Hello Everybody! Owner of a 2016 Ram Eco - Bout to do a full Banks conversion!

[Signman1972]

Bought this truck in February 2023. Found out that I have one of the last of the 2016 models. About two weeks ago, check engine light popped on. Yep, intake manifold, and now, I have a code for the diesel exhaust filter. So I decided that I'd bite the bullet and do a full delete and install Banks intake manifold and throttle delete kit. I have a local shop that didn't even know Banks made such an animal. But they have done the "delete"... Remove EGR cooler, remove DEF components, and line delete these items in the computer. But they typically had been installing a Mopar intake manifold and plugging the EGR. I'm going all in. Delete in all.... We'll see if this little engine grows a set of balls when they are done...lol

 

[Signman1972]

And FYI, I loved it before the codes popped... From what I've heard, this motor can rival the Cummins when in race mode...

 

[1shadowsabre]

"and line delete these items in the computer"
I would look long and hard at a shop that says they can do this...

 

[Signman1972]

They don't do it themselves. They send off the computer

 

[1shadowsabre]

They don't do it themselves. They send off the computer

Do you know who they are sending it to?

 

[Signman1972]

No I do not.

 

[Signman1972]

They are a very well known shop and have been doing custom diesel tuning for many many years. They are legit.

 

[CooterNMI]

Bought this truck in February 2023. Found out that I have one of the last of the 2016 models. About two weeks ago, check engine light popped on. Yep, intake manifold, and now, I have a code for the diesel exhaust filter. So I decided that I'd bite the bullet and do a full delete and install Banks intake manifold and throttle delete kit. I have a local shop that didn't even know Banks made such an animal. But they have done the "delete"... Remove EGR cooler, remove DEF components, and line delete these items in the computer. But they typically had been installing a Mopar intake manifold and plugging the EGR. I'm going all in. Delete in all.... We'll see if this little engine grows a set of balls when they are done...lol

Hello. I just bought the Banks intake manifold and want to install it. I have done the EGR delete and the DPF delete and CAT delete. I’m running the SOfa King Tune stage II program. I contacted SK about doing the Banks Intake manifold install which deletes the swirl valves and the throttle body delete. SKT said they do not support this, even though they earlier said they would for $100.
Anybody know who has a tune to support the Banks Manifold Intake install?

 

[Signman1972]

Well Guys, It's finished! I just got my truck back. Installed the Banks manifold and had the computer custom tuned. They also removed the DPF and CAT. Had to do a little bit of modification to block off the EGR. But WOW what a difference! It was definitely a little pricey, but well worth it in the long run! Wound up costing just around $3800 plus the cost of the manifold and throttle body adaptor,

 

[Signman1972]

I've gone 295 miles so far. For the first time EVER, I'm averaging about 30 miles per gallon. I'm sure that number will fluctuate. But I am seriously impressed!

 

[1shadowsabre]

Keep us updated on your performance and next oil analysis!

 

[BoostN]

Good to hear, like @1shadowsabre said.. keep us updated!

 

[offgridcabin]

Bought this truck in February 2023. Found out that I have one of the last of the 2016 models. About two weeks ago, check engine light popped on. Yep, intake manifold, and now, I have a code for the diesel exhaust filter. So I decided that I'd bite the bullet and do a full delete and install Banks intake manifold and throttle delete kit. I have a local shop that didn't even know Banks made such an animal. But they have done the "delete"... Remove EGR cooler, remove DEF components, and line delete these items in the computer. But they typically had been installing a Mopar intake manifold and plugging the EGR. I'm going all in. Delete in all.... We'll see if this little engine grows a set of balls when they are done...lol

Be sure to have them put an upgraded turbo coolant hose, mine just went... the engineers decided to put in a 3 piece with metal banjo fitting on the ends with a rubber piece in the middle.... rubber hose, turbo heat, engine heat, and lets bury it under the intake manifold... just foolish.