EASY and FUN Banks Ram Air Intake install for Jeep WranglerJK

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[@turbojunki]

I prefer the Banks look and fit and finish over most of the others. Great job Jason.

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I agree and thank you!

[@brainards11]

I was on the fence of considering a cold air intake for the JK...but, you convinced me on a Banks intake...thanks for the video!!!

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You'll be happy with the results!

[@brainards11]

@@AutoEdits I love the videos...I wanted some more pep to my 3.6 2016 JK and I purchased a Livernois racing tune for the Jeep JK and absolutely love it. I'm not a sponsor or employee of them...but, just a customer that loved their product. Look into doing a video for a tune...I'm very happy I purchased it and installed it! My Horsepower is now probably around 345!

[@ledfoot666]

I've been rocking this intake for about 10 years on my 12 jk 2dr 6 speed along with a superchip 93 octane tune and Dynomax shorty exhaust and its been absolutely awesome. Better sound, better MPG ( I'f you can stay off the gas) and most importantly more power! I never hesitate to do this combo on any vehicle I own. they just run better too.

[@gutajo01]

Jason, thank you for another great video, on my 2018 JKU, and I've been using it since 2019 when I bought my Jeep and it runs perfect and I am really happy with it, also add the Doble filter with protected a little more...

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Glad to hear you're happy with the setup!

[@mfranano78]

3000-3500 RPM is a sweet spot for that thing. I love mine!! It **almost** makes up for my lack of re-gearing. And....now you are CA-legal

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Yep👍

[@chuckisbusy]

AFE momentum intake dry media filter… installed it on my JK when you did the k&n. Has been flawless!

[@302hardtailr6]

That is a much better looking system than most others for sure. Banks does make top of the line stuff. Thanks for the video.

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You're right, they definitely put some thought into the design.

[@dereck1933]

I put that intake on my 2012 jku, love the sound. I used a oiled k&n filter and was easy to take apart for service. My only problem with it is that you should stay out of water that's not more than a flooded street. I may have been going a little fast and water might have been a little deep but a tacoma went through it and I also did about half way. Then trailered to a rebuilt engine. I like banks products and this one is good as long as you aint playing in alot of water. In case anyone wondering there was no water in the interior.

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Interesting share, thanks.

[@Jo_and_HisJK]

Another awesome video! You can make something so simple look extremely entertaining.

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I appreciate it, I try to make them as fun as possible!

[@Jo_and_HisJK]

@@AutoEdits would be awesome if these companies offered you a discount code along with a commission when using your discount code. You make a lot of good videos on stout products

[@travislarson5192]

Great video, and enjoyable to watch. Thanks for creating wonderful content Jason!

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Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@Jr.1738]

Thanks Jason! Now time for a new Air Intake 😎

[@jr_jeep4470]

Cool install, will check them out. Thanks

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You betcha 👍

[@kevinp2820]

As JustNobodyButMe pointed out by molding the plastic housing with a heat gun would have maintained the cold air flow as Banks designed it. Now what you did allows hot air off the radiator to contaminate the cold air flow. I would try adding some sort of a cover over the area you cut out. Even if you used some of the Flex Seal tape to modify the opening would be better than leaving it open. Banks products are the best designed and tested before getting released to the public. Good video!

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks for the great suggestion. I'll have to play around with that!

[@BernardManansala]

When it came time to upgrade the intake on my Gladiator, Banks and K&N Cold Air were my options. Went with K&N only because I did not know enough about Banks.

[@AutoEdits]

It's funny how the learning curves work in this hobby. I wouldn't have checked this one out unless my friend Joe hadn't sent it to install on his Jeep.

[@jeffreyforbes2733]

I have one on my 09 JKU.

[@woof3598]

been a while. maybe Engine masters, the diff between a steel tube and a plastic one, the plastic won out on the Dyno, had these of a couple of my tacos, I could tell a slight difference on my 4 Cly, not so much on the 6

[@RedGhost_1]

Almost bought this for my jk a few weeks ago along with Banks cat back. But have to wait now.

[@AutoEdits]

It's a great upgrade and you won't regret it!

[@AngelRodriguez111]

I ran this intake on my jku for a couple of years and there are some pros and cons. Pros are it sounds amazing and on the highway with good air flow. You definitely feel the increased horsepower and torque. The cons are if you're stuck in traffic or on a trail and the filter is sucking in hot air. You will actually notice less throttle response and less power. If you're doing water fording situations, there's a hole in the bottom of the air box where water can get in at a lower depth than the stock air box. Made me very nervous when I was doing the Rubicon.

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I appreciate the real-world feedback.

[@Wolf9326]

Great video! Love every video! Have you ever considered a Hemi swap? I would absolutely love to see that but for sure understand why you wouldn’t want to!

[@AutoEdits]

Hey there, thanks for this! I would really like a Hemi swap at some point. This year I'm going to convert the suspension to long arms and if the Jeep is still as fun to drive... next year could be V8!!!

[@Wolf9326]

@ Most definitely would be the best Hemi Swap on KZbin! Looking forward to everything to come!

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

🔥🔥🔥 banks is the best

[@AutoEdits]

It's top notch stuff for sure!

[@davidb9501]

When I bought my 13 JK a few years ago, it had an AIRAID Cold Air Intake System by K&N. It worked fine until I started adding items requiring power and I discovered the air box interfered with my power distribution box. I could only raise the lid about a 1/4". I ended up breaking a couple tabs on the lid so I could remove it which meant I could not get a good seal when closed. I called Airaid about the problem and their solution was to remove the box so I could check fuses, what a pain in the ass. I ended up going back to the stock set up with a snorkel.

