Banks Power 10-12 Dodge 6.7L Ram-Air Intake System - Dry Filter
Banks part 42180-D is a dry-element Ram-Air intake built for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups with the 6.7L Cummins. Owners of these trucks typically want two things from an intake: cooler exhaust temperatures when the trailer is hooked up, and a filter that can be washed instead of thrown away. The dry version adds a third: no oiling, ever, which keeps residue off the mass airflow sensor.
On these trucks the factory box sits on the passenger side near the battery and feeds the variable geometry turbo through a molded tube. The Banks kit swaps in an enclosed housing (Banks part 42181, specific to 2010-2012), a large dome filter mounted to the lid, and a smooth-bore tube to the compressor. Because the housing is sealed, the filter breathes fender-side air rather than heat soaking off the engine. Banks claims the system is up to 50 percent less restrictive than stock with an intake density gain of about 6.4 percent, and publishes peak gains of up to 28 hp and 52 lb-ft. Those are manufacturer numbers, but denser air at the compressor is exactly what brings EGT down on a hard pull.
A 4-1/2 inch bellows between the housing and the tube absorbs engine movement, so the plumbing is not fighting the motor mounts every time you take off with a load.
If the truck is actually losing power because the transmission is slipping or flaring on the 2-3 shift, an intake will not help. Our 68RFE Ram 3500 Cummins problems guide covers the clutch, solenoid and converter failures common on these years.
Confirm the model year on the door sticker, not the title, since a 2009 needs the 07-09 housing. Inspect the stock tube and turbo inlet coupler for splits and oil, and note whether your stock lid has a filter minder; the Banks cover takes the factory gauge and grommet, and a plug comes in the kit for trucks without one. Pull and record any stored codes so you have a clean baseline. Our 2010 68RFE rebuild parts list is also handy if you are planning other driveline work at the same time.
Fits 2010-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups with the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel. The Banks manual is written for pickups, so ask us before ordering for a cab and chassis truck. For a 2007-2009 truck, the correct kit is the 42175-D; for 2013 and newer, a different system is required. CARB Executive Order D-161-102 lists 42180-D for 2010-2012 Ram 6.7L, but the version posted by ARB is stamped rescinded, so California owners should confirm status before installing. When in doubt, send your year and VIN. Driveline parts for these trucks are in the 68RFE collection.
Service the dry element with a dry filter cleaner and a low-pressure rinse from the inside out; Banks recommends cleaning every 50,000 to 100,000 street miles, or replacing the element when a restriction gauge reaches 18 inches of water. Add the Banks 25998 cold-side boost tubes to finish the air path, and if the truck lives on a trailer, a deep 68RFE pan adds fluid capacity and cooling.
| Brand | Banks Power |
| Part number | 42180-D |
| Fits | Banks Power 10-12 Dodge 6.7L Ram-Air Intake System - Dry Filter |
| Type | Short Ram Air Intakes |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. 2007-2009 trucks use housing 42176 in kit 42175-D. The 42180-D uses housing 42181, which is shaped for 2010-2012 trucks only.
Same housing, tube and hardware. The 42180 ships with an oiled cotton element and the 42180-D ships with a dry element that is cleaned without oil.
Banks recommends every 50,000 to 100,000 miles on the street and more often in dusty or off-road use. With a restriction gauge, service it when the reading hits 18 inches of water.
No. It bolts on and reuses the factory MAF and IAT sensors. Banks designed it not to set fault codes on a stock calibration.
It appears on CARB order D-161-102 for 2010-2012 Ram 6.7L, but that order is marked rescinded on the ARB site. Check current status before installing on a California-registered truck.
