Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

I hate to continue off topic but this in factually incorrect.

34’s 5.29’s auto @75mph is 2288 RPM
@80 2440 RPM

The delta between 4.88 and 5.29 is 189 RPM @ 80mph @ 70 165 RPM

Thanks for the great build thread @riz_atx

 

Ok I’m feeling better about my build mileage. What springs/shocks are you running? Fully loaded, I’m planning on around 7,000 lbs when we head out next spring on our drive around the world. My Dobinson springs L59-176 are rated for 1,300 lbs of constant load and are basically flat with an empty truck and camper and have only 1-2 inches of travel until it hits the bumpstop

 

What calculator are you using for this? I have not found one yet that supports 2 overdrive gears.

And youre welcome!

 

Is there a tune available that enables gear hold? Say, I use my shifter to control which gear I'm in and no downshift when floored?

 

Some loser here posted his...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-5-29-mega-thread.557305/page-11#post-19004152

 

Kick ass! Well I stand corrected on the numbers. Thanks for sharing that, its killer info.

Im still super satisfied with my 4.88 + 34" combo. Guess Ill egg someone local to get the 5.29s so I can test drive LOL

 

1.05 gearlock is available now. Download & flash with flash manager.

2.0 final will also have a gearlock option.

 

Depends on what was ordered. Tablet/handhelds are 10-14 business day right now, flash kits will ship tomorrow.

Gearlock file enables gearlock for S mode via ECT button.

2. Has a new method for gearlock implementation.

2.0 has not released yet. No ETA.

We are expecting to have everything caught up and released this month. (Pending orders, exhaust, dump tubes, supercharger kit) beta files, etc.

FYI we are moving to a larger location and shop building construction begins at the end of this month so winter will be..exciting!. We are excited to be expanding and will be adding to the team.

 

Does this include any flash kit orders placed yesterday?

 

Adding another tuner, or another truck / car project?!
Thanks for everything you do to make our taco's more enjoyable!!!

 

Another Tuner and customer support.
Once our new shop is finished up the line of communication is going to be different.
I'll be doing development / ecu back end work
New Tuner will be doing tunes / and such
And then customer support for helping people, shipping etc.

 

Good move. Glad to see you are able to start getting things streamlined. Having a larger dedicated shop will certainly help. Having someone out front herding the cats will let you stay focused on development for sure.

 

Will there be different octane tunes for the 4.88 tune, or an OLE 4.88 tune?

 

Been wondering this myself... i havent tested any files after the 4.88 tune came out

 

So far we haven't got much feedback on that current 4.88 version so please provide me with any feedback to update and we will

 

I’m willing to be a guinea pig for the 4.88 tune! @OVTune

 

Drove about 700 miles over the weekend with the latest 2.0 OLE tune and my experience is that the truck was too eager to downshift to 4th. Based on rpms/loading going up hills there were numerous times it should have stayed in 5th but instead dropped to 4th.

Comparing this to the 4.88 2.0 tune previously released the same situations would have me holding 5th gear.

All in all I like the overall driving experience of the latest 2.0 beta release for around town driving. But for highway driving I think we need the shift points modified. Ultimately though I like the option of running different octanes depending on availability so I'll be keeping the OLE tune for now.

I have 33" tires, 4.88 gears, and a lot of weight/drag on the truck.

 

That’s 75mph gps speed.

 

i would test a 4.88 if there were one for 04B31.

 

I wouldn't trade my 4.88s I think 5.29s are way to much for hwy driving. I have 33s KM2 skinnies and plenty of weight (6k). I get great gas mileage on anything under 60 mph. I'm on the 91 base 105. After 60 mph you can really notice a drop in mpg the faster you go. Heck I can get 20-21 mpg at 55mph. I tow a 4k RV and really like the little trucks pulling power but I tow in 4th and never get in much of a hurry.