I just installed this kit on my 04.5 Ram with a Stealth 64 turbo and Banks CAI. The increase in power is amazing. Plus, this monster ram kit gives you more turbo whistle.
It’s fed by 3” pipe so reguardless your intake can only flow 3” n to put a bellow in just before it hits the actual manifold loses all its pressure when it hits that large void in the high ram.
Agree that 3.5" intercooler pipe would help. The loss in boost going from 3 to 3.5" is a thing. But also note that this improves flow. A sharp turn (old intake) creates turbulence. The curve to the Monster Air does help.
Yeah I agree but it definitely sounds like the monster ram was designed for better airflow in the sense of like porting a cylinder head to smooth out the casting for less turbulence
Well the shinny color looks nice and all but honestly I’m going to keep my 05 Cummins stock and just cruise it down the road just to be more efficient and less wear and tear on my over all truck
The grid heater is just beneath the pipe section. The ground wire adds an added level of protection against accidental shock if there was stray current from the grid heater. That's my guess.
It's been good, towing my gooseneck trailer from Mississippi to Tennessee with about a 6,000 lb load on it I'm getting 14 to 15 MPG. Overall I'm happy with the install and performance.
No tuner at the moment. If I upgrade my injectors I will get one. The only problem is I'm worried about the transmission. I'll need to do some upgrades on it to handle anymore power.
Thomas O'Bryant assuming you have an automatic with a stock 48re like I do ya they are not the best for holding power. I have tuner but just use an mpg tune and tow tune whenever I’m working my truck but if you don’t put it on a race tune/ beat on the truck you can see some benefits. What mpg are you getting? Gauges would be a good idea I have egt, trans oil, and boost on my gauge cluster 👍🏻👍🏻 keep making videos
@@TCSawmills You should try the Banks Economind Tuner. No need to do injectors with this. It won't hurt your transmission or engine. It is a very safe Tuner that will give you up to 100 HP and is great for Towing. Works AWESOME on my 05 Dodge 2500 Cummins, Nice truck and video. Thanks for sharing....
@@DirectCurrent4u I have 07 5.9 Cummins I just did a 650hp 6 speed transmission clutch kit from south bend. How good is your tuner? I was looking at bully dog edge products from local shops.
@@matthewkirkland6497 I am using a Banks I Dash tuner, The one they recommended for towing.And It is awesome! I tow an RV a lot so it works great and have no issues with it at all.10050 thousand miles using this Tuner so far and no problems at all! It had 5 tunes and I use level 3 the most. It's a 100 hp tuner.I travel between 5 to 10 thousand ft most of the time. Always going up and down mountains. Hope this helps.⚡︎🙏🏻👍
@@TCSawmills I’m looking at a 06 Cummins mega cab 5.9 in Miami with 170k miles. They want 14k but any tips to look at? First time diesel owner and might do a PPI
Is it 4x4? The 06 megacab 4x4 with the 5.9 cummins is pretty much a unicorn and what I have been looking for but can't find at a decent price. $14k is really good with only 170k on it. I had a fuel rail go out on me at about 165k. It was #4 I believe and there's talk about it being somewhat common on the forums. The other issue is with the computer module that controls trailer lights. Has an integrated fuse that trips easily. Has to be reset at dealer. Also a common issue discussed on forums. Other than that this truck has been bulletproof. I'm at 260k+ miles on it and haul heavy loads often. I don't intend to ever sell this truck it's been my dream truck since college. O one last thing the stock radio is junk, I replaced it with an aftermarket one that plays DVD for the kids. Lifesaver on long trips.
One last thing when they crank it up look at exhaust. If there's a puff of white smoke there's injector leak-by. Injector upgrade is a way to get a bit more power. But overall not a lot of issues with the engine. Check under body for excessive rust since you're in a Beach town. Also check color of Transmission fluid. It shouldn't look burnt in color if so it needs to be changed. A burnt red color could mean that temps got hot. If my Transmission ever gives me problems I'm upgrading it then more engine mods such as a tuner, injectors, exhaust and turbo. The current Transmission can handle the basic mods but if you really up the torque and horsepower you will need an upgraded Transmission.
@@TCSawmills I just got out the corps and I’m 23 learning contracting and my uncle who is teaching is telling me I need a truck like his 6.7 Cummins and found that thing
Ok, I have done a decent amount of towing recently. The throttle response is quicker and the turbo spools faster. Fuel savings are very slight I'm seeing about 1 mpg. If you do this model you need to have a new intake to go with it as well to really see gains. Overall I'm happy with it faster throttle response and it sounds great, turbo spool sound is a bit more noticeable. So if you're looking to pay it off in fuel savings it's going to take a long time. I'm about to take a 1000 mile trip towing a load I should have more data in the next week or so.
Still don't have a lot of drive time. I have seen about a .7 mpg gain in city driving but that's preliminary. I'll be towing this weekend so I should have a better idea. Biggest thing is the spool up of the turbo and more throttle response. I'll keep you posted.
