Pedal Commander?

[Shaggy]

Anyone have one for their Ram? I was curious if you like it. I have one for my raptor but I have mix feelings about it.

Pedal Commander

 

[mikeru]

I have one for our 2020 1500 Limited. I like it but if I were shopping for a throttle controller I'd go with the Banks Pedal Monster instead. I have one on our 2014 F150. It just feels less "notchy" to me. Similar price but it doesn't rely on the accelerator pedal circuit for power, which it was never designed to do, because it's powered by the OBDII port instead. If it fails the accelerator pedal resorts back to stock settings with the Banks unit, and you can continue driving. But if the Pedal Commander fails you lose your accelerator pedal functionality. The only way to continue your drive is to pull over and remove it. There are other reasons I like it better but that's the main one. Not to mention it's made in the USA and not China like most of the other pedal controllers out there, including the Pedal Commander.

 

[Shaggy]

I have one for our 2020 1500 Limited. I like it but if I were shopping for a throttle controller I'd go with the Banks Pedal Monster instead. I have one on our 2014 F150. It just feels less "notchy" to me. Similar price but it doesn't rely on the accelerator pedal circuit for power, which it was never designed to do, because it's powered by the OBDII port instead. If it fails the accelerator pedal resorts back to stock settings with the Banks unit, and you can continue driving. But if the Pedal Commander fails you lose your accelerator pedal functionality. The only way to continue your drive is to pull over and remove it. There are other reasons I like it better but that's the main one. Not to mention it's made in the USA and not China like most of the other pedal controllers out there, including the Pedal Commander.

This one - Banks Pedal Monster ?

I have to see if they work with a Raptor. I have had mine for awhile(Pedal Commander) but just doesn't seem to work they way I wanted it to.

 

[mikeru]

Yeah, that's the one. But I didn't buy from Amazon. I bought direct from Banks. Same price. I also added the OBDII splitter so I could access the OBDII port and not have to unplug the Banks unit...

PedalMonster Torque Response Controller for Chevy, Ford and More (64310, 64311, 64312, 64313) - PedalMonster, Standalone - Banks Power

Launch off-the-line, pass, and merge easier with Banks PedalMonster. Kills turbo lag. Quicker, smoother torque delivery, based on speed and gear. OBD-Connected.

bankspower.com

 

[Griffin]

Yeah, that's the one. But I didn't buy from Amazon. I bought direct from Banks. Same price. I also added the OBDII splitter so I could access the OBDII port and not have to unplug the Banks unit...

PedalMonster Torque Response Controller for Chevy, Ford and More (64310, 64311, 64312, 64313) - PedalMonster, Standalone - Banks Power

Launch off-the-line, pass, and merge easier with Banks PedalMonster. Kills turbo lag. Quicker, smoother torque delivery, based on speed and gear. OBD-Connected.

bankspower.com

Would you recommend the splitter along with the Banks or Pedal Commander for a Diesel too? Or is their other options for diesel upgrades? I am a little foreign to this, so want to get a better idea on what to do. Thanks

 

[rule18]

I've had a PC on my 2017 since (almost) day 1. I like it, it works as expected and it's never caused a code. Damn, did I just say that out loud?

 

[mikeru]

Would you recommend the splitter along with the Banks or Pedal Commander for a Diesel too? Or is their other options for diesel upgrades? I am a little foreign to this, so want to get a better idea on what to do. Thanks

I don't have any experience using a throttle controller on a diesel but I would imagine it's the same as for gasoline engines. The Pedal commander only plugs into the accelerator pedal. You would only need the splitter with the Banks since it's powered by the OBD port and needs to stay plugged into that port.

 

[Griffin]

I don't have any experience using a throttle controller on a diesel but I would imagine it's the same as for gasoline engines. The Pedal commander only plugs into the accelerator pedal. You would only need the splitter with the Banks since it's powered by the OBD port and needs to stay plugged into that port.

Gotcha. Makes sense. Did you notice a difference right away?

 

[Badger 13]

I recently installed a Banks Pedal Monster in friends Chevrolet pickup, and it was like night and day difference in the pedal response. I never realized how much lag was in the GM trucks. He did purchase the OBDII splitter has well.

 

[Griffin]

I recently installed a Banks Pedal Monster in friends Chevrolet pickup, and it was like night and day difference in the pedal response. I never realized how much lag was in the GM trucks. He did purchase the OBDII splitter has well.

