Do I Regret Installing The Banks Boost Tubes And Monster Ram Turbo Inlet On My GMC Gen2 L5P Duramax?

[@bankspower]

Justin, thanks for the thorough review of the installation and performance gains. We worked very hard to improve air density into the intake manifold. What your feeling is the result. Looking forward to more great content.

[@johnarias6462]

More air . Doesn’t need to be tuned ?

[@HSKFabrications]

Lol.....

[@jcerrato88]

@@johnarias6462this thing does nothing for performance

[@Mikediesel-d5p]

@@johnarias6462 no it doesn’t need to be tuned but will make more power tuned, it increases the throttle response,

[@victorlindquist5154]

I have installed the banks' boost tubes, intake elbow horn, cold air intake, 5" tailpipe, pedal monster, Derringer, and 2 idash gauges. WOW!!! NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENTS. Install was in my 2021 AT4 L5P.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

same exactly on mine works great

[@zackzander425]

BANKS makes some good stuff. When I was younger I got the intercooler and pipes for my Power Stroke. Night and day difference. Now I leave everything stock. Modern trucks have so many problems and I want the warranty to work.

[@jayb7675]

The Banks iDash is great. They have a mounting pod that you can spray paint to color match your interior. I use it to monitor regens, difference in speedometer with the larger tires, egt temps, etc… As for this upgrade, the Banks Pedal Monster will spin the tires immediately if that is what you want. It eliminates the boost lag and is a very simple install. This engine produces almost 1k pounds of torque, you don’t need performance mods but it’s fun to do them.

[@johnrodriguezjr.1349]

Liked to see how the truck performs while towing the 5th wheel with all of the new upgrades. I like the videos keep'em coming. Thank you 😊

[@G-reg100]

Cant wait for the tuner and other Banks mods to come out for the 2024 6.6l diesel.

[@Justthemow]

Banks is a democrat he doesn’t make tuners talk to the diesel guys in Canada

[@cjensen663]

Bout time - been waiting for this JB…

[@mikemyers3515]

The best item Banks offers, is the IDash gauge.

[@skat5268]

I watch that Dave's Auto channel and they're there in Utah as well and they swear by Banks stuff. Supposedly the Banks Pedal Monster is pretty nice too. Only thing is if you have a warranty they'll have a cow. They're into saving you guys with the diesels from the gunk they're forced to ingest and fuel pumps that blow up, high exhaust temps, etc.

[@T.I.R24]

If your dealer tells you it voided your warrenty, your dealer is a piece of sh!t.

[@jakewilson24]

I bought the intake and the horn, however I haven’t gotten around to installing the horn yet. I purchased both with the intent of getting a little more noise out of the intake, and the CAI definitely helped with that. You get a little turbo whistle on acceleration, but it’s really noticeable with the exhaust brake on. Hoping to install the intake horn soon, and get the boost tubes down the line for even more noise, but I don’t have my hopes up. But if you want to hear a difference, getting rid of the stock air box with the resonators in it helps a lot.

[@begoodamerica9793]

For me it comes down to Gale the owner of Banks. He's Honest........I Like the RED....

[@dougcjohn]

Enjoyed the video, I’m a Banks supporter porter… have air intake, exhaust, map sensor relocator, pedal monster and 2 iDash in Pod… all great components! Would really like them to release a derringer for newer Fords 6.7. I’m 67, don’t know what "ricey" means… cheap, flashy, silly? I really like the Red Accents, but then again I adore shinny chrome accents and brightly polished aluminum wheels too. The new Black Out or Black Chrome is so bland looking to my eyes.

[@Jc-bo1uu]

I would highly recommend you change your front and rear differential fluid and your transfer case fluid at 20,000 to 25,000 miles if you plan on keeping your truck for a long time.

[@cham5275]

Whys that? Or would you recommend upgrades to them?

[@kavik526town2]

waste of money lmao

[@Jc-bo1uu]

@@kavik526town2 you are entitled to your opinion if that’s what you think more power to you.

[@Jc-bo1uu]

Save the clamps and put them underneath your backseat in your glove box or something. Because those clamps do break in it is a very good idea to have a spare one or even more in your truck. I cannot even begin to tell you how many clamps have broke on my diesel trucks.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

i have all the banks parts on my l5p. the truck is a beast and runs amazingly well!

[@AirRyanTX]

Now all you need JB is their Ram-Air CAI for your L5P! I have a MY23 Ram 2500 Rebel with the 6.7 and did most of the Bank's upgrades throughout it, with just a few hundred miles on the truck. I did the Monster Ram Air intake horn, the beautiful Bank's boost pipes, and the Ram-Air CAI all around the same time, because they all work together to maximize the flow of air. Remember, a diesel engine is essential a big air pump, and the better it breathes, the better it will run. I'm a big fan of their dry air filters; they are cleanable and will last the life of the vehicle.

