Banks Power 11-15 Ford 6.7L F250-350-450 Ram-Air Intake System - Dry Filter

The Banks 42215-D is a Ram-Air intake with a dry filter element for 2011-2015 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks with the first-generation 6.7L Power Stroke. It is aimed at owners who tow, want lower EGTs and better economy on the highway, and are tired of paying for the factory paper element, which on these trucks is a large, awkward filter that gets replaced rather than cleaned.

How this intake differs on the 2011-2015 Power Stroke

This is not a full tube replacement like many diesel intakes. Banks keeps the factory fresh-air path and the stock bellows to the turbo, and replaces the air box itself: a new sealed housing, a lid, and a short Banks intake tube with a conical filter that sits inside the box. The stock mass airflow sensor moves to the Banks tube in the factory location and orientation. CARB describes it the same way, noting that the stock air intake tubing is retained. Banks rates the system at up to 26 percent more flow than stock, which helps the turbo hold boost under load with lower exhaust temperatures.

Because the housing stays enclosed and keeps the factory fresh-air inlet, the filter breathes outside air, not under-hood heat. The dry element, Banks filter 42188-D, is cleaned and reused with no oil to manage.

Reasons owners make the swap

• EGTs run high on long grades with a fifth wheel or gooseneck
• The factory filter is due and you would rather buy one washable element
• A cracked stock housing or broken lid clips letting unfiltered air in
• Dusty work sites where frequent filter service is a fact of life
• Concern about oil from an oiled filter reaching the MAF sensor

If the truck feels down on power because the transmission is slipping, flaring or locking into one gear, the problem is not airflow. Start with our 6R140 TorqShift problems and service guide, and see 6R140 overheating prevention if your trans temps also climb when towing.

Before you buy

Open the hood and confirm the 6.7L Power Stroke and the stock air box with the restriction gauge on top; this kit reuses that gauge and its grommet. Check the bellows between the box and the turbo for cracks, because this kit keeps it in service. A split bellows will let dirt past any filter, so replace it if it is damaged. Write down any stored codes before the install so you have a baseline.

Fitment

Listed for 2011-2015 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 pickups with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. The Banks manual for this system and CARB Executive Order D-161-132 both cover 2011-2016 model years, so a 2016 is included at the manufacturer level. CARB D-161-132 exempts 42215-D, so it is legal for street use in California on those years when the supplied CARB label is displayed. The 2017 and newer trucks take a different kit, the Banks 41890-D. Gas-engine trucks are not covered, and cab and chassis models should be confirmed with us first. If you are not sure, send us the year and VIN. Transmission parts for these trucks are in our 6R140 collection.

Install notes

• Tools per Banks: standard and #3 Phillips screwdrivers, 1/4 and 5/16 inch nut drivers, and the T-20 Torx bit supplied in the kit for the MAF screws.
• Loosen the bellows clamp, pull the restriction gauge and grommet, unplug and remove the MAF, then unlatch the four lid clips and lift out the stock box. Keep the hold-down bolt.
• Move the stock fresh-air intake gasket to the Banks housing and press the housing feet fully into the rubber isolators.
• Remove the old MAF gasket, fit the new one, and mount the MAF to the Banks tube with the connector opposite the gauge. Do not overtighten.
• Clamp the filter to the tube at 44 lb-in (5 Nm) after you hear it snap on, seat the bellows against the stop, and tighten the bellows clamp to 44 lb-in.
• Place the CARB label on the grille or radiator cross member where an inspector can see it.

Clean the dry element with a dry filter cleaner and a gentle rinse from the clean side, then let it air dry. Add a Banks Pedal Monster for sharper throttle response, and for heavy towing a deep 6R140 transmission pan adds fluid capacity.

Does the 42215-D replace the intake tube to the turbo?

No. It replaces the air box, lid and filter and adds a short Banks tube inside the box. The stock bellows to the turbo and the factory fresh-air inlet stay in place.

Will it fit a 2016 F-250?

Banks and CARB order D-161-132 both cover 2011-2016 for this kit. Our listing says 2011-2015, so send us your VIN for a 2016 and we will confirm before you order.

Is the 42215-D street legal in California?

Yes. CARB Executive Order D-161-132 exempts 42215 and 42215-D for 2011-2016 Ford 6.7L trucks. Display the supplied CARB label on the radiator cross member.

Can I keep my factory restriction gauge?

Yes. The gauge and its rubber grommet move from the stock box to the Banks intake tube.

How do I service the dry filter?

Tap out loose dirt, spray on a dry air-filter cleaner, rinse with low-pressure water from the clean side out and let it dry. No oil is used on the dry element.

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