I recommend trying out the Banks Pedal Monster because the Banks Pedal Monster is the only throttle booster that turns off when you put the vehicle in reverse which is A much safer option. It also gets its power from the OBD port so you will never get dead pedal because if it were to ever malfunction it automatically turns off and goes back to stock.
nice review, the 4runner is no sports car and she was never intened tobe, but she'll take you anywhere and bring you back. love my 2016 trail with KDSS.
Nice review of the product. I just got my 2022 4Runner. This is my first 4Runner and I agree on having to really press the accelerator down to make it go. This would be nice to have. I just have so many other things I want to do.
Hey Connor, I have watched several other U Tubers videos who have installed a Pedal Commander in their 4Runners and Tacoma’s. Based on their and your comments, I think I will just save my money for a supercharger and get some “Real” performance gains for my 2022 4Runner. Good install video, keep up the great work !!
Unfortunately there’s no supercharger for anything after 2019. I’ve been chomping at the bit. Reached out to Magnuson and ProCharger. Guess there’s an issue getting into Toyota’s new CPU
@@AlexA-ki9td Same here on my '20 TRD ORP chomping gnawing and craving a supercharger! Both Mag and Pro techs I talked to verified that they are actively working on it. However the new ECU (2020+) is proving to be difficult to "crack" and map due to the new software changes Toyota made since they no longer offer a Factory Supercharger option (which was a Magnuson back in the day anyway just saying).
Awesome review Sir! Agree, a Pedal Commander will NOT create more horsepower or make the 4Runner "faster". Physics wins because it is a 6000# beautiful capable solid frame on construction powered by 270hp. Now there are some options that help..... Ordered my 2020 TRD ORP with the full TRD Performance package, and the PRO exhaust DOES make a difference from the stock cat-back. A bit "grumbling" sounding but improved performance is noticeable over stock. Absolutely recommend the P/C short term as it gives the driver more finesse and throttle response. With that being said, you still gotta go basic and build it out. CAI, full exhaust, and hell yes.......a Supercharger. Hopefully Magnuson or ProCharger can crack the ECU soon. The supercharger hardware (bolt on stuff) is not the issue. Software and tune is the problem right now. As another commenter mentioned, flash the ECU.....well not recommended in my opinion. I'm waiting on Magnuson and already got my setup "basics" taken care of. CBR RR Life.....Drop a Gear and Disappear!
I love it to be honest, I came from an Audi S5 which obviously has a lot better throttle response time so I was used to not having any lag when I want to punch on it. It is completely up to you whether or not you want to buy it and if that bothers you how laggy/slow it is
It will not. Just believe if you take it in for service and you are still under warranty then you want to disconnect it. Could be wrong about that but I believe I saw it somewhere
Will not affect your warranty, engine, or anything interior wise, because it does not change any factory parameters in the ECU. Been running Power Commanders (same concept) on my bikes for years. Simply an electronic module interface to make the Factory ECU believe (translate) what you want it to believe. Now if you toss on a supercharger welllllllll.........haha!
Be sure you put that on your new 4 runner so us guys here at toyota can void any and all warranty issues you have in the future......You might want to read what kind of any little thing or mod you install makes it so we no longer have to pay for any warrant issue you have
@@jbauern57 OK keep believing that and don't read your warranty. we can and we do when you do an engine mod i.e computer mod....This isn't a case of putting different rims on. You're screwing with the ECU and we do void warranties
Lol I work at Toyota service department. The idea that we would want to void any warranties when that is timely consistent money from Toyota is hilarious. Without warranty work our service department would be out of business. Our warranty time rate is lower than customer pay and the markup in parts is lower as well but think of it as faster nickels over slower dimes. Customers will always get warranty covered work done and postpone anything out of pocket. Why would we want to threaten that cash cow? Any given day our service schedule is majority warranty work.
@@jmarxful I think it is sad when someone has to lie about where they work in order to push an after market part. Instead of listening to someone lying about their employment just call Toyota yourself and ask them if you fucked with your ECU would that void your warranty. Warranty work is a lose, lose gig for any dealership and they frown on it. Call backs aren't green backs.
@@Connortaustin I said the same thing for 8 mos and my friend had warned me when he saw it in my truck 2 weeks ago. Sunday taking off at a stop light I lost power in the gas pedal and limped over to the curb. Restarted it and drove home. Removed it and removed the negative terminal on the battery. That could happen on the freeway and could be catastrophic.
I recommend trying out the Banks Pedal Monster because the Banks Pedal Monster is the only throttle booster that turns off when you put the vehicle in reverse which is A much safer option. It also gets its power from the OBD port so you will never get dead pedal because if it were to ever malfunction it automatically turns off and goes back to stock.
nice review, the 4runner is no sports car and she was never intened tobe, but she'll take you anywhere and bring you back. love my 2016 trail with KDSS.
It has been amazing!
Can’t wait till mine comes in!
Sheesh the TACO getting some upgrades
I totally agree...my 14' sr5 has an k&n Cai intake..I just ordered the pedal commander. Acceleration sucks but I still love my truck
Great review man
Means a lot man! Hope you like the pedal commander
Nice review of the product. I just got my 2022 4Runner. This is my first 4Runner and I agree on having to really press the accelerator down to make it go. This would be nice to have. I just have so many other things I want to do.
