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Tuning for 03 performance

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BMTacoma03, Feb 12, 2022.

  1. Feb 12, 2022 at 6:58 AM
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    BMTacoma03

    BMTacoma03 [OP] Member

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    Any tuning suggestions for mpg for my 03 prerunner double cab?
     
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  2. Feb 12, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    Aisalive

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    I'm about to replace all my ignition coils and spark plugs as well and a drive shaft center bearing and u joint replacement. Pray for me
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    BartMaster1234

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    Nothing you can tune or flash to the ECU’s. Our computers are locked.
     
  4. Feb 12, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    A light right foot.

    In all seriousness- as the others have mentioned, the ECU is locked out. Any "chips" or add on devices are all lies. Best thing you can do for performance is catch up on all the maintenance items. I recently changed out my fuel injectors and that brought back some mpg. But you'll never magically add mpg the truck didn't have rolling off the factory floor.
     
  5. Feb 12, 2022 at 8:25 AM
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    BMTacoma03

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    Thanks for the info.
    My '03 only has 27000 miles
    Plan on having it for a long time
    Love the truck.
     
  6. Feb 12, 2022 at 11:31 AM
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    TWJLee

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    we will need to look at some pics then
     
  7. Feb 13, 2022 at 2:00 AM
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    CrippledOldMan

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    yes please post some pics of this unicorn. 27k miles, this truck should be a cherry, engine isn't even broken in yet.
     

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