I wish these had more power! Any options?

BeaverNation · Mar 28, 2017

OVTune said: ↑

We don't have the tacoma tune on our site right now, not sure what you're looking at exactly?

We will be offering our tune package that will have software for reflashing the ECU, datalogging the vehicle, and reflash/log cable.

We are also looking into offering these on our handheld tuners, like our IS/RC350 platform
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PR9gqtmP7Y&t=8s
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Oh I was just looking at some of the Lexus tunes, thought I saw one that altered the tune if you had other performance mods.

Chazmann · Mar 28, 2017

This is probably the MOST useful thread for the Turd gen owners in this forum.
Let's keep it going strong!

Yooper40 · Mar 28, 2017

Sign me up as well, could always use some more responsiveness to the engine. Have the MT so not as big of an issue, but could be improved....

Haany4x4 · Mar 28, 2017

Me wanty

BallsDeep09 · Mar 28, 2017

I have a MT as well and I'm not crying about the power but I'm still very interested in giving her a lil more kick. Only question for me would be if the tune would affect the reliability and/or longevity of the engine?

dorton · Mar 28, 2017

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BCSpazer · Mar 28, 2017

OVTune said: ↑

Hello everyone!

I have noticed quite a bit of traffic on our site coming from this thread on here... Had no idea there was this big of a community and interest in power for the 2016 Tacoma 2GR FKS. I wanted to create a quick account and offer up a few answers to questions we keep getting.

I'd like to answer a few questions we keep getting.
1. Yes we are working on a ECU and Transmission tune for the Tacoma (auto trans)
2. The engine is underpowered, on purpose. Toyotas all new design with their stock calibrations (tunes) is to create a "flat torque curve" ..at the cost of real torque.
3. The stock tune limits power via limiting throttle (among other things) to achieve this. Imagine you floor it at 2000 RPM, the ECU achieves it's internal desired torque number (a made up value) at 45% throttle. Well..that's all you get. No matter how hard you push the pedal.
4. This is being implemented in many of Toyotas new vehicles, we have seen it in the IS200T for example, where the car maxes throttle at 30%.
5. We cannot go into details yet about power figures, tunes, etc. We expect release this summer or sooner.
6. We are doing a lot of research and development on this because a variant is expected to be used in the new twin turbo v6 lexus IS.

if the forum allows, we can discuss further and begin to answer some of your questions regarding tuning the 2GR FKS engine.

thanks!
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Want. It. Now.

Will speedometer calibrations also be an option?

descartesairplnne · Mar 28, 2017

Dude! EASY PEASY Just get one of these.....guaranteed 750 RWP and 950 TQ! I had one on my 4.0L but i was burning thru a set of BFG's a week!

robbins · Mar 28, 2017

OVTune said: ↑

Hello everyone!

I have noticed quite a bit of traffic on our site coming from this thread on here... Had no idea there was this big of a community and interest in power for the 2016 Tacoma 2GR FKS. I wanted to create a quick account and offer up a few answers to questions we keep getting.

I'd like to answer a few questions we keep getting.
1. Yes we are working on a ECU and Transmission tune for the Tacoma (auto trans)
2. The engine is underpowered, on purpose. Toyotas all new design with their stock calibrations (tunes) is to create a "flat torque curve" ..at the cost of real torque.
3. The stock tune limits power via limiting throttle (among other things) to achieve this. Imagine you floor it at 2000 RPM, the ECU achieves it's internal desired torque number (a made up value) at 45% throttle. Well..that's all you get. No matter how hard you push the pedal.
4. This is being implemented in many of Toyotas new vehicles, we have seen it in the IS200T for example, where the car maxes throttle at 30%.
5. We cannot go into details yet about power figures, tunes, etc. We expect release this summer or sooner.
6. We are doing a lot of research and development on this because a variant is expected to be used in the new twin turbo v6 lexus IS.

if the forum allows, we can discuss further and begin to answer some of your questions regarding tuning the 2GR FKS engine.

thanks!
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Yes please! I would buy the tune kit in a heartbeat.

tacoflavoredkisses1 · Mar 28, 2017

How do these things work?

How voided would my warranty be?

