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KDMax-Pro Tuning--NOW YotaWerx Tuning

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by PapaRee, Mar 22, 2021.

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  1. Apr 3, 2021 at 7:32 AM
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    I recommend premium tune if your truck is heavy with armor, gear or big tires
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    I think the general consensus is the reg tunes will increase drivability and shifting, whereas the premium tunes will do the same with increased low end torque and high end power.

    That’s not to say the the reg tunes don’t provide some degree of increases as well, just not as much.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    Yes premium fuel only ,now I can say @PapaRee uses regular tune with premium fuel that way you can use regular fuel if needing to save $$$
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    I've got it applied on my 2018 (04A61) in the west-Metro. Delano, or as my wife likes to call it, Dela-Don'tchaKnow. I do hardly any driving these days, so only have 60 miles on it. I did the Premium, light throttle tip-in tune. What little I've driven, it's great! The throttle when cold is still a bit twitchy for my taste, but I've been waiting to provide a full review because it seems to be getting better. I'm not sure if that's due to me learning the tune, the tune settling in, and/or the weather getting warmer. Regardless, there is a whole lot more power and oomph to it than ever before. We had high-ish winds (20mph+) on Monday and I drove to Buffalo INTO the wind and it held 6th just fine and I wound up with 18.2mpg. On the way home it was 18.8. I don't really care about gas mileage on a pickup truck, but I know others do which is why I mention it. In stock-form in that kind of driving condition, I can say with great confidence, I would have been doing the 4th-5th-6th, back to 4th-5th-4th-5th-6th-4th nonsense that is the stock tune.

    I do run my tires at 30psi in the winter for more ground contact on snow/ice. I just updated them to 40psi yesterday for the summer (they are e-rated so max of 80psi). I anticipate that will hurt the ride some (I also don't care much about the ride of a pickup truck, but others do), but could/should increase my mpg's.

    @PapaRee has done a great job on this tune. Best one I've run to date and aside from the previously mentioned twitchy throttle, I have no feedback other than AWESOME JOB! I'm a Be-'Ree-ber (believer - in case that cleverness doesn't work on the forum like it does in my head).
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    I run 35 psi during the winter here in washington state but just this morning I upped it to 38 psi for summer
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    Also e rated tires
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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    Will the premium fuel offer any benefits with a regular tune?
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    Just tuned a guy this morning. 10 minutes after he left the parking lot with the reg LT tune he texted simply "wow." :cool::thumbsup:Enough said!

    Another happy KDMax tuned Tacoma
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    Phich, Apr 3, 2021
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  9. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    Just wanted to leave a review for @Uscgamecock7

    Just had him upload the kdmax 87 tune on my 2017 and my buddies 2019, both previously annoying to drive because of the 33s. I can’t say enough about the difference it has made. Peppy, shifts and holds the gears perfect and very noticeable increase in power. He’s also a very good guy to deal with for anyone in South Carolina looking to get the tune.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    Shout out to @wahoobie for flashing my ECU and @PapaRee for developing...Had my 2020 flashed yesterday (2APR) with KDMax 6.0 Prem LT for 04B81 and the improvement in the overall driving experience is remarkable...First things first, a tune (any tune for that matter) is NOT an engine swap...The KDMax 6.0 doesn't magically transform that 3.5 into a big turbo / twin turbo 2JZ, what it does, is fundamentally change, in every possible way for the better, the integration of engine/transmission/throttle and in doing so, delivers what Toyota should have, smooth usable power and torque that you never knew was there for the taking, a pedal that actually responds to input vice pushing into mud, and a transmission that realizes 5th and 6th are there for a reason, not simply temporary distractions on what was an endless journey in and out of 4th...This tune knocked the Yaris out of my Tacoma and is the absolute best value for the money out there in terms of vastly improved performance / drivability...It is transformational...Now stop reading and get tuned ASAP...

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    Palanterra, Apr 3, 2021
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  11. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    With the KDmax tune and you turn on the ECT pwr mode do you guys notice anything extra or does the tune negate that mode.
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:14 AM
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  13. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    I was able to meet up with @dand and tune my first MT! Great guy with a nice looking truck....and yes sir I liked that exhaust note :D
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    Tuned with KDMax 6.0 Reg for 04B91 (after 90-91 TSB update)
    Credit to @PapaRee @TWTaco - another fine tune
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    More power
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    More power great for towing and hauling
     
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    Oh hell yeah. Put that thing in ECT and S-mode and have fun!!
     
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    Really? Forgive me, but how? If the reg tune is tuned for regular gas, how will premium offer more power on a " lower tier" tune? What's the point of the premium tune then?
     
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  18. Apr 3, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    Just flashed with KDMax 6.0 Reg. on 04C20 Excellent throttle response. Linear acceleration without gear hunting. Truck actually knew what gear to be in and when. Will try Prem. When it's time to refuel. Thank you! @PapaRee
     
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  19. Apr 3, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    Taking a few days off the forum (if possible), HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
    Going to spend some time with the family!
     
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    Did you flash the tune yourself, or did a shop do it?
    I know Delano well, I lived in Buffalo for many years.
     
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