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Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OVTune, Jun 9, 2017.

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  1. Jun 15, 2018 at 10:06 AM
    K_Sandhu

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    I don't think 4k RPM in second is that high...it is not like truck is red lining at 4k. Some times you do need to spin wheels and have little momentum to get up the dune and that is exactly what I was hoping for, but truck wouldn't shift to first even when it was below 4k going up the dune. It would slowly just die down. Having 35's doesn't help either.
     
  2. Jun 15, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    4K in 2nd would put you very close to redline in 1st. The truck definitely won't let you downshift to that high of an RPM.
     
  3. Jun 15, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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    35s require 4.88 gears man...
     
  4. Jun 15, 2018 at 10:57 AM
    MCDavis

    MCDavis Taco life is over. Full time 4wd for the win.

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    Subjective, but yes it’s a good idea depending on your needs or intended use.
     
  5. Jun 15, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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  6. Jun 15, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    True, but even if hits the red line for a second or two, it won't do much of damage on these new engines. They can limit the truck to not hit red line, but not letting you shift because it MIGHT hit red line doesn't make sense to me. Even if it does damage the engine let me do it because its my truck! I really wish I had bought manual transmission sometimes :frusty:
     
  7. Jun 15, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    That is on the list man
     
  8. Jun 15, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    I have accidentally tried down shifting at too high of speed or rpm and the truck just beeps at you and won't do it.
     
  9. Jun 15, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    That’s the best “under-promise/over-deliver” approach I’ve ever seen!
     
  10. Jun 15, 2018 at 1:51 PM
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    There's no might about it. It knows exactly what RPM it will be at if it downshifts at any given time and it's not going to downshift if it's going to be past red line...for good and obvious reasons.
     
  11. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    I am ready for a power map Matt love my OV TUNE can’t wait for A 93 tune.

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  12. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Straight pipes or UDR?
     
  13. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    I am running The URD full exhaust header back.
     
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  14. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    And the full intake:spending:
     
  15. Jun 15, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    Got my reg and sent in ECU info anxiously awaiting the tune files from @OVTune !!
     
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    what was your order number? Just submitted ID. waiting for registration.
     
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    2859 you?
     
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    2864. convert dongle to dongle-less after purchase from initial dongle buyer.
     
  19. Jun 15, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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    Is there a power map for urd pipe and intake?
     
  20. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:32 PM
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    Not yet but Mats about to open up custom tuning...
     
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