Steadfast · Mar 28, 2017

So now after you spend $45,000 on a new truck, you have go buy a set of balls for it. That's some funny shit right there. Lol
Toyota needs to fix this...

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

OVTune said: ↑

Hello everyone!

I have noticed quite a bit of traffic on our site coming from this thread on here... Had no idea there was this big of a community and interest in power for the 2016 Tacoma 2GR FKS. I wanted to create a quick account and offer up a few answers to questions we keep getting.

I'd like to answer a few questions we keep getting.
1. Yes we are working on a ECU and Transmission tune for the Tacoma (auto trans)
2. The engine is underpowered, on purpose. Toyotas all new design with their stock calibrations (tunes) is to create a "flat torque curve" ..at the cost of real torque.
3. The stock tune limits power via limiting throttle (among other things) to achieve this. Imagine you floor it at 2000 RPM, the ECU achieves it's internal desired torque number (a made up value) at 45% throttle. Well..that's all you get. No matter how hard you push the pedal.
4. This is being implemented in many of Toyotas new vehicles, we have seen it in the IS200T for example, where the car maxes throttle at 30%.
5. We cannot go into details yet about power figures, tunes, etc. We expect release this summer or sooner.
6. We are doing a lot of research and development on this because a variant is expected to be used in the new twin turbo v6 lexus IS.

if the forum allows, we can discuss further and begin to answer some of your questions regarding tuning the 2GR FKS engine.

thanks!
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Yes. You are very welcome. And I'm sure everyone here is always interested in more power as well as better efficiency and mpg
I myself began inquiring why the same engine basically in my Tacoma TRD has 268 to 278 hp ( depending on your source and fuel octane used ) while the Lexus is listed as having 331 but requires premium gas.

Perhaps it's just the state of tune that can easily be changed electronically?
Of course I realize a truck would normally be tuned for low rpm shifting and torque while the Lexus would be tuned for maximum hp at a much higher operating rpm and there would be
significant difference in torque curves based on each vehicles use by its owner.

But I'm interested. I don't want to drop my mpg into the toilet but would enjoy a more responsive reply at the gas peddle ( which I have never encountered before- drive by wire). Dannyblues

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

Deathdealer said: ↑

Just need to lighten that baby up. Take out those heavy ass seat belts and airbags.
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LOL Dannyblues

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

rockguitar316 said: ↑

Tacoma still looks WAYYYYY better.
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Personally I don't like diesels! I drive a six speed manual and enjoy the fact I can wind it up. Diesels shift too low. They need 37 speed transmissions. Dannyblues

xCountryGuy04x · Mar 28, 2017

Following

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

KB Voodoo said: ↑

The torque issue exists because of the low displacement engine. No amount of tuning is going to help that.

The only ways to gain torque is with higher displacement, or forced induction. Period.
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Or as Japanese motorcycle builders rely on : more RPM.

Jap bikes scream by me at annoyingly high rpm. Takes that much to get the power they need in smaller displacement engines

But my 88 Harley superglide with probably more cubes anyway than my comparison jap rice rockets, can pull a big fat woman up a very steep hill, no problem. Because it's built for torque. There's definitely a difference. Dannyblues

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

J.M Taco said: ↑

Agreed there's replacement for displacement. Those calling the 3.5 a minivan engine, sadly hit the nail on the head.
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I've wondered why Toyota didn't market a V8 with more cubes. Many want a diesel but not me- not ever. Dannyblues

Dannyblues · Mar 28, 2017

BeaverNation said: ↑

It is. The automatic transmission is most of the problem. Lack of low end torque sensation and numb throttle will be mostly tuned out. Once orange virus releases the tune for our trucks people will love this motor.

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So what about us manual transmission guys?

Chazmann · Mar 28, 2017

Steadfast said: ↑

So now after you spend $45,000 on a new truck, you have go buy a set of balls for it. That's some funny shit right there. Lol
Toyota needs to fix this...
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Yep, unfortunately many of us here bought this Turd gen Tacoma V6 thinking that we were buying a Tacoma with the latest and greatest V6 powertrain. And what a huge disappointment. This Turd gen V6 has slower acceleration than the 1st gen V6 that has 88 hp less @190 hp.
Toyota won't do shit to fix. They already got our hard earned money.

digitaLbraVo · Mar 28, 2017

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