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2nd Generation Tuner/Programmer?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Crimsonfurious, Jan 27, 2016.

  1. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    So its been recommended to me that I should get a tuner/programmer to increase performance, fuel economy, etc...I need some thoughts from those who have purchased said tuner and suggestions for which one is best for price. GO!
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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  3. Jan 28, 2016 at 4:45 AM
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    I under emphasized "close". My sincerest apologies.

    UCON, or Mr. Fusion. Which will be first.....?
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    i got the advice from a true life gear head but it sounds like they dont really work? Please elaborate as to why i shout "STOP"?
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    There aren't any easy PnP devices available for the Tacoma's ecu. After the 2008 model.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    One can never have too many light bars.
    If there actually was a tuner/ re-programmer that really did increase performance the users on this site would be all over it. The days of flashing a 2jz and increasing it by 100 hp with no other mods is over.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    cool. thanks for saving me the cash! guess im just gonna get an intake and exhaust
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2016 at 3:57 PM
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    get headers and a ypipe. Y do u think u need an exhaust? N/a u will NOT outflow the stock mandrel exhaust.... maybe a small bene with a non chambered muffler...... MAYBE.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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    Only once all other N/A bolt-ons are had, should a full cat back exhaust be considered.

    Unless you plan on doing the whole Spec-U exhaust.

    Certain components take priority. Such as what Justus mentioned. Others, complement and amplify the outputs after they've been added.
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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    thanks guys! Im new to this mod game so any advice is helpful
     
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    What about for a 2008 model?
     
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    What kind of tuning are you needing/wanting?
     
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    For now I just want it running better with my intake and exhaust but I'm thinking about boosting it in the near future. I also don't know if it's doable with a tune but my speedo is way off after re gearing. Like 20% Which sucks because at 80 my truck thinks it's doing a hundred and governs itself
     
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    Your answers will be in the linked thread. :thumbsup:
     
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    I don't think they got anything for the 2.7 though
     
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    In that case, that would be a VFTuner(possibly) or Haltech. There may be a few others. Haltech is a full standalone though.
     
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  18. Mar 2, 2022 at 4:02 PM
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