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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JerryTaco, Sep 24, 2017.

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  1. Mar 20, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    The 1.05 base tune is fantastic. I’ve run both the performance tune and the base. The base tune responsiveness and pull is quite nice, just doesn’t have the tip-in or gearlock of the performance tune.
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    I ordered the tune that night and have been one 1.05 base for 2 weeks lol. I have 04b02 so I’m waiting for the release of the performance tune. I’m so swamped with work I don’t have the time to go to the dealer for a TSB, and I honestly don’t see much free time to download techstream at least for another week
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2019 at 10:10 PM
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    It will be worth the wait when you go to 04B04. I ran the freeway today and got 20mpg and felt like I could get way better if there wasn’t so much damn traffic.

    I’m so yearning for the wooded trails right now it’s not funny. I understand not having time.

    I am not running stock either so I’m impressed with the base tune. Feels very well rounded. It can scoot when you want it to scoot too
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    Definitely agree.
    Even for a base tune, it drives so much better!
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:24 AM
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    Thanks for your review... has towing been more enjoyable since regearing?
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    Haven’t been able to tow yet. Likely next weekend when I am able to get out. Very hopeful.
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2019 at 9:22 PM
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    What is the average mpg people are getting on 4.88’s. Better? Worse? Over stock gears
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Anybody...?
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    I get about 16.5 with mostly city driving. It goes way down when I go off-road in 4WD.
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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  11. Apr 9, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    What size tires?

    And you really like the 4.88’s? No regrets?
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    I'm on 285/75/17s so basically a 34" tire. I love the 4.88s, and have zero regrets!
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    got 20.1 doing 70mph over a 60mil distance with 4.88's and 265/70/17's with ovtune 1.05 87 base tune. with the tsb 04B04 i averaged about 19.7 on the same trip.
     
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  14. Apr 9, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    That’s awesome, I gotta take a long hard look into this since my 12.2 MPGs are pretty much a joke:rofl:
     
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  15. Apr 9, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    I'm getting Yukon 4.88s installed soon so I will report back soon.

    With 285/75/17 tires, the cpu is currently showing 17/18 mpg with stock gears (mixed city and highway driving).
     
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  16. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Any reason NOT to get the REM polishing with the gears?
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    It’s not really needed so, I guess you can save a few bucks by not doing it.
     
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  18. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:41 PM
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    Nope, it'll save you the break-in time.
     
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  19. Apr 9, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    I heard you can’t drive over 50 mph or something for the first 500 miles or something? That’s almost impossible with my location
     
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  20. Apr 9, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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    Recommended. It’s all about the heat. New gears generate a lot of heat so you can drive faster as long as you manage the heat. That’s why 2-3 heat cycles are recommended as the gear oil breaks down fast under heat.

    If you can’t run the heat cycles. I would def REM them.
     
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