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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:17 AM
    acemastr

    acemastr Well-Known Member

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    I think you're overthinking it a little, the engine isn't making power to within an inch of its life, and fuel is fairly(ish) regulated to be the correct octane. Even so the truck would pull timing pretty quickly if it was unhappy with the fuel.
     
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  2. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:20 AM
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    So long as you are getting fuel from a reputable station (Shell, Chevron, etc...) you'll be good. It's the stations that don't get a lot of business where you would get older gas. When in doubt just listen for pinging. If it pings, back off, get some Lucas Octane Booster, and roll on.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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    Today is a good day to be dongleless A/T
     
  4. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    Whacking F5 hoping for the file!

    Not dongleless though.. not sure why that makes any difference? Is it easier to release for dongleless?
     
  5. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:45 AM
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    If I'm not mistaken he is releasing dongleless first, then dongle later, and then M/T. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    I'm holding my breath!
     
  7. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    He hasnt mentioned dongleless folks being first that I can find. i did find what I quoted from @OVTune
     
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    I also recall, or thought I saw, something about 1.05 having a 91 octane file as well :cool:
     
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    Yea, i remember it being 87, 91, and 93 POWAH map
     
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    Could of sworn I read something but I probably just read someone else's speculation.

    Edit: I think what I read he was talking about 1.04 Rev1. Sorry! 1.05 let's goooooo
     
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    Here for the 1.05 party
     
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    you guys actually expecting it to release today....good stuff :rofl:
     
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    Am i the only one here that hates the idea of having to put 91/93 octane in a NA pickup?

    Would have been nice if you were able to get more power out of 87 oct although i know toyota designed or tuned the engine for regular 87 octane.
     
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  16. Aug 27, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    I will post when 1.05 is released. I am still finalizing some things.
     
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    Whenever the update releases where should I be looking for it?
     
  18. Aug 27, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    wait, is it actually released today? Lost track
     
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    Given that most of the cities in the top ten of worst air quality are in California, California definitely causes cancer.
     
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  20. Aug 27, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    Any updates on 1.05 release date? How do we obtain the new file to tune? Do we have to send Mat in our ECU version again?
     
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