Throttle Response Controller... WOW!

[2112]

For me, it is’t about pressing the pedal harder, it is the lag between pressing the pedal and having the engine respond.

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[BroncoAZ]

I need this for all my throttle by wire rigs.

My F350 powerstroke is the worst. If you need to pass someone in a hurry, be prepared to wait for the telegraph the ECU sent to Dearborn, asking for permission, to return with the go-head.

My friend in Tucson was just telling me how much he likes the Pedal Commander on his F-250 Powerstroke. He’s a gear head with a built Gen 2 Lightning, Mercedes G Wagon, and a couple other toys. I just got the Ford tune for my 2.3L, so if I want anything more after it’s installed I’ll give the PC a try.

 

[Stu10]

I'm glad you enjoy it, but I would rather put that $300 for tune.....or just press the gas pedal harder.

Have you driven a bronco with a pedal commander or similar throttle response controller? If you haven't then I think you would be very surprised on the improvements. It is much more than just pushing the pedal harder.

I really like the difference on the highway. When you go to pass someone and hit the gas you get immediate response and can quickly buzz around someone. Definitely feels like the Bronco has more power. This with the Ford tune may be a great combo.

 

[Mikey D]

Have you driven a bronco with a pedal commander or similar throttle response controller? If you haven't then I think you would be very surprised on the improvements. It is much more than just pushing the pedal harder.

I really like the difference on the highway. When you go to pass someone and hit the gas you get immediate response and can quickly buzz around someone. Definitely feels like the Bronco has more power. This with the Ford tune may be a great combo.

Commander vs Pedal Monster? Any thoughts? All the same?

 

[Bronco Bax]

ive only heard great things about Pedal Commander

 

[Stu10]

Commander vs Pedal Monster? Any thoughts? All the same?

I have only had pedal commander so no thoughts on the pedal monster but believe they all do roughly the same thing. Pedal commander actually has articles comparing them to other options on the market which is kind of cool. Here is the link to their commander vs pedal monster - https://pedalcommander.com/blogs/garage/pedal-commander-vs-pedal-monster.

 

[Mikey D]

I have only had pedal commander so no thoughts on the pedal monster but believe they all do roughly the same thing. Pedal commander actually has articles comparing them to other options on the market which is kind of cool. Here is the link to their commander vs pedal monster - https://pedalcommander.com/blogs/garage/pedal-commander-vs-pedal-monster.

Any install videos available for Pedal Commander - 2.7L?

 

[bradcd]

I've got two manuals and they each have a SprintBooster. For me, these controllers are completely worth it for under $300.

 

[Stu10]

Any install videos available for Pedal Commander - 2.7L?

Yes, I watched the Extreme Terrain install video on Youtube (). It is super easy. The hardest part is figuring out where you want to mount the controller. I just wanted to use my phone to change the settings via bluetooth so I hid my controller up under the dash so it is not visible. Some people keep it out in the open so they can change the settings directly on the controller. That is how I had it on my Jeep.

 

[Mikey D]

Yes, I watched the Extreme Terrain install video on Youtube (). It is super easy. The hardest part is figuring out where you want to mount the controller. I just wanted to use my phone to change the settings via bluetooth so I hid my controller up under the dash so it is not visible. Some people keep it out in the open so they can change the settings directly on the controller. That is how I had it on my Jeep.

How does it interact with stock GOAT modes? Does it override normal, sport, etc...or on top of these modes?

 

[raptorusmaximus]

I have a pedal commander on my gen 1 Raptor and it makes a HUGE difference. It really woke the truck up and made it much funner to drive. Passing was much better etc..
On the bronco, normal mode is de-tuned both engine and trans according to the owners manual they mention how baja and sport modes consists of "engine and trans tuning" I've switched modes from normal to sport under acceleration such as a freeway on ramp and there is a noticeable diffrence. It pulls much harder while the rpm doesn't jump, I think there is a diffrent engine map ( I'll watch the boost level next time I play with it ).
I'm curious how the pedal commander will play out with different modes, if you set it up for normal mode it may be too touchy for sport mode but still a great product.

 

[rtaylor]

Just curious but do you think Ford engineers the throttle lag and lower throttle signal inputs in all modes to save drivetrain parts like transmission, xfer case, driveshafts and axles?

Driveline and engine protection is provided by torque management, so I think the primary reason is to accommodate inexperienced drivers, driving on snow/ice, avoid wheel spin in 2H, etc. Bronco has less power to start with, so normal mode isn't crippled as severely as Ford's performance trucks, but it still has room for improvement.

Devices that modify the pedal sensor attempt to overcome the throttle response limitations, but don't directly eliminate the auto transmission sluggishness. Tuning products, such as the Ford Performance tune improve both the transmission downshift and throttle response, so you get good smooth performance in normal mode without the rpm-holding behavior of sport mode.

 

[Grumpy]

I ordered mine yesterday, be here Friday. I had it in my 15 Mustang GT and my 17 Ram 1500. Great item that doesn't void the warranty of vehicle. I always ran mine in Sport +4. Too much fun not too.

 

[EBG]

Just curious but do you think Ford engineers the throttle lag and lower throttle signal inputs in all modes to save drivetrain parts like transmission, xfer case, driveshafts and axles?

Ford definitely limits torque in 1st and 2nd gears to keep from having to warranty too many driveline parts. Have you ever measured the rear driveshaft diameter at the splines? It's TINY. I swear I've seen steering column shafts that are beefier.

 

[Dadsquatch]

How does it interact with stock GOAT modes? Does it override normal, sport, etc...or on top of these modes?

It's on top of the GOAT modes, so definitely takes some trial and error to dial it in how you like between the GOAT modes and PC modes.

I'm curious how the pedal commander will play out with different modes, if you set it up for normal mode it may be too touchy for sport mode but still a great product.

See my comment directly above. I'm currently using Normal GOAT mode combined with PC Sport 0 mode. It's a bit too touchy at first, but once you get used to it it's pretty amazing. I've found that anything less than Sport 0 isn't worth it, and anything above Sport 0 is too much. I'm satisified with this setup for now, but next is to play around with GOAT Sport mode & other PC modes.

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