[@rsbreeze]

Need dyno tests before and after!

[@Jabz1325]

Now you need a Banks iDash with the grab handle mount so you can see your boost and all the other stuff. Great for towing info too.

[@lancetrujillo3155]

Add in a manual regen with that iDash and I'm in.

[@Jabz1325]

@@lancetrujillo3155 that's an option

[@cnetate]

Let's see some test to see real world results! You should add a air intake.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

pedal monster might be the best bang for the buck also!

[@MilanPalushaj-uh3df]

Right decision.

[@fasttruckman]

If you're old enough. You would remember turbos in diesel engines would would whistle as you accelerated. It was because the engine was breathing better and the turbo was getting more air pressure. You don't hear that whistle anymore in today's diesel engines that are being strangled by the EPA noose around the engines neck. As an old truck driver I miss that whistle from the turbo.

[@UserErr0r3578]

Whistling turbo is a sign of a boost leak or inefficient turbo design, it has nothing to do with EPA. Compare your old turbo's housing design, compressor and turbine wheels with something from current decade and you'll see how different they really are.

[@Justthemow]

The best thing you could do for your truck is talk to the guys in Canada about putting your truck on a diet and giving it an upgrade

[@JustAverageJeff]

Why would you upgrade the turbo inlet but not the intake? I would have just waited until I had both of them and then I would only have to work on that part once instead of upgrading part of it and then upgrade the other part later on. Modifications do not increase the black book value.

[@4alphazulu]

Because, specific to the 2024+ models, the air intake upgrade from banks is still 'under development'.

[@JustAverageJeff]

@@4alphazulu still would have gotten a different brand if I was in his shoes.

[@4alphazulu]

@@JustAverageJeff fair enough. I know someone reviewed 3 different intakes, and Banks consistently came out on top.

[@Jassman3536]

JB check your tire pressure. Typically, the roads lean to the right side and I see you have 4 pounds of additional air on the left side. even that out. Also I have found as well as Carli likes the pressures in the rear to be about 5 pounds less. try that and you will notice a much better ride overall...it's like having about 400lbs in the bed.

[@russelljohnson6885]

Does this include the free warranty delete?

[@ronaldspins]

Excellent video I hope to hear a towing test review

[@ChoneyNation]

Are you deleted? If not how restrictive is the DPF? It seems to me that you’re attempting to pack in more air but if the DPF is a choke point then it would be pointless if you can’t get the air out?

[@leestanphill1]

Looks Ricey 😂 You can’t say that JB!! The PC police are coming 🤣 ❤

[@michaellamph4790]

Thanks for this video! Can you post a link to the alternate install method for the turbo inlet tube?

[@Jc-bo1uu]

I like the OEM filter especially in dusty environments. I would just upgrade the intake pip from the turbo to the air filter.

[@Jc-bo1uu]

I like and always use wix air filters. And I use Amsoil for everything. I have got a noticeable improvement with performance with Amsoil signature series. I use Amsoil signature series 5W40 for the engine oil. And I use Ammo signature series, heavy duty transmission, fluid for the transfer case and transmission. And I have done my front and rear differential as well. And ever since I switched to Amsoil for my gear oil, I no longer have the clunky noise with my limited slip rear differential. But I do have a 2019 L5P.

[@Acidrain50001]

The Banks air intake will change the sound some I am not sure how much with the truck you have but the Fords it does and it would be a great fit for what you just did.

[@jeffreyrussell2337]

Have you thought about testing the FASS EGR Filter they have come out with? Enjoy the video, but did the fuel Economy change?

[@BJizzel21]

Love the video. My question is why you chose banks over WCFAB ?

[@Upsidedownfoodpyramid]

Could you add the cold air intake and review it? Any better MPG, HP, Sound?

[@edgerlyb19]

Wish Banks made more for the 3.0 minimax…

[@zakfisher4271]

Will gm void the warranty for these up grades?

[@ksc5522]

All that plumbing work and no banks air intake? gotta get the intake too.

[@joshuarichard4493]

Now all you have to do is the fass EGR filter kit.

[@akkowll]

Justin, Do you have any new opinions for this upgrade? I have a Cummins that I am considering this upgrade. I have heard that some issues have crept up for this upgrade with no other performance upgrades. I have heard that emissions codes have become an issue. My bigger reason for this upgrade is getting rid of the grid pre=heater bolt issue. Looking forward to your response.

[@JeffChurchill-k9i]

Do you have the pedal monster ? I installed the pedal monster and idash on my 2023 L5P and it’s awesome , the delay in the pedal is gone !

