TORSPD: NEVR

@Torspd how is your build going? Are you getting close to Dyno tuning?

 

Ya and I remember calling you out for a break in video

 

On hiatus temporarily. Taking care of a few other things. It is patiently awaiting its number, in the driveway.

A few more weeks, and it will be time to start up the process again.

Until then, just getting my thrill through the keyboard....

Turbo is still in the box. More material still needs to be ordered.

 

Sounds good, looking forward to seeing an update.

 

Hey, so im installing my FPR this weekend, and it's a 1:1 regulator. DO I need to run the vacuum line to it like the stock one has? I'm not boosting yet, just installing the fuel system. Am I okay to leave it unconnected to vacuum and just set the stock fuel pressure and be done?

 

I would go ahead and connect the vacuum line, and for the time being set your fuel pressure to the stock setting. This will allow everything to operate normal till you change your injectors out for larger ones, and then you can tweak as needed then. With the vacuum/boost reference line attached once you set your fuel pressure at idle under approximately 20inHg of vacuum you should see your fuel pressure rise as the engine transitions out of vacuum to atmospheric pressure (14.7psi). With either a factory or aftermarket regulator you will see the fuel pressure increase like this. I have no idea what the factory Tacoma setting is but let's say the setting is 40psi at idle this means the fuel pressure will increase to approximately 54.7 as you accelerate (it will realistically be less due to various losses but this is the general idea). Add boost and it will go up from there.

 

One minor correction to make.

Set the FPR's base fuel pressure without the vacuum hose attached. Otherwise, you'll be setting it at idle vacuum. You want it set at atmospheric pressure. Which is no vacuum.

OEM fuel pressure is ~43.5 psi. Set it close to that for OEM operation. Once set, then attach the vacuum hose.

I have mine set to 50 psi, for the Haltech. Better atomization from higher pressure equals a more thorough combustion.

 

Saving this for later.

https://youtu.be/SKO39k9nHq0

 

@Hacktacular shared this with me. For all of you curious would be tuners.

, https://realtuners.com/realtuners-radio-episodes/

 

There was a crazy 86 in that one.

 

Yours is next Craig.

 

Turbo paper weights are the best. Especially machined compressor covers. Ask me how I know lol.

 

Solid Trans mounts ordered. Guess I have to install the motor mounts finally >_<

 

You got a Unichip instead of a Ucon? I thought the UCON was a done deal? Where are you gonna get it tuned? I just picked one up but need to get a new PnP harness for '11 and find a tuner.

 

Got no response

Prob get UCON next year when I get my bonus, along with some more supporting mods

 

Only worth components from Unichip, are their plugs and harness. Those can be used to make a plug n play harness with a better piece of equipment.

 

Orly? How so and with what?

 

@Hacktacular did this. Since his was an '09+. First bought a Unichip. Tuned it in decently. Needed more capability than what it could offer.

Talked with Boomslang. Sent the harness to them, and they modified it to work with a Haltech Elite. '09+, with Haltech, all plug n play.

His turbo build has the pictures.

 

I give credit where credit is due. Unichip held its own. I wanted more control so I went with a crazy idea that maybe I could Frankenstein it. It worked...lol. Main reason I dumped Unichip was because they have one guy for support and he was not very helpful with software updates and support. I did buy the 290 dollar software and they still treated me like a bother. So my money went elsewhere. But if anyone needs help tuning the Unichip reach out, I don't mind helping.

 

From the man himself.