Banks Monster Ram Dual Heater Upgrade Kit (42830)

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Note: This kit is intended for trucks equipped with Monster-Ram intake systems.

Keep your Cummins ready for the cold with the Banks 750W Heater Upgrade Kit. This bolt-on upgrade doubles the Monster-Ram’s heat output for quicker, more reliable starts in freezing temps. Built tough and designed to fail-safe, it’s the smarter alternative to the stock grid heater.

Part Number: 42830

•  Doubles heat output
•  Fail-safe design
•  Reliable cold starts
• Simple bolt-on install 
• Zero maintenance required 
• Includes 750 Watt Coil Heater, Copper Washer & Heater Coil Extension Wire

Test Criteria 

Banks followed RAM's cold start recommendations. Per the owner’s manual, RAM recommends the use of the block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F/-29°C.

Using a controlled climate chamber, their first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled their test truck to cold start down to -30°F/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, they also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. We were able to cold start down to -20°F/-29°C. 

All tests were performed with two intake air pre-heat cycles per the owner’s manual. Intake air temperature is just one factor contributing to a successful cold start. Individual results may vary. Testing is ongoing with a detailed video forthcoming.

Test Vehicle Configuration

• 2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed
• Mileage 7,8XX
• Vehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram
• Minimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature
• #1 Diesel fuel
• AMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil
• New Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge
• New MOPAR fuel filter
• New MOPAR fuel/water separator
• New MOPAR air filter

RAM recommends the use of a block heater at 0°F/-17°C and mandates its use at -20°F/-29°C. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to premature wear and/or failure of key components, including pistons, rings, and cylinder walls.