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That does sound frustrating... I think going with a snorkel was a good call.

[@TheRambler-pz1gx]

That extra bit on the underside of the intake tube isnt for sound. It is for when you suck up water it goes into those voids.

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That could be a by product of the chamber but it is an actual Helmholtz chamber for sound control.

[@JustNobodyButME]

i wonder if you could have just used a heat gun and molded the box around the other stuff in the way. Great video. Banks is definitely top notch stuff.

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Oh wow, that is a fantastic suggestion... didn't even occur to me! Thanks!

[@fwschnaar3179]

Sorry 🤔… I’m Older than You😂… And that Sound of the Exhaust and the Throttle Body opening up is what is all about (ps I also own a Harley😳)…Hopefully down the Road you don’t tell us that you have bought an 4XE, and how much you “Love” the Silence 🤔😳😂😂🥰

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🤣I said I liked it sounding more beefy but what I didn't like is hours of highway driving with that dang thing howling away and not making enough power to justify the ruckus 🤣 No 4XE lameness for this dude either 😎

[@rjmacreadyoutpost3121]

I miss my V8 CJ5 😢

[@HeavyH957]

Cool... I have this Airbox on my 2010 3.8.....

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Nice 👍

[@goose502]

I really wish there were more options for vehicle upgrades in CA. The CARB sticker seems to usually be the other 49 states. Lol

[@BernardManansala]

In regards to the issues with gunk build up on your throttle body. Have you considered installing an Oil Catch Can.

[@AutoEdits]

Excellent suggestion, I only had that gunk when I ran the k&n filter. Plus, the PCV valve is only a year old and is doing its job at the moment 👍

[@carlfetterman8808]

I bought a 2014 Rubicon that had a so-called cold air intake and a resonator/ muffler, all Banks brand. Inspection of the intake convinces me it has no advantage over the OEM intake. There is no way it gets cold air any more than the OEM. The exhaust system just makes an irritating noise, and I will be replacing it. It interferes with listening to the radio.

[@navseal345]

👍👍

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Thanks dude👋

[@johngordon2929]

How about a tune to go with it

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I ran a 91 octane tune for a year or so when I got the old CAI and found that the only time a tune felt slightly more powerful was on the highway and didn't matter at all off road. So it was much less complicated to just put it back to the stock tune and run regular unleaded all the time.

[@kewlguyryan]

Do you have to undo everything just to change the filter?

[@AutoEdits]

Yes, but I did a practice run and it took less than a minute to undo one clamp at the throttle body, unhook air temp, pcv and loosen the filter clamp. Took me longer to type this than actually do it... so I'm good with it.

[@Stuka87]

If you went through a deep puddle on the road that caused a lot of spray, does it look like that would go up into the air cleaner with it not having a bottom? Thats my main concern about moving to an after market air cleaner. I don't do deep water crossing. But hitting 6" of standing water on a road is kind of common in the winter here.

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I have hit several big water pools at speed with the other open bottom CAI over the years and have not had a problem with water getting in there.

[@robognu5000]

I’ve had this same kit in my jk for over 8 years. No issues with water getting in. I’ve hit deeper water than expected several times and it made me nervous about it, so I’m more cautious now. It been fine. And it sounds great. I even went back to my factory exhaust in order to hear the intake better😅

[@DanMcD80]

But does it work with the Genesis dual battery tray?

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Yes. The shot in this video of my friend Joe's Jeep has a dual battery setup and the Banks kit.

[@brandofamily]

What are running for an exhaust these days?

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That’s the Magnaflow Overland system and it is downright perfect for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYebqGWwhqaCfs0si=WsJGI1Pd6fHkU3Zl

[@brandofamily]

@ ok. I have the same but thought maybe you swapped in something new.

[@mblake0420]

Definitely wouldn't on the offriad rig

[@EdgarSanchez-nd3pq]

That engine bay looks to clean 😅

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It's only clean on the top 🤣

[@mostafa8221]

First

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GOT IT!!! 🤘

[@shootpse88]

Im glad i live in a state that doesn't restrict your personal decisions about what you want to do to your vehicles!!!! Especially with all the emissions restrictions!!!!

[@biz4twobiz463]

I bet your lungs are happy too?!? CA and NY, for example, have so many people and vehicles, it is necessary to have these emission standards. Or else, the air would be unhealthy to breath and cause people to have health issues. If you do not believe me, then go live in China (pick a nice huge city)...and try to live there for a year or two. Besides the smog and not being able to enjoy the sun... your lungs would feel it...IMO.

[@CrewdogF15]

Not really a true cold air intake

[@AutoEdits]

true, but the air flow of the Banks is dramatically improved

[@CrewdogF15]

I’m sure and definitely interested

[@AutoEdits]

@@CrewdogF15 I drove the jeep downtown yesterday (about 40 minutes each way) for work and kept thinking to myself that it was much more pleasant in the cab and the very slight but noticeable power improvements happen right in the sweet spot of freeway driving. i am pleased.

[@CrewdogF15]

Order for my 2012!!!!!

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@@CrewdogF15 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ipdjbt]

Its crazy you need that stupid CARB sticker. I bet there's zero emissions difference between the 2 intakes.

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Many states require an approved intake. That’s why it’s called 50 state approved.