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Increasing power and performance

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GADGET1104, Jan 26, 2022.

  1. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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    GADGET1104

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    I need some advice. I have a 2022 trd sport manual V6. It replaced my 2010 I'm sorry to say. That being said I am truly disappointed in the power and performance area. Is there any worthwhile aftermarket tricks that can improve these areas?
     
  2. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    10thMTNgrunt

    10thMTNgrunt This is the way, step inside.

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    Supercharge it:burnrubber:
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM
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    Key-Rei

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  4. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:40 PM
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    TacoSteez

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    Rev the engine, and save some $$.
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:48 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    philth

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    Just swap the entire truck instead. I suggest OP get the SRT10 for all the performance he needs.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    jake72

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    Trade it for a Ford F-150 raptor
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    Key-Rei

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    Actually driven one of those, you can't stall them. Put in 6th drop the clutch and it will buck but still go.
     
  9. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:01 PM
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    Cudgel

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    philth

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    That Viper V10. With zero weight over the rear.
    It was such a stupid idea that I love it and want one. I can look past how garbage everything else about it is.
     
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    I would do 4.88 gears, That’s what I’m probably going to do just for more low end.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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    eurowner

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    Two very different V6 engines and their power delivery.

    Driving with the 3rd Gen, Do Not Lug low rpms! It has a high revving variable valve timing engine design that makes more horse power at higher rpms.
     
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    shotgunbilly420

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    Tune it and regear that's about it
     
  14. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    This is really the best thing to do, don't short shift when getting up to speed expecting the power band of a true truck engine.

    The good news is you have the stick, so you don't have to deal with that autotragic
     
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    "But...but my buddies V8 engine didn't rev up to 5k rpm to climb a hill." :bananadance:
     
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    Yes - The best after-market trick that will pay dividends throughout and beyond the life of your truck is developing patience. Off course if that's not your style, you can bury the pedal. Either will work. Next question?
     
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  18. Jan 27, 2022 at 4:27 AM
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    Wear a heavier boot. These motors like to rev. Put you foot to it. Then you will see it isn't such a dog.
     
  19. Jan 27, 2022 at 4:33 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    It worked for Michael J. Fox
     
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  20. Jan 27, 2022 at 4:36 AM
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    Push down on the long skinny pedal
     

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