A RAM 6.7L can make plenty of torque and still feel lazy when you tip into the pedal. The issue is response. That dead spot shows up pulling into traffic, rolling back into the throttle on the highway, and towing when you need the truck to react now. Banks PedalMonster fixes that by reshaping demanded torque instead of acting like a generic pedal box. Because it’s OBD-connected, it communicates with the ECM and uses selectable response curves to sharpen launch and mid-range feel without the vague, jumpy behavior cheap throttle boosters are known for. It also returns to stock in reverse, which matters when you’re backing a trailer. Add iDash and you can see your pedal input, mode changes, and the vehicle data you actually care about while you drive.
Brian Rodriguez introduces his truck as a 2019 Ram Limited 3500 long-bed equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel. He has owned it for about two years and uses it to pull a toy hauler. His main complaint is throttle lag. Despite the size and capability of the engine, he feels the truck is not delivering the response it should, especially in situations where he expects stronger immediate performance from a heavy-duty diesel tow vehicle.
The upgrade shown in the video is Banks PedalMonster. Brian identifies the main PedalMonster unit and the OBD cable that accompanies it, noting that the OBD connection is what distinguishes this system from simpler throttle boosters. Installation begins at the accelerator pedal, where the pedal intercept harness is connected. The video presents this as a straightforward add-on intended to change throttle response behavior without altering the truck's basic drivability in an uncontrolled way.
Brian also adds a Banks iDash to the system because he wants live visibility into the truck's operating data. He specifically mentions wanting to monitor readings such as pressure and exhaust temperature, emphasizing that he prefers to know what the truck is doing rather than drive without feedback. In this setup, the iDash is not just a gauge display; it also provides a way to view and adjust PedalMonster settings while showing the driver's throttle input and other vehicle information.
Once the system is powered up, the iDash shows that the truck is initially in Stock mode. From there, the mode is changed using the iDash controls, first moving into the City range and then increasing the setting to City 8. The video highlights that the driver can see the selected mode directly on the display, making it easy to confirm exactly how aggressively the throttle mapping has been adjusted before driving.
With the truck set to City 8, Brian immediately notices improved response compared with stock. He comments that the truck feels more reactive right away, with less delay between pedal movement and vehicle response. The iDash display also lets him see his throttle input, which reinforces what he is feeling from the seat. The demonstration emphasizes that changing levels is simple: for safety, the driver must come completely off the throttle before switching modes, but the adjustment can still be made while driving, including on the highway.
The next step is a move into Sport mode to compare behavior. Brian remarks that even without pushing the pedal all the way down, the truck accelerates much more quickly than before, reaching speed with noticeably less effort. The discussion then shifts to a common issue with large 6.7-liter diesel trucks in traffic: after lifting off the throttle and then trying to roll back into it, there is often a pronounced dead spot. That hesitation is exactly what Brian says he has been experiencing. With PedalMonster active, he demonstrates slowing and then getting back into the throttle, explaining that the lag is much better than before and that the truck responds more promptly when traffic starts moving again.
After trying the milder settings, the truck is switched into Track 1. This produces the strongest reaction in the video. Brian's immediate response is that the acceleration feels aggressive enough to make him joke that he needs a four-point harness. The point of the segment is not a measured performance test, but a clear seat-of-the-pants comparison showing how much more urgent the truck feels as the throttle mapping becomes more aggressive. Even so, after trying the higher setting, he concludes that his personal preference is still in the City range, around level 7 or 8, where the truck feels smooth and responsive without becoming overly abrupt.
One of Brian's strongest positive reactions is not just to the added responsiveness, but to the ability to see data on the iDash screen while using the system. He says that being able to monitor the truck's numbers gives him peace of mind. For him, the display is a major part of the appeal because it combines throttle-control adjustment with real-time vehicle information in one place. Rather than relying only on feel, he can watch what the truck is doing while selecting the response level that best matches how he drives and tows.
The final feature demonstrated is Reverse mode behavior. With the truck shifted into reverse, the iDash indicates that the system has gone into Reverse mode, which returns throttle response to stock calibration. Brian lightly applies throttle in reverse and notes that it feels like stock. The video states that this stock-in-reverse behavior is patented and unique to Banks PedalMonster, whether the system is controlled through the iDash or through a standalone setup using an iPhone or Android device. The stated purpose is safety: by reverting to stock response in reverse, the system avoids overly aggressive throttle application that could make backing up, especially with a trailer attached, more difficult or increase the risk of jackknifing.