I am currently running the Livernois tune. I started with a SCT BDX with 5star tunes, I do regret that one, to me it was terrible compared to the others. After 5star I got a tune from Unleashed for the BDX and I really liked it, especially the tow tune. Finally, I decided to get the Livernois tuner and give it a try, I have no regrets on the Livernois tuner and tunes, they are amazing. Knowing what I know now I would recommend just going with Livernois. One benefit of the SCT BDX tuner though, is the preloaded "canned/ots" tunes that perform nicely for a reasonable increase in hp/tq and better acceleration/shifting, without having to pay for a custom tune. However, personally, I recommend just getting a custom tune, that way if you don't like how it drives or shifts you can get the tune adjusted.
Yup, same as my experience. Also, stock tune sport mode holds on to those really high revs for what feels like an eternity.
Pedal commander doesn't change the engines behavior nor transmission, it simple spoofs the pedal input to try to improve throttle response. It may solve your issue, but if the issue is happening in sport mode I seriously doubt pedal commander will resolve it. Pedal commander is ~$300 and adds zero hp/tq or shift strategies. I would recommend just spending a little more and getting a tuner with a custom tune from Livernois or Unleashed. A tune will change the entire feel and behavior of the truck. Significant gain in HP and TQ, especially in the low and across the mid range, where you will feel it must when daily driving. A tune will also greatly improve the transmission shift strategies, and if you go with Livernois or Unleashed, (can't speak for others besides these three but 5star does not from my experience)then you can work with them to get your custom tune driving and shifting the way you want it to. Based on how a pedal commander works I doubt it'd satisfy the OP. It basically goes between your pedal hookup and where it connects so it can spoof your pedal input, I feel like the sport+mode would just be like an extra aggressive factory sport mode, or possibly be like stomping the pedal to the floor, like all the time....
Just to clarify, pedal commander doesn't spoof anything, it changes how the electronic throttle bottle responds. It is like using sport mode without the obnoxious high rev hold over.
Thanks for the clarification.
I've had my Livernois tune for a year now and love how the truck performs since getting it. I was on the fence for months about getting a tune but with our summer heat I experience a lot more turbo lag and hesitation. It did help with that but I notices a huge difference once fall came and we had cooler weather. It was so much more responsive and made the truck so much more fun to drive. Only regret I have was waiting so long to tune it!
My spouse usually giggles at my excitement about "turbo season" as I like to call it. On my Subaru's in the past I had separate tunes for turbo season and the rest of the year. Plus usually an extreme heat tune for road trips to very hot climates. I will have to see how this engine handles driving through various climates and elevations on the same road trip, while towing a travel trailer. I'll find out later this year and into next summer.
