What accelerator pedal everyone using?

[70chall440]

I am continuing my research for my 5.7 swap in my 71 Charger (already have a crate 5.7) and am looking at what I want to do for a throttle body and subsequent throttle pedal.

My first thought is to use a modified TB that uses a cable, therefore I can use the stock pedal. However, I am looking at a DRW TB and pedal as an option.

Looking for some thoughts, ideas, experiences, comments. I just read one post on here about a TB that went into limp mode requiring it to be replaced, so that kind of has me meaning more back towards the cable option.

 

[alsant]

My 2015 JGC 5.7
I use the Pedal commander
It goes inline with the cable to the pedal
I have only had a engine light fault when you change settings while the car is in drive

light will go off by itself
There are a lot of settings to use
I use sport plus

 

[70chall440]

Thanks, I am looking at that pedal. I also been checking out the pedal commander and I am intrigued, thinking about getting one for my 2014 Ram 2500.

 

[5.7 hemi]

You can use the factory pedal, 03-04’ truck pedal box. It converts the pull of the cable to am electrical signal that then goes to the throttle body.

 

[70chall440]

You can use the factory pedal, 03-04’ truck pedal box. It converts the pull of the cable to am electrical signal that then goes to the throttle body.

I've been reading about that, I think however the dedicated pedal is probably a better idea, less moving parts overall. Since I already have a TB, I think I will use the JGC pedal, if something breaks I know I can get parts.

 

[mgivens710]

You can use the factory pedal, 03-04’ truck pedal box. It converts the pull of the cable to am electrical signal that then goes to the throttle body.

I'm currently using the petal out of a 2008 srt8 in my 68 charger with a 6.1. Really sets too far back to be comfortable. Would you go into a little more detail how you used the truck petal for the 5.7

 

[ckessel]

Just saw in the new MCG that USCT makes a mount/adaptor for the required pedal to fasten to. Several different configurations to be had for many years and bodies.

 

[PistolGrip6]

I have the USCT pedal bracket. I haven’t gotten to the point of setting the proper position in the car yet though. There seems to be a lot of adjustability and it feels solid and sturdy. Mounts in the existing OEM pedal holes. Did have to cut off some material for it to fit around the firewall wall portion of the USCT Trans Perimeter Frame.

 

[70chall440]

Thanks for posting that, I didn't even know that they were making those.