Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Yeah, I get it....use the search function. Where I can look and dig for hours to find something that might be what I am looking for. Not trying to be a dick here, just thought someone may sound off about their specific thoughts and results. Thanks for the 'help.'

 

OK but did you even read the first post?

 

First post isn't going to answer the majority of the questions he asked.

 

I did. I read that, and dozens of other pages. Maybe I'm just being a dumbass and missing it. I'm sure users and owners have made comments somewhere in the (currently) 214 pages of info. I just didn't want to hear it (only) from the manufacturer.

 

I think the graphs in the op should suffice for the gains. Throttle is better but not perfect. Definetly a better overall truck.

 

Many have replied with positive results. I have not seen any negative yet.
Power and torque gains on this version of tune are minimal (no intake timing was messed with yet, only exhaust).
Drivability was the big gain but that is hard to put into words. ECT mode with the tune is night and day difference.
I am waiting to hear negative feedback, none yet from anyone who bought it.
Shifting gets way better at first flash but frequency will increase slightly in some cases based on the ecu learning habits.

I think that sums most of it up.
Only 1 auto on the dyno so far but OV is looking for another, preferably a mt, last I heard

Edit: Ive had 1.01B installed about a month now and mpg was 1-2 better until i stuck mud tires on, shit mpg now but not tune related

 

Sweet, very much thanks for that. I did go back and review the first post and actually found more of what I was looking for. I know squat about tunes, chips, flashes, etc., so I may have breezed past that initially. Very good to hear that no one has had problems. That is the biggest issue I think. If it's reliable, doesn't cause harm, and gives good performance gains.....yeah, I'm in. Thanks again.

 

Realisticly, everyone that has had the tune will not post up their reviews everytime someone says "there are 2XX pages in this thread so I don't want to waste hours reading through it". You are investing a good chunk of change into this mod. Personally, I like to research as much as I can before I drop that kinda coin on anything cause the more info you have, the better you understand all the dynamics of things. The Cliff's Notes version is that everyone is happy so far. There are occasional babies that want things beyond the scope of what a tuner can do but AFAIK every single person that has got the tune has been happy. The tune does NOT give you hyper drive, flying abilities or a chance of picking up a supermodel that is stranded on a side road so knowing that, be realistic with your desires for a tune, it's a truck not a 4wd Lambo. I can say for myself that my truck drives like it should now. No crazy power increases or anything special really but damn if I'm happy every single time I drive my truck now. Granted that doesn't sound super amazing enough to go out and buy the tune in principle, in reality, it's a huge subtle upgrade that I would do again in a heartbeat. I'm fairly certain every person who has gotten it so far would agree. As subtle as it is, it's still 100% worth it and I'm excited that this is still the beginning of what is possible with this truck and future tunes. BTW, I had the Shift Sense Pro and I didn't like it at all. I had hoped it would cure the driveability of the truck but it cured one problem(shifting too much) and gave me another issue (holding the revs for too long) since I live in a very hilly area. I thought there was no hope for my truck and cursed the trans everytime I took a drive. I can say that the tune has made me forget about the trans shifting issues now. So much better. If you feel like your truck is bi-polar crackhead with commitment issues then you'll be more than happy wit the tune, if you feel your truck drives great from the factory then you'll be underwhelmed.

 

I have reviewed the tune a couple of times. I have also read every page of this post. It's awesome.

 

I appreciate the info. Sounds great.

 

welp, I'll go ahead and chime in again for the umpteenth time...

yeah it's fucking awesome get it. goodbye!

 

Sounds good. I like the truck now, but won't complain about better performance. I think I will be realistic in my expectations. I will go back and continue to read....just a shitload of info to get through, as I am preparing to move ALL THE WAY across the US (Alaska to Georgia) and start a new job. The logistics of the move are keeping me from spending as much time on the subject as I would like to. Also have the lift to install, wheels on the way, etc. Thanks for taking the time to tell me what you think.

 

Thanks, look....I guess I'm on the trailing end of a barrage of people asking the same shit. I apologize for that. I don't mean to be "that guy."

 

215 pages here but you can speed read most pages cause they are complete bullshit where someone bitches about something. I would suggest scanning and look for substantial sized posts. Those will either be really helpful or a soapbox you can skip after the first line. You are not the first to catch shit lol. Read the thread and you can flip the next guy shit that asks for reviews.

 

LOL....roger that. Appreciate it.

 

this is simply a case of poor timing. you can skim & browse back for some questions answered, and you can feel free to pm me. i may have a lot to say about it.

 

@Taco_y_Cerveza the review I wrote about the tune yesterday is on page 212

& if people are wanting a programmer that badly just pick up a $150 chrome book off Amazon. Plug it in whenever ever & change your tune.

It's also been gone over a couple times that dealerships have no ability to tell if the tune has been changed or anything.

 

I have about 3K on the tune half with A and half with B. Once the learning is complete it still hunts more than I like in D. Some hills that are just the right grade just demand that you pull it into S so it wont hunt. Not sure this could be cured, but would think more torque in the 2-25K RMP range would help. Did @OVTune get a truck on the dyno as scheduled today?

 

There hasn't been any mention of any truck getting on the dyno, but you remember the secrecy of that first run so who knows.

 

I'm pretty sure there was talk about getting a MT on the dyno, not sure about anything else.

Definitely would love more torque in the lower rpms but it's been stated a few times that's shooting for the stars with this v6. Need to go bigger if you want bottom end torque.