Overland Torque Tune (OTT) by Overland Tailor

Vlady · Jul 30, 2022

Tac0Tic0 said: ↑

....This was missing from several other tunes, I think stock did it and some of Matt’s tunes...
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Same happens on KDMAX, Nexus and I had it even on the stock. This is not exclusive to a tune.

TacoTime55 · Jul 30, 2022

banjoGrampa said: ↑

Just got the OTT tune from Big Dawgs tuning @NickJacq23. I had KDMax Pro, and although it was a good tune it still lacked the low end torque that our trucks need. I got the Medium/spicy option.
My truck is stock gears, 265/70/17 sl Ultraterrain tires, 2" lift, a TRD Pro "equivelent" intake and a leer 100r shell and nerf bars (for added weight).

These are my initial observations (from the first 15 miles). I will update later once I have put in a few more.

1. Much improved low end torque. yes, I can really feel it, especially when accelerating from a stop. Just a lght normal throttle input, no heavy foot needed.

2. Shifting is smoother and more appropriate. I noticed it will drop to around 1500+/- rpms when cruising and will shift down when you need it, and only one gear instead of two or what ever it decides, and with the lightest of throttle input (almost as if it knows). I noticed this when starting up a hill, I push just slightly on the throttle and it goes to the next lowest gear(if it needs to) and holds around 2000rpm. I think this will definitely help with fuel economy as it will go to the highest appropriate gear when cruising along. No gear hunting at all though.

3. The throttle is far more linear and smooth than the KDMax was. I eased the pedal toward the floor, and it both revved up and shifted evenly and smoothly. No more slow, then high rev as I push on it and made it howl. No more unexpected shifts and no more uneven response from the throttle at higher rpms while pushing it.

4. Gas mileage. I can't say anything here yet except I was surprised that it reported as high as it did for the way I test drove it. I was expecting 16-17, and got 18.5. I hope that this indicates it will get better mileage over time and normal driving. We'll see.

5. The ECT button gives it a little more kick. Great for towing and sporting around like a kid. Honestly, other than towing, I don't think I will really use it.

Overall, I am happy with it. It improved what I already had with the KDMax Pro tune and it added torque to the low end, which has always been my main gripe about these trucks. Shifting, throttle response and gear holding improved. And... I have high hopes of better mileage for he bonus.

I can say this for anyone untuned as of yet. if you are coming from the stock tune, you will be smiling all the home and then some.
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You didn't mention which OTT tune...7.0 or 8.0 so I will expect it's the 8.0.

I started with the 7.0 on March 23* (correction: May 23) and then the update 8.0 two weeks later...Med/Mild.

I noticed better acceleration and gas mileage. I also noticed better performance while using the TSS.

I had my 15K ToyotaCare this past Tuesday and I was concerned they might detect a change in the ECU.

No mention of any abnormalities from the Tech--OTT Tuner said it wouldn't be an issue.

I'll be looking for your test report!

Tac0Tic0 · Jul 30, 2022

Vlady said: ↑

Same happens on KDMAX, Nexus and I had it even on the stock. This is not exclusive to a tune.
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It hasn’t done it on my truck the entire time I’ve driven in the mountains.

3GTCMLMTD · Jul 30, 2022

Tac0Tic0 said: ↑

It hasn’t done it on my truck the entire time I’ve driven in the mountains.
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Mine will only do it with cruise control on.

banjoGrampa · Jul 30, 2022

TacoTime55 said: ↑

You didn't mention which OTT tune...7.0 or 8.0 so I will expect it's the 8.0.

I started with the 7.0 on March 23 and then the update 8.0 two weeks later...Med/Mild.

I noticed better acceleration and gas mileage. I also noticed better performance while using the TSS.

I had my 15K ToyotaCare this past Tuesday and I was concerned they might detect a change in the ECU.

No mention of any abnormalities from the Tech--OTT Tuner said it wouldn't be an issue.

I'll be looking for your test report!
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Yes 8.0- I had read "somewhere" that OTT doesn't really name their updates, so I didn't include that. I suppose it is helpful to know the version though, so you can find out if there have been any changes, significant or otherwise.

gotwacks · Jul 31, 2022

banjoGrampa said: ↑

Just got the OTT tune from Big Dawgs tuning @NickJacq23. I had KDMax Pro, and although it was a good tune it still lacked the low end torque that our trucks need. I got the Medium/spicy option.
My truck is DCLB stock gears, 265/70/17 sl Ultraterrain tires, 2" lift, a TRD Pro "equivelent" intake and a leer 100r shell and nerf bars (for added weight).

