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Tacoma ECU Tuning for 4.0L

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OVTune, Jun 14, 2017.

  1. Aug 1, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Voodoo Rufus

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    Midrange powah ftmfw.
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2018 at 9:07 PM
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    So now I need to learn about tech stream. This should be interesting:help:
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2018 at 4:01 AM
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    Tech steam is what toyota uses. What do u wanna no. I use it every day lol
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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    Why do you need to learn about tech stream?
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Anyone one ever use the DynoJet Power Vision tuner for their Harley? I have one for my bike and its basically a handheld flash tuner, but it has a really nice feature called AutoTune that makes real-time adjustments to your tune for closed loop fuel mode using the stock narrow-band o2 sensors. You basically flash a preset tune and then drive around with the handheld plugged in and it fine tunes from there for closed loop. Theres also an upgraded version that also uses wide-band sensors for full tune adjustments.
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Data logging. At least I think I do. I'm trying to give accurate info to @OVTune for a custom tune. I really know nothing about the process. Any feedback is welcomed.
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    That sounds like my kind of tuner.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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    It's nice and really simple to use. A definite improvement over a preset flash and it provides a nice custom tuning option for those that aren't self-tuning gurus. I don't know if there's any tech out there for bigger engines like ours, but it seems like its the same concept whether 2 cylinders or 6.
     
  10. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    I think the difference is the supercharger flashes have bigger tables vs the stock NA flashes. This is just my guess, but it seems like the handhelds are limited in functionality vs the flash tuner and maybe they cannot upload the bigger tables unless the ecu is already flashed with the trd flash.
     
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  11. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    Basically every time I drive I go above 5,000. And the Tacoma makes Prado power at 5,200 rpm so it doesn’t rapper off.....
     
  12. Aug 2, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    Megasquirt and Stinger PiMP both have an auto tune feature, they basically take feedback from the wideband and adjust the fuel table based on the target in the afr table. It only tunes as good as your afr table is but definitely a nice tool.
     
  13. Aug 2, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Go on ahead and have Mat raise your limiter to 6500-7000rpm then. I'm sure you'll make tons of power up there and then you can cruise around at a steady 5500 without worry
     
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  14. Aug 2, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    Is there a high risk of damaging the motor by doing that? An extra 1-1.5k rpm seems like a lot to me

    edit: I reread your post and heard your tone of voice.
     
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    I just picked up a thundermax but the power vision is nice too. Be careful with AutoTune like anything else it takes time to work and may not be perfect in the "auto" part.
     
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  16. Aug 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    Hey look, twins :D

    20180802_171719.jpg
     
  17. Aug 2, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    If you need help I am sure Mat can log in to assist. If not he can provide instructions, and I could always login to assist. Just let me know. I tested this bad boy with techstream and it works great and has fast communication!
     
  18. Aug 2, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    Thanks! I'm excited to expand my brain for once.
     
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    I am excited for you!
     
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    And I cant wait for the last piece of exhaust to show up to fit this to my longtubes!20180802_140035.jpg
     
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