I think I need a tuner for my 2021 Ram 2500

[1jimalexander]

I just purchased a 2021 2500 Longhorn Limited with the 6.7 Cummins.
This truck seems more sluggish than my 2014 2500 Ram Laramie.
Friends have suggested programming it.
I'm having trouble finding reviews of Tuners for 2021 engines.
Can someone guide me in the right direction?
Thanks, Jim

 

[Firebird]

A Pedal Commander will help a lot

 

[mtnrider]

If you really feel the need to tune it I would suggest checking out calibrated power (duramaxtuner.com) they provide emissions compliant tuning. Just be aware you are throwing away you warranty so as long as you are comfortable with that proceed at your own risk.

The EPA has cracked down on a lot of the diesel tuners so your choices are very limited.

I cannot believe you feel you 2014 is more responsive then your 21 (unless it was tuned). Every one I know says the opposite about the newer trucks?

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[Firebird]

If you really feel the need to tune it I would suggest checking out calibrated power (duramaxtuner.com) they provide emissions compliant tuning. Just be aware you are throwing away you warranty so as long as you are comfortable with that proceed at your own risk.

The EPA has cracked down on a lot of the diesel tuners so you choices are very limited.

I cannot believe you feel you 2014 is more responsive then your 21 (unless it was tuned). Every one I know says the opposite about the newer trucks?

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I agree, my 2021 is much more responsive than my 2011, 2013 and 2016 were.

 

[Razzman]

Put a Banks Pedal Monster on it, takes away all of the pedal lag which is probably what you feel.

 

[RedneckHippy]

Call Canada

 

[1jimalexander]

Thanks for the responses. I definitely don't want to void the warranty. I will look into Pedal Commander. The lag is what I'm noticing.

 

[JayLeonard]

Has anyone here installed a Banks or other pedal enhancing device on a 6.7?
And does it increase smileage?

 

[Razzman]

Has anyone here installed a Banks or other pedal enhancing device on a 6.7?
And does it increase smileage?

I haven't ordered mine yet but this may help you and your question
Banks Pedal Monster RAM 6.7L

 

[Firebird]

Has anyone here installed a Banks or other pedal enhancing device on a 6.7?
And does it increase smileage?

I run a Pedal Commander and love it! No, it does not increase the economy

 

[Moose2]

He said smileage.....

 

[JayLeonard]

He said smileage.....

Yes I did!

 

[mtnrider]

I have a pedal commander on mine (they all do the same thing), and yes it makes it feel a little more responsive but it's no tuner so no increase in HP, Tq, or mpg. Maybe a little increase in smpg though.
I think it really depends on your driving style though, Some people don't like them. I drive with a light foot and like the way it made it a little more responsive. Someone that drives with a heavy foot might not like it or see as much difference?

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[JayLeonard]

I have a pedal commander on mine (they all do the same thing), and yes it makes it feel a little more responsive but it's no tuner so no increase in HP, Tq, or mpg. Maybe a little increase in smpg though.
I think it really depends on your driving style though, Some people don't like them. I drive with a light foot and like the way it made it a little more responsive. Someone that drives with a heavy foot might not like it or see as much difference?

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Thank you. That's good intel.

 

[1jimalexander]

Ok then...I've got the Pedal Commander for my 2021 Ram Longhorn 6.7L. Tried to install it but I can't see how to disconnect the original connector from the accelerator. Can someone give me the location of the locking tab for this connector?
Thanks, Jim

 

[Firebird]

Ok then...I've got the Pedal Commander for my 2021 Ram Longhorn 6.7L. Tried to install it but I can't see how to disconnect the original connector from the accelerator. Can someone give me the location of the locking tab for this connector?
Thanks, Jim

It’s a small slide tab directly on the side of the pigtail connector that plugs directly on top of the accelerator pedal. It only slides a few mm’s. Slide it up, and the connector pops right off. It’s a 30 second install

 

[1jimalexander]

Thank you Firebird for the info. I'm assuming the tab is on the side I can see. I'll give it a try.

 

[1jimalexander]

Got it! The tab is hidden on the brake side but based on where the PC tab was I figured it must be back there and fooled around with a screwdriver feeling for indentations and got it.
Tested it and it seems to make a difference. However, one thing I was hoping for was that cruise control would keep up on hills but it still looses 1 or 2 mph anything greater than a 5% grade.
What mode would be recommended for hilly 65 mph highway.

 

[Firebird]

I run mine on Sport, then I adjust it + or - some depending on terrain

 

[KKBB]

I had one on my 2016 cummins, I noticed it would downshift more on hills with it than it did without...assuming it is thinking you are stepping on the pedal harder, so it will downshift. I've also noticed that my 2012 and 2016 will lose more speed on hills while my 99 and 2005 never dropped speed at all. Can't comment on newer ones than 2016 since I am now in a 2019 hemi, but it's amazing that they seemed programmed better for cruise 20 years ago than they have been recently.