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Performance upgrades 2017 Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SilverTaco45, Mar 15, 2018.

  1. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    SilverTaco45

    SilverTaco45 [OP] Member

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    Anyone out there messed with the new Tacoma’s under the hood yet looking for great performance upgrades that will actually be worth the money!
     
  2. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    bobrown14

    bobrown14 Well-Known Member

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    bunch of stuff - Bro Pro style
    TRD performance intake...
    TRD or aftermarket cat back exhaust
    Chip from OVtune

    That should do ya...
     
  3. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    SilverTaco45

    SilverTaco45 [OP] Member

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    The OVtune is in the works rn! But I was also wondering would have anyone changed the coil packs and upgraded their wires and spark plugs and got any noticeable performance changes!
     
  4. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    phsycle

    phsycle Well-Known Member

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    Do people still buy into this? I thought we would've learned our lesson after the F&F Honda tuning days.

    Do yourself a favor and just save for a supercharger.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    Lawfarin

    Lawfarin Who me?

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    While coilpacks have wires, I’m pretty sure they aren’t the kind you are thinking about. That would be a distributor
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    pjensen641

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    Yeah, coil on plug.....nothing to upgrade. No manufacturer is leaving stuff like that on the table any more.

    I'd like to see dyno results for any air filter or cat back.

    OVTune has dyno results that are significant, but there are still gremlins to work out. At $800 it is STILL much more bang for the buck than a cat back or air filter IMO.
     
  7. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    Definitely gonna get a OVtune was just wondering about any other upgrades I could do to help!
     
  8. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    Welll sorry I’m not up to your knowledge why do u think I posted the question
     
  9. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    dnlskier

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    OP - WTF you already have the performance upgrade of 10 extra hp - SKEWP!!!!
     
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  10. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Traditional bolt on stuff, jumbo ground wires, spiffy spark plugs, etc etc.






    Some electronics wizardry in the works, some folks liking what they have so far.





    'Worth the money' is in the eyes of the wallet holder.
     
  11. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    CoastieRon

    CoastieRon Hammocking Fool

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    Too much.
    SKEWP!!!!!!
     
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  12. Mar 15, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    ZYBORG

    ZYBORG Let's roll...

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    Boost, gears, tune, weight reduction, smaller tires. Everything else is negligible.
     
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  13. Mar 15, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    bobrown14

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    uppp the never ending Nay-sayer that never tried a cat back with a higher performance intake.

    Save your money... I'm just having more fun.. thats all!
     

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