Getting an OTT tune, how Spicy did you go?

I did the lowest one( i forget the name) and spicy. Don't really need an in between.

You will be happy regardless.

 

I chose the mild and spicy setting love it

 

Correct-amundo! I would also look into the Accumulator Delete Mod (ADM) I mentioned in my previous comment. This has also allowed the clutch engagement to be consistent (and a little smoother). I used @Firn 's disk and I believe that to be the easiest way to delete the accumulator, if you have not done so already.

 

Might have better way to ADM for clutch. Use a steel braided hose from Amazon.
https://youtu.be/eWI7cQkzd4U?si=QtzP0LpXvUNRrQRZ

 

I went moderate/spicy...it's awesome. Like someone said, you can always change your mind. Crazy the difference it makes vs. stock. I was heading to selling the truck until I did some research. Anyway, whatever you choose your gonna love the result. Good Luck

 

I did mild. Even medium seemed too hot for me.

 

6MT TRD OR here. Stock tires and everything else.

I got the medium, as the tuner stated that most MT's go with it. He also stated that the spicy levels are really for compensating tire sizes, so larger tires = higher spicy levels. The tuner I went to allowed me to drive around the block, and change spicy levels if I didn't like, or if I made changes later on down the line (regear, larger tires sizes), for no additional cost.

I settled with medium, because I wanted to get used to the sensitive pedal

1st week, the pedal was super sensitive. As I kept driving, I started to either get used to it, or the sensitivity started to wear off.

My take away is that for 50% pedal input pre-tune, it is about 15-20% pedal input post tune. MPGs took a slight hit. During my commute (18 miles, 60/40 highway/city), I lost about 0.5mpgs. On longer drives, it evens out. I haven't gained any MPGs, maybe due to my driving style.

Power is definitely available at lower rpms. Before I was shifting at 2700 rpms, now I am shifting at 2000-2100 rpms for normal driving.

It has only been a month since I've been OTT tuned, but I've not buyers remorse. Was gonna make a separate thread regarding my experience, but this post suffices.

Edit: I do wonder what mild would be like, but not enough for me to schedule an adjustment. I'm happy for the changes for a stock truck.

 

I have the disk, just need to put my big boy pants down and do it. Hopefully this Xmas break.

Thank you for the input! Really appreciate it.

 

Thanks for the info, this is what I was looking for to hear. Really appreciate everyone's input, love my taco bros!

 

Lol sounds good! Good opportunity to upgrade the clutch fluid to something more cold weather friendly, if you live in that type of area. I went with the Pentosin LV.

 

Hehe, I live in FL so no need to change the fluid. Now just to watch more YouTube vids and get down to business.

 

Well, went with Medium to begin with and so far it's nice, gotta give it some time so I get used to it, might have to dial it down to Mild to make sure it's a happy half way since I was running Sprint Booster and I would turn it off when I would drive around the city when it rains.

 

Give it some time. You'll get used to it, or the initial bite of the peal will wear off. let the tune soak in your ecu. After a month, you'll know if you need to dial it back. It's about a month for me, and I am fine with the medium spicy level for mt 6MT.

 

Yep, I figured just gotta get used to it and then decide. For now I’ll enjoy the faster pedal response

 

I did not know get medium spicy for 6MT. Get Spicy and Super Spicy for manual, according to my tuner.

 

Lite, when in 4 low I don't want to go full rtrd on the trails when I need traction

 

The way it was explained to me, was to associate the spicy levels to your tire size. larger tire, higher spicy level. I have stock tires, so the medium was initially jumpy, but like I had said in my earlier post, I have gotten used to it...

 

My tuner set me up with Spicy from the start on my 6MT Tacoma. I got used to it, and luv it!

 

I went back and forth between #3 and #4 due to jumpy pedal from stop light.
Doing this did not change the jumpy pedal, so I went back to #4 Medium/Spicy ECT and taught my foot to deal with it.
I like it just fine.

 

The tuner I went through, stated that the ATs have more levels of spicyness, whereas the MTs have fewer, or coarser levels of spicyness.