the intake designed for a 2015, fits perfectly fine on the 2025. We shall see lol

I got a reply that they do have a CAI in the works for 2024+ and They cannot guarantee that codes will not be thrown with the 2015-2020 one.

 

[EL5_Zero]

I got a reply that they do have a CAI in the works for 2024+ and They cannot guarantee that codes will not be thrown with the 2015-2020 one.

Thank you for taking the time to call Banks directly. FedEx should be arriving with the intake this evening. As soon as I get home, I will check for fitment and post pictures once installed. I'm not sure why it would cause any lights to come on since this intake doesn't use a MAF sensor to measure air. It uses a MAP sensor in the intake manifold to measure air. Regardless, I will load the OEM intake in the bed of my truck in case anything happens on my way to work tomorrow.

 

[Saturnfire]

Thank you for taking the time to call Banks directly. FedEx should be arriving with the intake this evening. As soon as I get home, I will check for fitment and post pictures once installed. I'm not sure why it would cause any lights to come on since this intake doesn't use a MAF sensor to measure air. It uses a MAP sensor in the intake manifold to measure air. Regardless, I will load the OEM intake in the bed of my truck in case anything happens on my way to work tomorrow.

It is a CYA on their part... but with everything they do... it makes sense. I cannot believe they do not make their Diff covers for the F150 or any of the 1/2 ton's. Maybe they just assume non Super duty or heavy duty buyers won't fork out for a better parts.

 

[EL5_Zero]

It's here!

 

[Aonarch]

I went with the Volant intake and Donaldson Powercore G2 filter.

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