Tim Godby basically it’s better flowing than stock allowing more air to move thus allowing the turbo to spool faster... great upgrade that is complimented by the cold air intake. Small stuff that stills helps the truck run better that is fairly inexpensive👍🏻
@@dylan_24v thnx brotha. I got my cts2 yesterday just waiting on my banks cold air and intake horn for some of that flow action 🤘🏼🤘🏼 think I'll need to upgrade to a fass to match all the new amount of air flow? Gonna put a boost fooler on as well
I installed mine this morning, i could think of alot better ways to spend my money. I seen zero benefits from it. Spooling wasnt any different, airflow didnt seem any better. I even went over everything with spray bottle looking for leaks. $500 for nothing
There is no reason to put an elbow on if you haven’t even upgraded the intake. Without the initial intake flow being unrestricted, only adding an elbow is useless.
I just installed this kit on my 04.5 Ram with a Stealth 64 turbo and Banks CAI. The increase in power is amazing. Plus, this monster ram kit gives you more turbo whistle.
I love to whistle while I work, 😆. My kids and I love the turbo sound.
@@TCSawmillslol
Best video out there on this upgrade. Thanks for the video.
Two hundred and forty thousand miles is nothing, its sounds very good.
It’s fed by 3” pipe so reguardless your intake can only flow 3” n to put a bellow in just before it hits the actual manifold loses all its pressure when it hits that large void in the high ram.
Agree that 3.5" intercooler pipe would help. The loss in boost going from 3 to 3.5" is a thing. But also note that this improves flow. A sharp turn (old intake) creates turbulence. The curve to the Monster Air does help.
Yeah I agree but it definitely sounds like the monster ram was designed for better airflow in the sense of like porting a cylinder head to smooth out the casting for less turbulence
@@raychilcote5558agreed with both. I think it’s designed to be used with a larger volume intercooler with more capacity to flow.
Well the shinny color looks nice and all but honestly I’m going to keep my 05 Cummins stock and just cruise it down the road just to be more efficient and less wear and tear on my over all truck
It does look cool, there are some gains and it was easy enough to install.
What kind of gains fuel wise I’m averaging about 15 mpg stock
@@erazco6568 about 2 mpg with cold air intake combo too
My o4 ram has the throttle cable and assembly in that spot next to it... i do not see that on yours?
I put one on my truck and I don’t notice any difference until I change the intercooler.
Will this help with exhaust temps pulling a grade? I have a banks intake and exhaust , considering adding this if I can reduce the pyro temps
Just an FYI this horn is 99% a cosmetic upgrade. You really wont gain anything over the stocker below 600hp. I got mine for free so its worth it.
You're clueless
Had a quick question, why did you have to add the ground wire?
The grid heater is just beneath the pipe section. The ground wire adds an added level of protection against accidental shock if there was stray current from the grid heater. That's my guess.
Where did u get that ground wire from? Did u make it?
Same question. I can't see why you'd need to ground anything that's already literally bolted to the block..
Yo what cold air intake system is that? Can you send me a link?
What size is that ground bolt in the engine
Sound test please!
Can I get the link for it
I installed mine ridiculously quick, like 30 min. But how the hell did you move that dipstick all the way over? Just force it?
I did a bit of bending of the tube a bit further back the get it to match up to the new mount. It was a bit of a pain but it worked in the end.
This is the part I'm totally stuck on right now. I CANNOT move the dipstick enough to even install it.
Looks nice how’s the economy now
It's been good, towing my gooseneck trailer from Mississippi to Tennessee with about a 6,000 lb load on it I'm getting 14 to 15 MPG. Overall I'm happy with the install and performance.
@@TCSawmills thank you ..I ordered the same set up, first diesel powered engine of mine looking forward to make it last a long time
Does it fit stock Intercooler
Yes, all that is stock on my truck.
Do you have a tuner for your truck? Just curious because I also have a 2006 5.9 with similar mods and enjoyed the video 👍🏻👍🏻
No tuner at the moment. If I upgrade my injectors I will get one. The only problem is I'm worried about the transmission. I'll need to do some upgrades on it to handle anymore power.
Thomas O'Bryant assuming you have an automatic with a stock 48re like I do ya they are not the best for holding power. I have tuner but just use an mpg tune and tow tune whenever I’m working my truck but if you don’t put it on a race tune/ beat on the truck you can see some benefits. What mpg are you getting? Gauges would be a good idea I have egt, trans oil, and boost on my gauge cluster 👍🏻👍🏻 keep making videos
@@TCSawmills You should try the Banks Economind Tuner. No need to do injectors with this. It won't hurt your transmission or engine. It is a very safe Tuner that will give you up to 100 HP and is great for Towing. Works AWESOME on my 05 Dodge 2500 Cummins, Nice truck and video. Thanks for sharing....
