Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Did you run the THX version before this trip?

 

What does thx mean? I’ve seen this discussed but no definition of what it is

 

Thx = Enhanced Throttle Response

Enhanced Throttle = Some throttle changes that makes the throttle more sensitive based on vehicle speed and requested Torque (accelerator, basically).
Tip in is not modified between the two nor is the low speed range.

 

500 mile review here.

2017 04B04 stock, reg oct, stock tires W/thx.


On the road I love this tune, but hit a trail today and had some issues. Was having issues with the pedal seeming heavy at times and when I gave it gas it seem to come alive all of a sudden causing me to slip the wheels (traction control would attempt to engage).

I think I might have to give the non thx a try. Anyone dealing with this? I have always loved the tunes....as a tune I have to find out want fits my billet the best

 

Im amazed with everyone hitting 20+ mpgs. I cant even get close

 

Lots of engine braking down hill I assume?

 

You're not alone buddy. I only get 18-19 when I have the kiddo

 

It’s gotta be that every truck is different. My best is 16mpg, I avg. 14.5. My brother’s 2019 with the same lift and tires gets 19-21mpg. I have just accepted it, there’s nothing we can do, unless we change/trade in our trucks. Just like with the tunes, all Tacoma’s are different.

 

I think non thx is worse. All versions of this tune seem to have a fairly mushy / dead pedal, imo anyway. B04

 

The nonThx tune made my crazy RPM spike downshifts go away.

 

I went back to my beta 19770 last week and am very happy. If you have a favorite from the past, I suggest you load it and at least give it a try or a re-try! Right off the bat, (first trip out of the driveway) I felt the difference and smiled.
In cruise control, my Rpms at 70mph are 1800 and go to 2000 going over an overpass. Like it should.

 

Yup. True. I even started using 91 to see if theres a difference on mpgs and none that ive noticed so far. Definitely better to drive it just feels wrong im getting better freeway mpgs on my v8 lol

 

Yep, I run 93 octane. No better mpg. At least it’s only $2.35/gal here.
Even when I baby my truck, I only gain 1-2 mpg.

 

anybody owned 6MT and auto and had this tune? did it make the MT worth it?

 

From what I gather, the MT is totally worth it. Check out the MT specific thread. @tonered makes it seem like a dream come true!

 

sorry i should have been more descriptive, i had an auto 2016, sold it and got a MT 2016, which is leagues better. now i want more and from what i can tell this is the next logical step

 

100% worth it. It fixes the weirdness with the stock tune and has significantly more low end power

 

Yes, but not for more than 30 miles

 

Not too bad. Seemed to work when it counted in 4th and 2nd

 

Skinnies (255/75/17) and gears