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How can I improve my 17 Tacoma limited performance?

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

  1. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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    mhayter

    mhayter [OP] Member

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    What can I do to my Truck to improve performance. I have an extend warranty, so I cannot do anything to void the warranty. Thanks
     
  2. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    Rogues Gambit

    Rogues Gambit Well-Known Member

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    When ya find out, lemme know
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    barcelona7568

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    Push the ETC button, beyond that, a lot of acceptance and lowered expectations best mod.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    tacotuesday29

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    get a trailer and a new truck to pull it:notsure:
     
  5. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    Bertw192

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    All the things!
    This question is way too vague to get a worthwhile answer.

    What kind of performance?
    -off-road?
    -highway driving?
    -drag strip?

    What are you trying to improve?
    -suspension?
    -engine power output? Horsepower? Torque?

    There's lifts, and tires for handling and Off-Road. There's Meso ECT mod, shift sense pro, pedal commander and OV Tune for engine output.

    All of these subjects have been beaten to death. :deadhorse:Try the forum search feature for each subject.
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    crisanalex

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    Get hella stickers, bro.
     
  7. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    LDL

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    Air conditioning, floor mats, seat belts
    Get a shiftsense pro and take it off when you bring your truck in to get serviced.
     
  8. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    oscolivar1

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    How much pennies you willing to spend?
     
  9. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    you get it. someone needs to...
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    bshammer0

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  11. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    jake72

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    Regear
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    Keep your rpm's below 2000 to get better gas performance
     
  13. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    su.b.rat

    su.b.rat broken truck

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    yikes, half you guys are already drunk and F'ing with this guy.

    or not drunk enough but i didn't say that.
     
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  14. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    mhayter

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    Engine performance (More HP or low end torgue
     
  15. Dec 24, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Rayien

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    step 1. Get rid of that extended warranty
    step 2. Use said money from warranty on SS Pro or OVTune
    step 3. Realize the taco really cant get that fast
    step 4. Trade in and buy a raptor
    :)
     
  16. Dec 25, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    mhayter

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    Merry Christmas! Any ideas?
     
  17. Dec 25, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    beergeek

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    Realistically, the only ways to make your truck noticeably quicker are to regear and (maybe) the OV Tune.
     

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