To tune, or not to tune? That is the question. Manual transmission.

This is a resurrection thread!

OTT 8.0 with Gear Lock?

That's what I get out of this thread. lol

 

Resurrected again...finally decided to get the OTT for my manual OR with 25k miles. Wow what a huge difference I was definitely NOT expecting it to be this good. I'm on medium. Drove off with my empty utility trailer and about flung that thing lol. I'm holding off on the ADM because I don't have any issues shifting or with clutch work. But I suppose I could be talked into that too
Really appreciate tacomaworld and all the input.

 

I love resurrected threads since I'm a resurrected user! I'm still on kdmax 10 but have been considering switching to MCB because...why not?

 

Well lets keep the resurrection going.

2022 OR manual with Sibi tune (91 octane) + Accumulator delete + lifted and 255/85r16's tires, and RCI steel skids (engine - exhaust hanging down) + rock sliders

Went armor, tires, accumulator, lift, tune. Each change made a positive improvement over stock; however, tune has had the greatest impact on smiles per mile.

In all honesty, this is how Toyota should have tuned these trucks from the factory. The truck is finally accessing its advertised power (+ a few bonus horses) in a more useful RPM range, I don't even notice the weight from the armor/bigger tires.

It's a really fun truck to drive now.

 

Well I get mine tuned tomorrow. 2020 OR MT. Only 31K on it. So far lifted about an inch all around and 235 85 16s on it. I did put on the Anderson Engineering intake manifold spacer and can say that I could definitely tell a difference in the lower rpm range. Can’t wait to see how it runs with a tune also.

 

looking forward to hear your reviews, as most Iv heard with the manifold spacer add it after installing a tune.

 

Got it tuned earlier today. Picked “Medium” for throttle response and I think it’ll do just fine. Definitely more right off the get go. Holds speed better and more consistent when on cruise control. Even when trying to give it some throttle when in 6th, it pulls better. Runs smoother. Probably take a few days driving to get a little better idea. So far it’s a good thing.

 

I had mine tuned 2 months after I bought it. 6MT. No regrets.

The acceleration and throttle response were the biggest and most noticeable difference.

Fuel mileage is a consistent 22-23 mpg @ 65-70 mph with the cruise control on. It falls to 18 mpg at 75-80 mph.

I choose spicy on the throttle settings.

2 years and 2 months since being tuned. No complaints or issues.

Prior to the tune my truck struggled to even pass on the highway or hit 55 mph at the bottom of the on ramp. I hated my truck those first two months and nearly sold it to buy a Tundra.

Now, she will hit 90 mph at the bottom of the ramp will plenty more to give and plenty of passing gear. 100% satisfied.