Grid heater failure - 2500 6.7

[Brutal_HO]

The Glacier Diesel kit is a better option all around if you still want a decent grid heater (or not) without using a stupid intake horn glow plug in the banks that's mostly ineffective anyway. The GDP is a repalcement plenum that flows better and can use either the OE intake horn or aftermarket and offers the option of a single or dual grid heater that's outside the plenum.

 

[sstoner911]

The Glacier Diesel kit is a better option all around if you still want a decent grid heater (or not) without using a stupid intake horn glow plug in the banks that's mostly ineffective anyway. The GDP is a repalcement plenum that flows better and can use either the OE intake horn or aftermarket and offers the option of a single or dual grid heater that's outside the plenum.

Still a little pricey for the issue trying to be solved.

 

[WXman]

Well I brought her home tonight. My first Cummins. According to the door placard it was built on a Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.! I'm cursed! Guess I'll disconnect the grid heater tomorrow. It's got 46,500 miles on it.

 

[Trash Panda]

Still a little pricey for the issue trying to be solved.

Unfortunately that seems to be the trend with most any newer vehicle.

Spend more money than is reasonable, to fix a problem that never should have left the testing phase of the vehicle being developed.

 

[2K6TBSS]

Yes.

I have not noticed any difference really over the stock setup in regard to performance. The only plus was it fixed the grid heater bolt but at a much more significant cost. Now, maybe if you coupled it with other upgrades like boost tunes etc you might notice some "seat of the pants" differences...who knows. The Monster Ram is my only mod under the hood. I feel like the banks stuff is probably only good if you are emissions intact tuned and or deleted with a tune.

Thanks for the feedback. I've been contemplating the Banks horn, but now I might just do a grid heater delete. I don't live in a climate that gets really cold, I might see mid 30's in the winter for a few mornings.

 

[sstoner911]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been contemplating the Banks horn, but now I might just do a grid heater delete. I don't live in a climate that gets really cold, I might see mid 30's in the winter for a few mornings.

Ya I am in Southern Arizona and it might see freezing every now and then...

 

[ErikTheRed]

I live in the valley in Nor Cal and "cold" isn't really in our vocabulary much. (We traded cold weather for communism.... not a good trade...) I'd like to disconnect the grid heater but I do NOT want to deal with CEL issues. Whats the best way to do this, or is there always a risk of a CEL no matter how its done? If I order one of the grid heater delete kits, how involved is the install on my still-under-warranty 2024?

 

[sstoner911]

I live in the valley in Nor Cal and "cold" isn't really in our vocabulary much. (We traded cold weather for communism.... not a good trade...) I'd like to disconnect the grid heater but I do NOT want to deal with CEL issues. Whats the best way to do this, or is there always a risk of a CEL no matter how its done? If I order one of the grid heater delete kits, how involved is the install on my still-under-warranty 2024?

When it comes to aftermarket parts every dealership is different from my experience. I have had some shop managers that were absolute A-Holes and would go out of their way to ensure you were denied on a warranty claim. I had another dealership that never questioned warranty work for my 2017 2500 that was tuned and deleted.

I think disconnecting the grid heater at the relay on the passenger side is the most simple, cheapest fix. I have neve seen anyone complain about a CEL they cant get rid of.

 

[Farmer 5500]

Have some concern about this on my 2020 5500. Could one install a switch to turn the grid heater off when climate if above freezing, then flip it “on” for below freezing climate?
Would that reduce duty cycles and help the bolt last longer?
Would be cool if you could connect it to upfitter switch in cab???

Or could the bolt be better secured/replaced so it won’t fall?

Looks like the Glacier kit only good up to 2019 trucks? YES it is very expensive.

 

[sstoner911]

Have some concern about this on my 2020 5500. Could one install a switch to turn the grid heater off when climate if above freezing, then flip it “on” for below freezing climate?
Would that reduce duty cycles and help the bolt last longer?
Would be cool if you could connect it to upfitter switch in cab???

Or could the bolt be better secured/replaced so it won’t fall?

Looks like the Glacier kit only good up to 2019 trucks? YES it is very expensive.

People who live where its below zero routinely have reported no issues on starts. Some just use the block heater.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Have some concern about this on my 2020 5500. Could one install a switch to turn the grid heater off when climate if above freezing, then flip it “on” for below freezing climate?
Would that reduce duty cycles and help the bolt last longer?
Would be cool if you could connect it to upfitter switch in cab???

Or could the bolt be better secured/replaced so it won’t fall?

Looks like the Glacier kit only good up to 2019 trucks? YES it is very expensive.

Not sure where you're looking.

Way cheaper than banks and a WAY better grid heater (or not).

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[sstoner911]

Way cheaper than banks and a WAY better grid heater (or not).

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Not really that much cheaper - even at the regular price if you need both parts from Glacier.

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[Trash Panda]

Not really that much cheaper - even at the regular price.

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Yeah, I’ve seen the “way cheaper” claim made a bunch, but that’s definitely not the case anymore.

It’s peanuts when compared to the rest of the cost of ownership of a 1 ton pickup. Lol

 

[Brutal_HO]

Not really that much cheaper - even at the regular price if you need both parts from Glacier.

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Few will need the dual element GDP. The single element is $513. How is that not cheaper than the $898 Banks setup with a sh*tty glow plug? Do you not understand that's a package with the plenum and heater grid? You can use the stock intake tube. I'm not getting your math.

Here's the single for cab&chassis @ $528.

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[sstoner911]

Few will need the dual element GDP. The single element is $513. How is that not cheaper than the $898 Banks setup with a sh*tty glow plug? Do you not understand that's a package with the plenum and heater grid? You can use the stock intake tube. I'm not getting your math.

Here's the single for cab&chassis @ $528.

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Well, it wasn't clear to me what is included at first I guess:



Then below it talks about the plenum...which the heater bolts to. Which is why I SAID:

"Not really that much cheaper - even at the regular price if you need both parts from Glacier."

But coming from the Jeep world every part costs $200 to upgrade(joke between me and the wife when she asks what the parts cost) - so if you spend $500 whats another $300?? LMAO

So aggressive.... LOL

 

[Farmer 5500]

Few will need the dual element GDP. The single element is $513. How is that not cheaper than the $898 Banks setup with a sh*tty glow plug? Do you not understand that's a package with the plenum and heater grid? You can use the stock intake tube. I'm not getting your math.

Here's the single for cab&chassis @ $528.

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Thanks. I looked them up and couldn’t find anything for trucks 2020 and newer. Must have been old link.

 

[WXman]

Banks includes everything. Intake horn, plate, heater element, gaskets, bolts, shield/ cover, etc.

The other brands seem to sell everything individually.

I don't see the savings. I'll probably go Banks on mine because of better R&D.

 

[sstoner911]

Banks includes everything. Intake horn, plate, heater element, gaskets, bolts, shield/ cover, etc.

The other brands seem to sell everything individually.

I don't see the savings. I'll probably go Banks on mine because of better R&D.

If you are expecting any performance benefits, you might be disappointed.

I have not seen any after installing mine.

 

[Trash Panda]

If you are expecting any performance benefits, you might be disappointed.

I have not seen any after installing mine.

There is just about nothing “bolt on” about performance parts anymore.

It all requires tuning.