[@tomnegri3925]

Wish they made black tubes

[@andrewr2650]

My intent in making this comment is not to badmouth Banks, but i will point out regarding that "flimsy flexible hose", when the turbo is producing boost, the hose in question under pressure which would force out any irregularities in the shape caused by heat. just like a wind sock at the airport. Similarly if it did develop a leak, it would be extremally obvious. turbo air leaks are loud

[@ryank2365]

Are you stating that we should not change these out due to the fact that we will not “hear the leak”?

[@andrewr2650]

@@ryank2365 no, i am saying if there is an leak in the pressure side of the turbo you will be able to hear it quite clearly, regardless of which tubes are installed. It makes the same hissing sound as any compressed air leak. JB made it sound like you could be losing pressure (HP) to a leak in the stock tube and it would go unnoticed, which simply wouldn't happen. I think the banks tubes look really cool and im sure they improve airflow, i just don't agree with some of the things stated in this video about "issues" with the stock tubes.

[@ryank2365]

@ Okay. Thank you for clarifying that. I have been anticipating doing the same set up for my 2022 High Country. One thing I often think is, This truck was designed with what it has. Will adding this hurt the longevity of this truck that pulls 13K every other weekend.

[@gwendolynbrown9386]

You don’t Regret’!

[@danaberman6929]

Off topic, have you greased the ball joints, pivot arm, and tie rods yet? I have not seen a servicing on the front end for the 2500 . I have the new 2500 ZR2 and like your truck, it has 9-10 fittings that need to be serviced.

[@Squidwardtortaline]

If it ain’t tuned, it ain’t doing nothing to the motor. Saw a video where they did a dyno run and it actually lost power and torque doing stuff like this without a tune.

[@jaycam9552]

Will it void the factory warranty? Do you get better gas mileage?

[@pilot41186]

He wont answer ever

[@T.I.R24]

It does not void your warrenty, and it will do jack squat for your mpgs without a tune to take advantage of the increased air flow.

[@jaycam9552]

@@T.I.R24what kind of tune do you recommend… I just want better mpgs I not looking for a radical truck

[@T.I.R24]

​@jaycam9552 before I lost some parts, I ran the edge pulsar piggy back ecm. Worked really well and completely made my brothers banks tuner seem like it wasent even there (we both have at4 3500's mine is a 23 his a 22) But all box tunes will only operate within the factory tolerances. I've seem some bad reviews of the pulsar, never had any issue with mine. Mpgs went from 13 mixed driving to 16 but my truck also has a 6.5 lift and 40's.

[@jaycam9552]

@@T.I.R24ok thanks for the insight I traded my 22 F350 power stroke for a 25 Chevy 3500 HD trail boss duramax I like the chevy better but my ford got better mileage… but I know the duramax needs to break in a little

[@chadmiller6487]

The S&B intake is really nice

[@T.I.R24]

And it's useless.

[@adrianmartinez3220]

S&B doesn’t have a CAI for the 2024 Duramax

[@chadmiller6487]

@@adrianmartinez3220 I know they have it for the 23

[@lrodusmc925]

Are those stock cab lights??

[@oaklakersable]

Has there been a fallow up video?

[@Sdukes001]

Got the pedal monster worked great until it didn’t called them and guess I was past the warranty. 300 bucks down the drain. I believe you can get good products for a lot cheaper than banks again just my opinion.

[@jaymason251]

Did I see the "check engine" light ?

[@RedArmor24]

Has not begun, just press key, won't start, RPM shows 0

[@Billybob50119]

The engine is off, that light will be on until started

[@marissascott2805]

You’ve got to stop with all the “click bait” title. Just do you. You make decent content

[@notme5909]

Does banks also offer a high flow intercooler?..

[@T.I.R24]

Why? If you're going that far, get the best... Mishimoto

[@supporterofsanity]

Just the beginning lol

[@austinsaltsman-gl6zv]

Didn’t know we had so many engineers in this chat! Dudes can barely operate a screw driver but want to make all these proclamations about certain aftermarket parts. This isn’t me even defending Banks products, just comical to watch all this unfold😂

[@timmyrank3479]

if you take out the plastic black box that has the duramax logo on it and cap the hole, you will get more turbo noise.

[@dannyhunter1225]

Fixing to buy a 2024 3500 ram ho. What you think about that you traded yours and got a gmc

[@Bigtuna-jh9uq]

Don’t do it. Ram and Cummins are having all kinds of problems.

[@dannyhunter1225]

@@Bigtuna-jh9uq what problems are they having

[@Bigtuna-jh9uq]

@@dannyhunter1225 I traded my 22 Ram/Cummins due to the ongoing lifter failure problem. The truck was going into regen every day. The seats are comfortable. But other well documented problems. You might not have these problems. But my 2024 6.6 Duramax is way more truck. Just more options for less money. Good luck.