Thanks! This helps me with deciding bc it would be for my 2015 GMC 2500. I recently had a ton of engine work done and my NoX sensors and filters were all bad. As soon as they fixed all that my torque I got was like was in a different truck. It was so sluggish getting off the line that is was embarrassing. So you think by adding the pedal commander and OBD splitter will help even more?

 

[HEMIMANN]

Couldn't you combine a tuner plus a pedal response software package? Doesn't HP Tuners allow you to do both? @Wild one ?

I made the mistake of tuning before I knew the throttle response could be improved, and put in a tune with no option for it. I didn't want to do it all over again. i.e. - once tuned, I don't think you can add another package like Banks?

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

For anyone looking for a PC we strongly recommend them to go with the Banks Pedal Monster. Our customers have not had any issues with them and it works as advertised. The built in safeties for the Banks unit and the stock reverse setting are great add ons to keep the truck and vehicle occupants safer. We usually have these in stock for many makes and models

As far as these with a tuner. I recommend to have the tune with stock pedal sensitivity and then use the throttle controller to adjust it so you can do it more "on the fly" for different driving conditions and situations.

If anyone would like a quote, message me

 

[Wild one]

Couldn't you combine a tuner plus a pedal response software package? Doesn't HP Tuners allow you to do both? @Wild one ?

I made the mistake of tuning before I knew the throttle response could be improved, and put in a tune with no option for it. I didn't want to do it all over again. i.e. - once tuned, I don't think you can add another package like Banks?

You can up the throttle response even after you're tuned Brian,what tuner are you using.
As Nick states you can usually combine the 2,but i've never done it,as i've always just adjusted pedal response via tuner.I'm to cheap to buy something like a Pedal Monster or Pedal Commander that doesn't add any power

 

[HEMIMANN]

You can up the throttle response even after you're tuned Brian,what tuner are you using.
As Nick states you can usually combine the 2,but i've never done it,as i've always just adjusted pedal response via tuner.I'm to cheap to buy something like a Pedal Monster or Pedal Commander that doesn't add any power

Waaaay back I bought Diablo Edge in-line ECM with 8 pre-loaded tunes. Did not know about HP Tuners back then.

This thing was programmed through the OBDII port by me. The tow tunes do change the throttle response to almost too quick, but the fuel economy tune leave is as-is, sluggish. Those are the two tunes are go between, I do not use the performance tunes nor the OEM stock pass-through tunes.

 

[Badger 13]

I never realized that GM had an issue with pedal response. I know for years he talked about how he wanted to add something to give his truck some get up and go. He read about the Banks Pedal Monster and asked what I thought of it. I did some research and thought it maybe that would work for him. Pretty easy install on his truck, plug & play on his truck, and he did the app thing on his smartphone. Like I mentioned, it was night & day difference with it, and he was like a little kid with a new vehicle. I'm sure his gas mileage went down for the first couple of weeks until he figured out which setting was the best for him. I don't know if the OBDII splitter is necessary, but I guess it would be there if you needed it. Also an interesting video from Dave's Auto Center in Utah where he installs one on a new Ford diesel truck and his comments about it I thought were quite interesting. I attached the link if you wanted to see it.

BANKS Pedal Monster Install & Review After Oil Analysis Breakdown

Checking out the oil analysis of my buddy Glenn's brand new 2024 Ford F350. Hang out with us while we talk oil change intervals, install the awesome Pedal Mo...

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[bobbanka]

Anyone have one for their Ram? I was curious if you like it. I have one for my raptor but I have mix feelings about it.

Pedal Commander

I have one on my 2017 Ram 1500. I stay in the sportiest mode and get top out much quicker due to zero lag.

 

[edehn]

Banks Pedal Monster. Also, I found that if the conditions warrant it, disengaging traction control helps immensely with the “Giddyup!”

 

[mikeru]

Gotcha. Makes sense. Did you notice a difference right away?

Sorry for the delay in responding...Yes, you definitely notice it right away.

 

[Griffin]

Sorry for the delay in responding...Yes, you definitely notice it right away.

No problem. Haven’t ordered it yet but I most likely will. I let you know if I notice a difference

 

[mikeru]

No problem. Haven’t ordered it yet but I most likely will. I let you know if I notice a difference

Oh you'll feel it. How much you'll feel it depends on the factory throttle response the vehicle has, but IMHO it's the best seat of the pants increase mod you can do.