Pulsar/pedal commander opinions

[TJames]

This question is for those of you running a pc and a pulsar. I have some amazon gift cards that I’ve been saving. Right now I can basically buy a pc without coming out of pocket. Or buy a pulsar and come out of pocket about $185. I do plan on getting both eventually, but if you had the choice what one would you go with first? I know this is personal preference but I’d like to hear what you guys who have experience with both think. Thanks!

 

[j517]

I am going to get pulsar that way I can turn off that 4 cylinder crap

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[TJames]

I am going to get pulsar that way I can turn off that 4 cylinder crap

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From what I have read on the forum here the way the Pulsar shuts down the MDS isnt that great. Sounds like when the MDS kicks in, the pulsar will spike the RPMs a bit to turn it back off. This apparently results in a weird noise (burp? lol) from the engine everytime the MDS kicks on and off. Regardless I obviously havent installed a Pulsar yet so I cant attest to it from personal experience. This is coming from individuals on here that have some decent miles ran using the Pulsar. The shift button "trick" seems to be the best solution thus far to deactivate MDS, minus an actual tuner.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

If you had to choose 1 I would choose the Pedal Commander. It gives you more seat of the pants feel and the adjust ability is great. The difference it makes for every day drive ability is well worth it

 

[TJames]

If you had to choose 1 I would choose the Pedal Commander. It gives you more seat of the pants feel and the adjust ability is great. The difference it makes for every day drive ability is well worth it

Thanks for the feedback Nick!

 

[Ramm5.7]

Thanks for the feedback Nick!

I second that response!!
Bought a pc 4 months after purchase, what a kik in the pants!! Mine is the non bluetooth one(read old) and works flawlessly. No fiddling with phone, just reach down and "pump up the jam" lol
I now have both pc and pulsar, it is a GREAT combo imo in lue of a custom tune.
Pulsar, for lack of a better term, pulses in non mds settings. Not real bad but is noticeable so I set wheel button to 8 and all good

 

[TJames]

I second that response!!
Bought a pc 4 months after purchase, what a kik in the pants!! Mine is the non bluetooth one(read old) and works flawlessly. No fiddling with phone, just reach down and "pump up the jam" lol
I now have both pc and pulsar, it is a GREAT combo imo in lue of a custom tune.
Pulsar, for lack of a better term, pulses in non mds settings. Not real bad but is noticeable so I set wheel button to 8 and all good

Thanks this is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for! How long did it take you to add the pulsar after you installed the pc?

 

[Ramm5.7]

Pulsar install is probably 25 min with 10 of those reading instructions and taking my time with the electric harness connections.
Took in to dealer 2 weeks ago and it was a 10 min swap.
Airbox is the biggest obstacle so I made room.....

 

[TJames]

Pulsar install is probably 25 min with 10 of those reading instructions and taking my time with the electric harness connections.
Took in to dealer 2 weeks ago and it was a 10 min swap.
Airbox is the biggest obstacle so I made room.....

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Doesnt seem too difficult. Vararam looks good, considered one of those as well but heard the construction left a little to be desired. Performance seems to speak for itself though.

I appreciate the info, I think I didn't clearly ask my actual question though haha
Once you installed your pc, how long did you wait until you purchased a pulsar? I feel like I'm going to want to have both installed sooner than later.

 

[Ramm5.7]

Doesnt seem too difficult. Vararam looks good, considered one of those as well but heard the construction left a little to be desired. Performance seems to speak for itself though.

I appreciate the info, I think I didn't clearly ask my actual question though haha
Once you installed your pc, how long did you wait until you purchased a pulsar? I feel like I'm going to want to have both installed sooner than later.

Oh, lol. Well when I bought the pc the pulsar wasnt out yet so I ran the pc alone for probably 6-9 months at least. But Im old and my time memory is crappy...lol

 

[j517]

Ok pulled the trigger on the PC. After reading all the issues with the pulsar. Wow it is great no codes no major issues.

The only issue was with the bluetooth connection with uconnect with my phone. Deleted phone and reconnect it. I had to put truck in the lowest setting entry mode it didn't want to go back up as I was driving at 40 mph[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] it was kind of koo looowwwwwweredddd 1500. Put it on off road 2 and I was hoping it stay but it went to aeromode. It may have been a fluke once issue or what ever I still love the PC so far.

Major issue with the PC it makes the truck so fun to drive you will pass home and go cruise just for shots and giggles. Another issue since you are so much cruising you will definatly waste more gas[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]. Gots to pay to play

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[512RAM]

If you had to choose 1 I would choose the Pedal Commander. It gives you more seat of the pants feel and the adjust ability is great. The difference it makes for every day drive ability is well worth it

100% agree!

 

[onemc4you]

For a few dollars more you could reprogram your computer.


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