[@lakebuster]

Thinking of selling my 2020 F-250 tremor. I ordered a 2025 2500 AT4X, never had a Duramax the only thing I will miss is the panoramic sunroof. Also on the Ford I can see what gear it is in. Test drove the AT4 and could not find in the settings how to show what gear the truck was in. Am I missing something?

[@Bigtuna-jh9uq]

@@lakebuster you can lock out the gears. But correct, no way to tell what gear you are in. But that shouldn't mater anyway, because you are locked out of certain gears.

[@carlosierra11]

21 mpg how?! I can’t get anything over 9/10.4

[@sleeeper88]

Just did a road trip in my 2024 zr2. 18.6 average driving 75, 15.6 towing 7k 1400 miles. Best milage ever, 24.6 60 miles flat ground 64 mph

[@originalfiremancancelled7303]

Well, did you make a bad decision? Definitely you were aware. The fact that the Cummings engine has been around for well over 100 years and they’ve been performance parts for it available for the last 70 years my 06 4 by four-door Dooley Dodge 24 valve 06, which is the best engine you can buy. I put the ram horn the cat back system on it left the air intake completely stock except for the plastic trash. They put inside of it. Take that out if that stuff breaks it’ll destroy your engine anyways long story short I got 19 miles to the gallon prior to it. I get 29 miles to the gallon now my advice I’ve been watching a lot of other trucks Chevy Ford in the new Dodge those plastic pieces inside your intake tubes get rid of those things if those things fall apart and break your engine will be destroyed and those new Dodge engines. Those Cummings are very expensive.

[@MELOMEOUT]

Good way to void a factory warranty 😂

[@matthewanderson9912]

JB being racist against red. You know Cummins engines are red right? And we all know you fan boy hard over them lol. Red is the best color. Come on man.

[@victorelizalde333]

Oh my gosh

[@jasonmekush5280]

70 thousand dollar truck and gm doesnt give u a boost guage, stupid. oh but drivrrs need a 360 camera a power sunroofs. amazing truck. i think ill get the red recovery hooks like u have.

[@Jon626]

70k and eventually the allison trans valve body fails. National back order and truck goes away for 5 weeks.

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

you don't sound too excited so I am guessing you spent too much money.

[@kennethshoemaker2941]

Better get rid of that CP4 an get a CP3 pump their's kit's out to make them work

[@MZZHZZWZZ]

2016 was the last year GM used the CP4 on the Duramax.

[@IR8GRANDSRT8]

Stick to the inventory reviews, buddy. This is all pixie fairy dust without the delete….. 😂

[@pilot41186]

The fact he nevwr responds to comments shows hes as worthless as hi idea that a bigger tube soemhow changed anything about his turbo when the turbo is still sucking through the same restrictive i take and exhausting through the same restricitve exhaust. I feel it it is a load of bs especially when he cant back anything up becuase he doesnt out gauges

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@pilot41186 he says banks didn’t provide the parts but it’s awfully suspicious that he bought them and has a discount code for viewers. The Banks marketing machine hard at work on the duramax crowd now that the Cummins crowd called them on their BS claims.

[@CharlesAnsman]

👍

[@CatRichardBojangles]

lol he deleted my comment about banks giving him the parts even though he claims to have bought them.

[@pilot41186]

@@CatRichardBojangles shocker I've been watching his channel since the beginning before even came to my state. He's always been to good and snooty for anyone

[@betterthanideserve76]

All of these parts are worthless eye candy. Adds nothing to value. Spend the money deleting and then its money well spent

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@betterthanideserve76 even if you can’t delete there are way better aftermarket parts that cost a fraction of Banks and actually do something.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Not true.

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@t.l.robinson2162 what’s not true?

[@betterthanideserve76]

@@t.l.robinson2162 I can prove my statement but can you. Not knocking the parts per say, they look great, but a deleted diesel with full piping and exhaust is the real deal.

[@T.I.R24]

​@@t.l.robinson2162100% true. All that plumbing does nothing with a stock tune.

[@CatRichardBojangles]

Most of Banks products are nothing but expensive under hood ornaments. There’s plenty of videos proving that their numbers are all for marketing.

[@Jabz1325]

@@CatRichardBojangles i bet you drive a Ridgeline

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@Jabz1325 oh wow that was so funny…

[@franciscoarias8550]

😂​@@Jabz1325

[@Jc-bo1uu]

Save the clamps and put them underneath your backseat in your glove box or something. Because those clamps do break in it is a very good idea to have a spare one or even more in your truck. I cannot even begin to tell you how many clamps have broke on my diesel trucks.