It is definitely worth the upgrade to fix. It was something I changed a little later, but took advantage while it was on sale
Hey Connor, I have watched several other U Tubers videos who have installed a Pedal Commander in their 4Runners and Tacoma’s. Based on their and your comments, I think I will just save my money for a supercharger and get some “Real” performance gains for my 2022 4Runner. Good install video, keep up the great work !!
That is a great idea! Might be coming to my channel in the future as well
Just get an ecu flash, you’ll actually get performance gains and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Unfortunately there’s no supercharger for anything after 2019. I’ve been chomping at the bit. Reached out to Magnuson and ProCharger. Guess there’s an issue getting into Toyota’s new CPU
@@AlexA-ki9td Same here on my '20 TRD ORP chomping gnawing and craving a supercharger! Both Mag and Pro techs I talked to verified that they are actively working on it. However the new ECU (2020+) is proving to be difficult to "crack" and map due to the new software changes Toyota made since they no longer offer a Factory Supercharger option (which was a Magnuson back in the day anyway just saying).
Awesome review Sir! Agree, a Pedal Commander will NOT create more horsepower or make the 4Runner "faster". Physics wins because it is a 6000# beautiful capable solid frame on construction powered by 270hp. Now there are some options that help.....
Ordered my 2020 TRD ORP with the full TRD Performance package, and the PRO exhaust DOES make a difference from the stock cat-back.
A bit "grumbling" sounding but improved performance is noticeable over stock.
Absolutely recommend the P/C short term as it gives the driver more finesse and throttle response. With that being said, you still gotta go basic and build it out.
CAI, full exhaust, and hell yes.......a Supercharger.
Hopefully Magnuson or ProCharger can crack the ECU soon. The supercharger hardware
(bolt on stuff) is not the issue. Software and tune is the problem right now.
As another commenter mentioned, flash the ECU.....well not recommended in my opinion.
I'm waiting on Magnuson and already got my setup "basics" taken care of.
CBR RR Life.....Drop a Gear and Disappear!
What do you mean by keeping the car on for 5 minutes before unplugging ? Does that relate to if you want to uninstall?
You did not mention thar the door has to be open 10 minutes and keys 30 feet away, otherwise it will throw a code
Have a 2016 4Runner, you will get check engine light.
Thanks for the review.. does it negatively impact gas mileage (which is already crappy)?
In the city mode I have not noticed a drastic difference. I’m on about 15mpg average with the pedal commander and 33” tires!
what does it do or how can it help with those MPG's? whats the best setting?
Just got a 21 off-road, so do you think its worth getting? or should I just keep my money?
I love it to be honest, I came from an Audi S5 which obviously has a lot better throttle response time so I was used to not having any lag when I want to punch on it. It is completely up to you whether or not you want to buy it and if that bothers you how laggy/slow it is
Do you have to turn it on every time you start the car or does it go into the last mode you had it on?
Automatically goes into last mode it was on
I want to install it on my Toyota 4Runner sR5 2021. So it won’t hurt the motor or anything in the cab?
It will not. Just believe if you take it in for service and you are still under warranty then you want to disconnect it. Could be wrong about that but I believe I saw it somewhere
Will not affect your warranty, engine, or anything interior wise, because it does not change any factory parameters in the ECU. Been running Power Commanders (same concept) on my bikes for years. Simply an electronic module interface to make the Factory ECU believe (translate) what you want it to believe. Now if you toss on a supercharger welllllllll.........haha!
@@davec8894 thank you
Be sure you put that on your new 4 runner so us guys here at toyota can void any and all warranty issues you have in the future......You might want to read what kind of any little thing or mod you install makes it so we no longer have to pay for any warrant issue you have
Can't void a warranty iaw the MAGNUSON act.
@@jbauern57 OK keep believing that and don't read your warranty. we can and we do when you do an engine mod i.e computer mod....This isn't a case of putting different rims on. You're screwing with the ECU and we do void warranties
@@jbauern57 I'll even one up ya....put a CAI on that new car and see what that does to your warranty....Anyone who listens to you is a fool
Lol I work at Toyota service department. The idea that we would want to void any warranties when that is timely consistent money from Toyota is hilarious. Without warranty work our service department would be out of business. Our warranty time rate is lower than customer pay and the markup in parts is lower as well but think of it as faster nickels over slower dimes. Customers will always get warranty covered work done and postpone anything out of pocket. Why would we want to threaten that cash cow? Any given day our service schedule is majority warranty work.
@@jmarxful I think it is sad when someone has to lie about where they work in order to push an after market part. Instead of listening to someone lying about their employment just call Toyota yourself and ask them if you fucked with your ECU would that void your warranty. Warranty work is a lose, lose gig for any dealership and they frown on it. Call backs aren't green backs.
Hi, I have a question about my 2013 4runner can I install a commander?
Yes the Pc27 from pedal commander is for 2010-2022 4Runner’s
PC38: 2003-2009
Clicking the link in the description will take you right to it
Does it void any warranty’s?
It should not
No. Look up MAGNUSON ACT.
It’s great until it fails and your 4Runner goes in limp mode.
Haven’t had any problems with mine
@@Connortaustin I said the same thing for 8 mos and my friend had warned me when he saw it in my truck 2 weeks ago. Sunday taking off at a stop light I lost power in the gas pedal and limped over to the curb. Restarted it and drove home. Removed it and removed the negative terminal on the battery. That could happen on the freeway and could be catastrophic.