These are my initial observations (from the first 15 miles). I will update later once I have put in a few more.

1. Much improved low end torque. yes, I can really feel it, especially when accelerating from a stop. Just a lght normal throttle input, no heavy foot needed.

2. Shifting is smoother and more appropriate. I noticed it will drop to around 1500+/- rpms when cruising and will shift down when you need it, and only one gear instead of two or what ever it decides, and with the lightest of throttle input(almost as if it knows). I noticed this when starting up a hill, I push just slightly on the throttle and it goes to the next lowest gear(if it needs to) and holds around 2000rpm. I think this will definitely help with fuel economy as it will go to the highest appropriate gear when cruising along. No gear hunting at all though.

3. The throttle is far more linear and smooth than the KDMax was. I eased the pedal toward the floor, and it both revved up and shifted evenly and smoothly. No more slow, then high rev as I push on it and made it howl. No more unexpected shifts and no more uneven response from the throttle at higher rpms while pushing it.

4. Gas mileage. I can't say anything here yet except I was surprised that it reported as high as it did for the way I test drove it. I was expecting 16-17, and got 18.5. I hope that this indicates it will get better mileage over time and normal driving. We'll see.

5. The ECT button gives it a little more kick. Great for towing and sporting around like a kid. Honestly, other than towing, I don't think I will really use it.

Overall, I am happy with it. It improved what I already had with the KDMax Pro tune and it added torque to the low end, which has always been my main gripe about these trucks. Shifting, throttle response and gear holding improved. And... I have high hopes of better mileage for he bonus.

I can say this for anyone untuned as of yet. if you are coming from the stock tune, you will be smiling all the home and then some.
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I need to get this tune

LstMinutePanic · Aug 2, 2022

High Country Tuning and Colorado Toyota Tuning are coming to Durango, CO!

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www.ColoradoToyotaTuning.com

Hit either of us up for additional details or to reserve a spot to get your Toyota tuned this Saturday, August 6. Walk ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated.

motocrosser34 · Aug 2, 2022

Took our first camping trip and even with a pop up, going up a hill would shift up and down and up and down over and over again. I will be getting this once Yotatuning comes to Pittsburgh again!

Muajilong · Aug 3, 2022

Muajilong said: ↑

Not sure if this is OTT related. I had this issue before the tune and was hoping the tune would fix the issue, however it is still there. Wonder if it is just ECU related.

There is a big hill near where I live, and I find that when I coast down the hill going 30ish, the truck will usually pick up speed and get to about mid 30s. With my foot off the gas and brake, I find that the truck likes to shift down to 3rd and rev the RPMs to mid 3K. Does the Tacoma like to just downshift and engine brake, instead of just coasting in 5th or 6th and improve MPGs? Anyone else experience this and have a fix?

BTW I am on 5.29s, 33s, and mild/med OTT.

Thanks!
Joe
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Just wanted to provide an update. Thanks to all those that chimed in. I did some more troubleshooting and noticed it only downshifts if I tap the brakes. If I just let it coast, it stays in 5/6. I think I just noticed the downshift to 3rd because after getting 5.29 gears, the RPMs go to about 3500. With stock gears, it probably also downshifted but RPMS probably remained under 3K.

Color_Me_Taco · Aug 3, 2022

LstMinutePanic said: ↑

High Country Tuning and Colorado Toyota Tuning are coming to Durango, CO!

www.HighCountryTuning.com
www.ColoradoToyotaTuning.com

Hit either of us up for additional details or to reserve a spot to get your Toyota tuned this Saturday, August 6. Walk ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated.

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I'll be seeing you this Saturday at 11am!

Doug

brtnstrns · Aug 3, 2022

Muajilong said: ↑

Just wanted to provide an update. Thanks to all those that chimed in. I did some more troubleshooting and noticed it only downshifts if I tap the brakes. If I just let it coast, it stays in 5/6. I think I just noticed the downshift to 3rd because after getting 5.29 gears, the RPMs go to about 3500. With stock gears, it probably also downshifted but RPMS probably remained under 3K.
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Meant to chime in when you first posted this but forgot: Toyota's factory tuning, OVTune, and now KDMaxx have all behaved like this in this situation on my 2020. So I'd say there's nothing inherently wrong with your truck.

