Banks Power Throttle Assist

Banks Power PedalMonster: Redefining Throttle Assist

When it comes to reclaiming the throttle response that factory engineers deliberately dialed back, few names carry the engineering credibility of Banks Power. Founded in 1958 by Gale Banks, the company has spent decades setting world records, winning national championships, and earning patents for high-performance gas and diesel engine technology. That same engineering DNA is packed into its flagship Throttle Assist product line — the PedalMonster.

What Sets the PedalMonster Apart

The PedalMonster isn't just another throttle response booster. It is the only OBD-connected torque response controller available for both gas and diesel vehicles — a distinction that fundamentally separates it from every competing product on the market. By drawing power and data directly from the OBD-II port, it can make intelligent, speed- and gear-aware decisions about how to sharpen your throttle curve rather than applying a blunt, one-size-fits-all signal boost.

Designed and manufactured in California, the PedalMonster is a patented device engineered to eliminate the sluggish factory throttle delay that affects modern drive-by-wire vehicles. Whether you're merging onto a highway, towing a trailer, or launching off the line, the difference in throttle sharpness is immediate and noticeable.

Intelligent Modes and Safety Features

What truly distinguishes Banks Power's approach to throttle assist is the combination of performance and safety engineering built into every PedalMonster unit. Three driving modes — City, Sport, and Track — each offer 10 levels of sensitivity refinement, allowing drivers to dial out dead spots in the pedal travel and tailor response to their exact preferences. Critically, PedalMonster is the only throttle controller of its kind to include safety features such as ActiveSafety, Reverse Safety (which automatically returns the pedal to stock behavior in reverse gear), and Adjustable Low-Speed Trim — a feature that governs how aggressively sensitivity builds at parking-lot speeds or on icy roads.

The PedalMonster integrates seamlessly with Banks' iDash DataMonster and iDash SuperGauge display units, as well as the Banks mobile app, allowing on-the-fly mode and sensitivity adjustments without touching a laptop or programmer. With Bluetooth connectivity, new features and PID support can even be added over the air. The system also stacks with any flash or inline tuner, making it a versatile upgrade for trucks already running additional performance modifications.

Coverage Across Gas and Diesel Platforms

Banks Power offers PedalMonster kits for a wide range of applications, including Chevy/GMC Duramax, Ford Power Stroke, Dodge Ram Cummins, Toyota, Subaru, Lexus, Jeep, Nissan, and Mazda platforms — available as standalone units or bundled with iDash display hardware. Installation is plug-and-play and warranty friendly, leaving no footprint after removal.

For drivers who demand a smarter, safer, and more refined throttle assist experience backed by over six decades of proven performance engineering, Banks Power's PedalMonster lineup is the benchmark. Explore the full Banks Power brand or browse all Throttle Assist products to find the right fit for your vehicle.