@@DirectCurrent4u I have 07 5.9 Cummins I just did a 650hp 6 speed transmission clutch kit from south bend. How good is your tuner? I was looking at bully dog edge products from local shops.
@@matthewkirkland6497 I am using a Banks I Dash tuner, The one they recommended for towing.And It is awesome! I tow an RV a lot so it works great and have no issues with it at all.10050 thousand miles using this Tuner so far and no problems at all! It had 5 tunes and I use level 3 the most. It's a 100 hp tuner.I travel between 5 to 10 thousand ft most of the time. Always going up and down mountains. Hope this helps.⚡︎🙏🏻👍
Need to adjust the cp3
Did you plug the meth/water injection port on the top of the horn?
It came with the holes pre-drilled and I put the plugs in it.
Meth makes my truck run for days
@@tomjefferson5101 My neighbor runs for weeks on meth
How much hp does it add
Don’t know for sure unless someone did a dyno on a stock 24valve 5.9 because it’s supposed to give an extra 1.23 pounds of boost
This thing still holding up great?
Yes it is, probably the best upgrade I have ever done on the truck.
@@TCSawmills I’m looking at a 06 Cummins mega cab 5.9 in Miami with 170k miles. They want 14k but any tips to look at? First time diesel owner and might do a PPI
Is it 4x4? The 06 megacab 4x4 with the 5.9 cummins is pretty much a unicorn and what I have been looking for but can't find at a decent price. $14k is really good with only 170k on it. I had a fuel rail go out on me at about 165k. It was #4 I believe and there's talk about it being somewhat common on the forums. The other issue is with the computer module that controls trailer lights. Has an integrated fuse that trips easily. Has to be reset at dealer. Also a common issue discussed on forums. Other than that this truck has been bulletproof. I'm at 260k+ miles on it and haul heavy loads often. I don't intend to ever sell this truck it's been my dream truck since college. O one last thing the stock radio is junk, I replaced it with an aftermarket one that plays DVD for the kids. Lifesaver on long trips.
One last thing when they crank it up look at exhaust. If there's a puff of white smoke there's injector leak-by. Injector upgrade is a way to get a bit more power. But overall not a lot of issues with the engine. Check under body for excessive rust since you're in a Beach town. Also check color of Transmission fluid. It shouldn't look burnt in color if so it needs to be changed. A burnt red color could mean that temps got hot. If my Transmission ever gives me problems I'm upgrading it then more engine mods such as a tuner, injectors, exhaust and turbo. The current Transmission can handle the basic mods but if you really up the torque and horsepower you will need an upgraded Transmission.
@@TCSawmills I just got out the corps and I’m 23 learning contracting and my uncle who is teaching is telling me I need a truck like his 6.7 Cummins and found that thing
Was is worth the $300+
Thinking about getting this for towing
Ok, I have done a decent amount of towing recently. The throttle response is quicker and the turbo spools faster. Fuel savings are very slight I'm seeing about 1 mpg. If you do this model you need to have a new intake to go with it as well to really see gains. Overall I'm happy with it faster throttle response and it sounds great, turbo spool sound is a bit more noticeable. So if you're looking to pay it off in fuel savings it's going to take a long time. I'm about to take a 1000 mile trip towing a load I should have more data in the next week or so.
How did you put the coupler on Mary on the banks intake
What have you noticed so far with power n fuel mileage
Still don't have a lot of drive time. I have seen about a .7 mpg gain in city driving but that's preliminary. I'll be towing this weekend so I should have a better idea. Biggest thing is the spool up of the turbo and more throttle response. I'll keep you posted.
@@TCSawmills thanks for the heads up 👍🏼👍🏼
Tim Godby basically it’s better flowing than stock allowing more air to move thus allowing the turbo to spool faster... great upgrade that is complimented by the cold air intake. Small stuff that stills helps the truck run better that is fairly inexpensive👍🏻
@@dylan_24v thnx brotha. I got my cts2 yesterday just waiting on my banks cold air and intake horn for some of that flow action 🤘🏼🤘🏼 think I'll need to upgrade to a fass to match all the new amount of air flow? Gonna put a boost fooler on as well
Do you hear thag it makes a air blowing noise?
I installed mine this morning, i could think of alot better ways to spend my money. I seen zero benefits from it. Spooling wasnt any different, airflow didnt seem any better. I even went over everything with spray bottle looking for leaks. $500 for nothing
I put stock intake back on after installing one of these. No boost , until high rpms n crazy loss of power. Junk in my opinion.
Mine works awesome 35 lbs boost quality product
Did you put the plugs in?
There is no reason to put an elbow on if you haven’t even upgraded the intake. Without the initial intake flow being unrestricted, only adding an elbow is useless.
You must’ve installed this on a Toyota Tacoma. This hands down one of the best upgrades I’ve ever done, massive feel in towing power and mpg.