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Chips and Tunning

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by wilsonpj, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. Oct 27, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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    Any recommendations on a new chip, or sending of the computer to get tuned?

    Back when I had an WRX STi there were tons on engine management options but there does not seem to be a lot for the 2 gen Tacomas.

    I have a TRD CAI and cat back, not planning on any other engine mods other than some tuning.
     
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  2. Oct 27, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Save your money and time. It has little to no effect on these trucks.
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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    The APR X-1 kit will provide you a great EMS, and you will see very noticeable gains.

    I guess if 20hp/30lbs of torque is no effect..
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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    was thinking the same thing.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    I was referring to the "chips or sending the comp to get tuned". I don't consider the APR a "chip".
     
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  6. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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  7. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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    What do you consider them then?
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM
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    I have always thought of them as "Tunners".
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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    What about an MAF Cal.?
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:26 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Same. "Chips" I have considered as those "Jet" chips, and such....
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:29 AM
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    Gotcha. Well then those for our truck are pointless, and expensive.
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Kinda why I consider the APR X-1, and the MAF Cal. in a different catigory. And, they can be tunned, where as most "Chips" cant be.
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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    What he said.
    Yeah, when some one mentions chips, I think of the Uni, Jet, or those $25 "+2000hp/+45MPG" increase scammers. The APR and URD are tried and true and can be adjusted. I should have elaborated that in my original response. :eek:
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:35 AM
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    Check out Unichip. From what I heard they are pretty good. The only thing is when I looked at their website they only had one for the FJ which I think is the same engine as the V6 Tacoma. They are stating about a 25 to 27 horsepower gain, and this plug and play kit does not make a footprint on your stock ECU.

    http://www.unichip.us/
     
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  15. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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    No. We were just discussing how it's not worth it.
     
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  16. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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    Oh sorry guys, I should have read everything. LOL
     
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  17. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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    Interesting that Unichip uses a smoothing factor of "8". And their dyno runs seem to be corrected/converted into crank hp......Im sensing shenanigans.
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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    Not to get off the topic of the 2nd gen, but is there anything out there for a 1st gen 3rz?? All I have found is the worthless jet chip.
     
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