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Looking for performance tuner for 2017 Tacoma

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Kelowna Taco, Feb 25, 2017.

  1. Feb 25, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    Kelowna Taco

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    I am looking for a programmer to change my tire size from stock to 305/65/18's and maybe performance increase if possible. Most brands say they don't have one for 3rd gen Tacoma's yet. Any recommendations?

    Thanks
     
  2. Feb 25, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Being that one company just came out with an aftermarket ecu to work with the '09+ , last year, it might be a while for the performance side of tuning.
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    Kelowna Taco

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    Yeah I was worried about that.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    Are you trying to correct your speedo when you say "programmer to change my tire size from stock to 305/65/18's"?

    Regearing would help restore lost power and correct the speedo with no need of a programmer.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Now that's a pretty good idea. I'll ask my local dealer about that. Thx
     
  6. Feb 25, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    Your local dealer likely will not do regearing, some might. You should check your local Read End shops. Posting in the regional section of the forum will be able to give you recommendations local to you. Being that you have a Sport, regearing is an excellent time to throw in a mechanical traction device such as an LSD or locker as there is no additional labor cost. I personally really like the Trutrac.

    This is the shop I use, you can use their diff wizard to see what is available for your truck.
    https://www.ringpinion.com
     
  7. Feb 25, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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    OP sounds like you all about them tires.
    Do it right by a re gear and you ll be happy in the long run IMO.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    Regear process in motion. Thx guys
     
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    Talked into regearing within 24hrs of joining the site. What a bunch of enablers we are :rofl:. OP, welcome to Tacoma Wallet. You need sliders, skids, plate bumpers and lots of other stuff you didn't know you needed.
     
  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    lol I'm sure it will be a continual money pit. Oh well, my second Tacoma and they are great.
     
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    I'm not sure how the 3rd Gen compares to the 2nd Gen when it comes to the Speedo.... however... a regear doesn't necessarily fix the speedo on a 2nd Gen.

    Just saying...


    Re-Gear is still a good idea with a large increase in tire size though. You'll get your torque back and decrease the strain on your transmission.
     
  12. Mar 2, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    Keep us updated plz.
    How much is it running you for the re gear ?
     
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