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Banks Power TCM installed this weekend

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by grnwdjsn, Mar 3, 2024.

  1. Mar 3, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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    grnwdjsn

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    I installed a Banks Power module this weekend. So far so good. Here are the PROS/CONS

    PROS
    1) Holy shit! I better start a fund for new rubber. Even in City mode at about 2/3 power it will absolutely roast the rear tires. I can't even imagine running in sport mode.
    2) Hesitation and throttle lag are virtually gone.
    3) Throttle response is very snappy. Almost too much, just needs some getting used to.
    4) The set-up and interface are easy and user friendly.

    CONS
    1) Comes with way too much cabling. You have to coil up a shit load under the dash.
    2) There is a pretty cheesy adapter to fit the base unit to the correct wiring harness for the Tundra. Goes from 6 pin to 4 pin. For $300 it could be done much better.
    3) The unit plugs into the brake control and the ODB port, My last truck had a pedal commander and it only needed the brake control.
    4) Because of the cable length and adapter and the two ports it will be annoying to remove every time I take it to the dealer.
    5) Looks like i am going to lose some MPG (which I expected) My pedal commander cost me about 1.5 mpg on Ram. This coupled with lift and big tires will have me around 14 mpg. Results are worth it though.

    All told, I am glad I spent the cash on it. The throttle lag and hesitation drove me nuts. That is not just a Toyota thing either. My 2019 Ram had it bad and my dad's 2019 Ranger is terrible for it. Shame they are producing such awesome turbo motors nowadays and screwing them up with the fuel economy BS.
     
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  2. Mar 3, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    lapoolboy

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    Is this the Pedal Monster?
     
  3. Mar 3, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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    grnwdjsn

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    yes it is
     
  4. Mar 3, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    Black widow TRD

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    Wonder how it’s compares to the JB4…. Link to said TCM ?
     

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