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3rd Gen Tacoma 2.7L ECU Tuning

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tonered, Sep 10, 2017.

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  1. Aug 13, 2022 at 2:16 PM
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    PapaRee

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    It was 2020, not a 2022.
    I fixed the post above. 2022 is not supported yet.
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2022 at 3:23 PM
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    I was the fortunate one to get tuned today by Kaleb with KDMAX Pro+XT. The truck has great throttle response, holds gears like it should, acceleration feels much more crisp and linear and MPG seems to be improved. I got around 23 on the way home from where we met to home which was about 45 miles with hills and lots of traffic. Before the tune the truck would immediatelydownshift to go up hills but after the tune it held the gear and allowed for more throttle to propel it up the hill. This was probably my biggest complaint, among others, with the stock tune. All in all I am very happy with the results!
     
    Komurphy, Aug 13, 2022
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  3. Aug 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    Does it have the capability of gear lock. 6th is useless unless on flat ground would be awesome to be able to lock it in 5th
     
    Nyrob, Aug 15, 2022
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  4. Aug 15, 2022 at 9:27 AM
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    There is shifting maps. 6th can be increased to not be used or used at high speed/highway only.
     
    PapaRee, Aug 15, 2022
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  5. Aug 15, 2022 at 2:14 PM
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    Got it, i thought i had saw i am not sure if it was ov or kd tune if you put ect on and in S it will hold that gear and not try to downshift.
     
    Nyrob, Aug 15, 2022
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  6. Aug 18, 2022 at 1:20 PM
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    you can build it out that way combining ECT+S and some adjustments to shift parameters to make it closer to manual shifting
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    I also had the opportunity to tune a 2020 2.7L auto yesterday with the KDMax Pro+XT-L. All went well and the client was happy with the result. Was able to get rid of his Sprint Booster :)
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    anybody else have a feeling like their 2.7 is missing or lurching forward up near 45-50mph and i think 4th gear ?would a tune fix this ?(it dont even have 500 miles on it)
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    The 3.5ls have the same transmission and some have a TC tolerance issue that causes a feeling like that.

    Some say that a careful tune can fix it. Otherwise, hammer your dealer.
     
    tonered, Aug 22, 2022
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  10. Sep 1, 2022 at 12:57 PM
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    Yes, feels like its running out of gas for a second, surges on/off repeatedly, enough so a passenger even noticed it. Ive been contemplating a pedal controller and have now adjusted my foot to drastically "over throttle" it. That + getting it on cruise control erases the feeling.

    2022 2.7 with 10k miles, 5.29 rear.
     
    Last edited: Sep 4, 2022
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  11. Sep 4, 2022 at 3:58 PM
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    Any update after vf ordered the 21 ecu feel like that was over 2 months ago
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    Yeah. He said that he bought some ECUs to pull the Stock tunes and they were already ones that he had. It has gone quiet, even for the 3.5l update that was being talked about.

    The best that I can say is, hold tight. I know, it sucks.
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:01 AM
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    EF92668D-0F79-4CDB-877F-E801C29D0C54.jpg
     
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  14. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:09 AM
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    Fuck me. You're a beast. Haha!


    But, sorry. Stuff has gone quiet though. Both for the 2.7l tunes and even the 3.5l except for one update on the GearLock option that is not fully working yet. I promise to update folks if anything develops, but I cannot seem to move it along.

    Honestly, it may help a bit if 2.7l folks send in messages to vFTuner support system. It would show how many folks are waiting.

    support@ovtune.zendesk.com


    We also need the 2016 - 2017 MT ECU ID to complete the list.

    :cheers:
     
    tonered, Oct 7, 2022
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  15. Oct 7, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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    Came to check the thread couldn’t help myself from the old school reference. I will shoot an email and kick some tires thanks
     
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  16. Oct 7, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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    You're welcome!

    Quality meme. :D
     
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  17. Oct 15, 2022 at 3:22 PM
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    Hi I’m the one with the 2017 AT with ECU ID 04A23. Downhill Dragon mentioned to me that I would have to yank my ECU and mail it to VFTuner Mat in Virginia to get it supported. Only problem is it’s my only car :/
     
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  18. Oct 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    I had the same response from a local tuner too, they wanted to use my ECU and same - I kinda need my truck! Lol.

    Why don't these places have the ability to source their own ECUs? Why do they need to borrow everyones?

    Anyways, I have the el-cheepo 9-Drive throttle controller and it has been laughably effective in giving the near instantaneous response it should and deserves to have. Still not a lot of power, but at least there's no more 2 second delay in getting it
     
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  19. Oct 16, 2022 at 9:01 AM
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    i've sent 4 or 5 emails over the last year. doesn't seem to change anything. honestly, i've given up on tuning my truck. no one wants to do it.
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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