Is a Power Commander III worth getting?

I was just offered a Dynojet Power Commander lll with usb, Model # 123-410 for $20. 


Are they worth the effort of installing it?

Hi Brian, quick question, did it come off a Silverwing as the maps and connections come model specific. Otherwise you have some homework to do.
There are newer devices out now that are a lot easier to fit( 1 plug change over)(Booster Plug being 1 such item) and do the same job of fuel enrichment during stage 1 of throttle, there's no gain from a commander on stage 2 and 3 of throttle control mapping Honda got those right. Stage 1 mapping is designed to burn learn to meet emissions so any enhancement of fuel will make it run a lot smoother around town.
Yes I use a Booster Plug.

Hope this helps.

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Thanks.

It’s definitely from a Silverwing but I don’t know yet which tune is on it. Although it sounds like it’s fairly easy to upload tunes such as the European version.

Hi Brian, well for "20 dollar" it has to be worth a try in my opinion.
It should also have at least 5 maps in stock form to start you off playing with it.
Keep us updated please.

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Yeah, for $20 dollars give it a go!

Well the $20 price is right so just on that alone, it looks like a no brainer.

However, to maximize what the PCIII is designed for and capable of doing goes well beyond. Changing the fuel mapping on a vehicle generally affects other things. i.e. on our SWings, the exhaust, roller weights, contra spring etc.

And once you figure all of that stuff out, getting set up with a good dynamometer tech to tune and coordinate all the pieces is necessary to get the most out of the PCIII addition.

And the above costs quite a bit more than $20.

I guess it depends on your goals and what you're looking to achieve which you haven't stated.

sonuvabug wrote:

Well the $20 price is right so just on that alone, it looks like a no brainer.

I guess it depends on your goals and what you're looking to achieve which you haven't stated.  

At this point, I’d just like to get a couple more mpg while towing my trailer. My normal fuel efficiency is 48-52mpg but it dropped to 35mpg towing the trailer I brought on my current trip.

From everything I've read, most SWing owners add them for added quickness and speed. I don't recall any who were looking for better fuel economy. Never having had one myself, I can not speak from first hand experience whether your stated goal will be achieved ... even modestly.

You may want to start off with a lighter throttle hand and see what that nets you.