Strangely enough, it seems to only engine brake when I don't really need it to and never does it when I do need it to. Ultimately, if it downshifts going down a hill when I don't need it to, I just give it some gas until it shifts back up. Otherwise, when I need to actually utilize engine braking, like when I'm towing my trailer, I just shift it where I need it in "select" shifting or whatever "S5/S4/etc" stands for.

s0dhi · Aug 4, 2022

little_joe said: ↑

Is there any benefit to wiping the learned history in the ECU prior to doing the OTT8 tune? I have 8 (Mild) now and low-speed/part-throttle driveability is awful (bucking, throttle off/on), was wondering if the learned settings might contribute to this? My tuner is on an epic trip so I won't be able to get it reflashed for a couple of weeks yet, which gives me time to find an AGM battery - but when he's available, he's going to reflash.
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I've been having the same issue, coming from stock. I am getting the same driveability issues with my 2022 6MT. It is especially bad with the AC running.

I believe it is the mild throttle, which I also mistakenly requested. I'm going to get this adjusted this coming weekend.

@JustDSM - can you provide some guidance on the MT throttle options and which ones to select/avoid?

gotwacks · Aug 5, 2022

BortisYeltzen said: ↑

Yes, I believe @cemented gets to the Bay Area on occasion. We also have another tuner that gets there occasionally. Check in with the Reno based tuner on the Map below.
https://toyotatuningnetwork.com/locations
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Will do, thanks!

s0dhi · Aug 6, 2022

More great things to say about YotaTune. David adjusted my throttle from mild to spicy which resolved my driveability issues. No more bogging and bucking with the AC running!

Color_Me_Taco · Aug 6, 2022

I chose level 2 throttle response with level 3 optional by pressing the ECT button. I'm happy my tuner told me about this.
I'm OTT as if today by Luke at HighCountryTuning. I'm very happy with this outcome.

cemented · Aug 6, 2022

s0dhi said: ↑

I've been having the same issue, coming from stock. I am getting the same driveability issues with my 2022 6MT. It is especially bad with the AC running.

I believe it is the mild throttle, which I also mistakenly requested. I'm going to get this adjusted this coming weekend.

@JustDSM - can you provide some guidance on the MT throttle options and which ones to select/avoid?
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I would advise to start with spicy and see how you like it so you can either go up to super spicy or drop to medium. Spicy is a great starting point for manual trucks.

LstMinutePanic · Aug 7, 2022

Color_Me_Taco said: ↑

I chose level 2 throttle response with level 3 optional by pressing the ECT button. I'm happy my tuner told me about this.
I'm OTT as if today by Luke at HighCountryTuning. I'm very happy with this outcome.
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Thanks for driving in from Moab! It was great to meet you. Now, let's see a few pictures of that truck hitting the trails!

s0dhi · Aug 9, 2022

cemented said: ↑

I would advise to start with spicy and see how you like it so you can either go up to super spicy or drop to medium. Spicy is a great starting point for manual trucks.
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Spicy seems to be just right. Thanks!

LstMinutePanic · Aug 17, 2022

It is a common misconception that only heavily modified vehicles can benefit from a tune. Not true. There are a wide variety of options to fit your specific vehicle and driving style.

The owner of this vehicle was looking to fix the constant gear hunting, laggy throttle, hard shifting, and underpowered feel of his mostly stock 2022 Tacoma. The Overland Torque Tune fixed all of that and more! Now, he is able to enjoy a responsive vehicle that drives the way he wants it to!

aturk · Aug 17, 2022

Muajilong said: ↑

Not sure if this is OTT related. I had this issue before the tune and was hoping the tune would fix the issue, however it is still there. Wonder if it is just ECU related.

There is a big hill near where I live, and I find that when I coast down the hill going 30ish, the truck will usually pick up speed and get to about mid 30s. With my foot off the gas and brake, I find that the truck likes to shift down to 3rd and rev the RPMs to mid 3K. Does the Tacoma like to just downshift and engine brake, instead of just coasting in 5th or 6th and improve MPGs? Anyone else experience this and have a fix?

BTW I am on 5.29s, 33s, and mild/med OTT.

Thanks!
Joe
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I think it's more of a "feature" of the 5.29s. I've noticed my truck since getting 5.29s (I'm on 34's) likes to downshift a little more frequently.

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