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I finally got around to installing the @Banks Power Pedal Monster on my 2024 TRD Sport gas model, and I have to say I’m really impressed with it. I run premium fuel, if that matters to anyone.
For a little background, I’m already running the Banks cold air intake system and the Banks boost tubes, so I was curious to see how the Pedal Monster would change the driving experience.
The install itself was pretty straightforward. The hardest part by far was disconnecting the factory gas pedal harness. I fought with that thing way longer than I’d like to admit because you’re in such an awkward position under the dash. If anyone else gets stuck, the trick is to press the locking tab on the top of the connector. A little stubby flathead screwdriver worked perfectly for me to depress the clip. Once I figured that out, the harness came right off.
After that, the rest of the install took maybe 10 minutes. Plugged everything in, fired the truck up, and there were no check engine lights or warning messages.
Driving it is where this thing really shines. The Pedal Monster is a beast. I know it’s just a throttle controller and doesn’t actually add horsepower or torque, but it completely changes how the truck feels. The throttle response is instant, and the truck feels so much more responsive.
One thing I noticed right away is that it really wakes up the sounds from the Banks cold air intake. You hear the intake working a lot more because the engine responds so much quicker to your throttle inputs.
The biggest surprise was pulling away from a green light. I’ve never chirped the tires in this truck before, but it actually did it with the Pedal Monster. The crazy part is I wasn’t even on one of the aggressive settings. I was using one of the milder settings, and it still broke the tires loose for a second.
Overall, it makes the Tacoma feel way more responsive and a lot more fun to drive. Between the Banks cold air intake, the Banks boost tubes, and now the Pedal Monster, the truck just feels much more alive. If you’re on the fence about getting one, I’d definitely recommend it. It’s one of those mods that puts a smile on your face every time you drive.
For a little background, I’m already running the Banks cold air intake system and the Banks boost tubes, so I was curious to see how the Pedal Monster would change the driving experience.
The install itself was pretty straightforward. The hardest part by far was disconnecting the factory gas pedal harness. I fought with that thing way longer than I’d like to admit because you’re in such an awkward position under the dash. If anyone else gets stuck, the trick is to press the locking tab on the top of the connector. A little stubby flathead screwdriver worked perfectly for me to depress the clip. Once I figured that out, the harness came right off.
After that, the rest of the install took maybe 10 minutes. Plugged everything in, fired the truck up, and there were no check engine lights or warning messages.
Driving it is where this thing really shines. The Pedal Monster is a beast. I know it’s just a throttle controller and doesn’t actually add horsepower or torque, but it completely changes how the truck feels. The throttle response is instant, and the truck feels so much more responsive.
One thing I noticed right away is that it really wakes up the sounds from the Banks cold air intake. You hear the intake working a lot more because the engine responds so much quicker to your throttle inputs.
The biggest surprise was pulling away from a green light. I’ve never chirped the tires in this truck before, but it actually did it with the Pedal Monster. The crazy part is I wasn’t even on one of the aggressive settings. I was using one of the milder settings, and it still broke the tires loose for a second.
Overall, it makes the Tacoma feel way more responsive and a lot more fun to drive. Between the Banks cold air intake, the Banks boost tubes, and now the Pedal Monster, the truck just feels much more alive. If you’re on the fence about getting one, I’d definitely recommend it. It’s one of those mods that puts a smile on your face every time you drive.
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