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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. May 1, 2019 at 8:01 AM
    Tacoma816

    Tacoma816 Microwaving a cantaloupe, you know why

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    Ok initially reactions are that throttle response is crazy, I actually have a usable second gear again in parking lots, and it feels more peppy. Will report back after this epic multi-state, non break controller having tow adventure. Thanks everyone!
     
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  2. May 1, 2019 at 8:19 AM
    tonered

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    Whew! I am glad that you are feeling the tune and are happy.

    :cheers:
     
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  3. May 1, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    What’s your set up weight/tires wise? And what version of the tune do you use?
     
  4. May 1, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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    sd1uh8as Well-Known Member

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    Keep in mind I have a long bed
     
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  5. May 1, 2019 at 10:29 AM
    pkang0915

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    91 gear lock is just like 91 base right?

    And what is FOB?

    Thanks
     
  6. May 1, 2019 at 10:32 AM
    ihatemytruck

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    Gear lock is a performance tune for automatic transmissions. There is base, performance and performance w/ gearlock.

    FOB is the performance tune for the manual transmission.
     
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  7. May 1, 2019 at 10:45 AM
    pkang0915

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    Oh got ya, so I'm looking to do 91 base and would like the gearlock. Which means the option I should go with is

    91base
    gearlock
     
  8. May 1, 2019 at 11:05 AM
    Hichung

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    There's no gearlock with 91 base. It's base, performance, or performance with gearlock.
     
  9. May 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    How many people have 5.29s and OVtune and have issues with top speed/governor?

    Need a clear answer on this as I’m about to do 5.29s since I’m running 35s now.
     
  10. May 1, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Youll be limited to 90mph with/without tune. Not tune related, but we are fixing it.
     
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  11. May 1, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    May 1-12, 20XX lol
     
  12. May 1, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    Is that 90 on the Speedo cause that’s really more like 95~97...at least with 35s.
     
  13. May 1, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    You can't run the 91 tune on anything less than 91. So if you don't think you will have access to 91, flash the 87 tune or bring your laptop and flash to 87 if you can't find 91.
    I personally haven't run anything less than 91, but it sounds like those on 87 are pretty happy too.
     
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  14. May 1, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    The 87 Base tune + ECT is the magic sauce for me, until Mat releases the motherlode rewrite tune that is.
     
  15. May 1, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    Whatever speed at ~2600 rpms 6th gear AT.
     
  16. May 1, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Just got done with the flashing and a 25 mile round trip drive. It has made a huge difference. So far I am very impressed. The truck drives so much better now and has buttery smooth shifts. So far so good, will check in later once I have some serious mileage on this tune. So far pretty satisfied.

    Went with the 91 base tune.
     
  17. May 1, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    I got my registry file today too but am waiting on the tactrix cable before I can program. Once the cable gets here I’m ready to tune. =)
     
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  18. May 1, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    Was running 87 Performance but changed to 91 Base and have found 91 to be better for me, but it has been said here before, every truck acts differently with different tunes, I would suggest trying them all out and see what one works for you.
     
  19. May 1, 2019 at 5:22 PM
    Ron1965

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    Check out the gearlock video on pg.1
     
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