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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by loadmaster0219, Apr 1, 2014.

  1. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:32 PM
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    loadmaster0219

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    loadmaster0219 [OP] Active Member

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    Ryan
    MS Gulf Coast
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Offroad
    KnN CAI, flowmaster, Toytec lift kit, 285-75-16 BF Goodrich rugged terrain TA, DC Grenade rims, halo headlights, bilstein 5100s all around, new OME leaf pack for rear, swing box for bed, Fab4 rear bumper, satoshi grille
    I am looking to further upgrade my 08 Tacoma trd offroad 2wd.
    I have a CAI and flowmaster exhaust and bigger tires.
    mileage and performance are my first thoughts but any improvement ideas would be great.
    I have heard Unichip is a good start but also have read conflicting testimonies.
    Ideas?
     
    loadmaster0219, Apr 1, 2014
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  2. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    schleygo

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    schleygo Well-Known Member

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    Ft Worth TX
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    07 Dbl Cab Radiant Red
    Bilsten 5100s, Eibach Coils, 2" toytec AAL, LR UCAs, SC5 Matt Bronze
    Hi

    there is nothing out there in the chip or retuning area that really works. CAIs and Exhaust are negligible gains and you said you already have installed that.

    Best bet is to go with a TRD supercharger. It is pricey but you will get real HP and TQ gains. If you plan on keeping the truck for a long time, go with that.

    I am also a LM on the commercial side. Fly in and out of Afghanistan daily when I am at work. Welcome to TW
     
    schleygo, Apr 1, 2014
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  3. Apr 1, 2014 at 6:47 PM
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    loadmaster0219

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    loadmaster0219 [OP] Active Member

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    Ryan
    MS Gulf Coast
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Offroad
    KnN CAI, flowmaster, Toytec lift kit, 285-75-16 BF Goodrich rugged terrain TA, DC Grenade rims, halo headlights, bilstein 5100s all around, new OME leaf pack for rear, swing box for bed, Fab4 rear bumper, satoshi grille
    Do you have the supercharger? What does it do for the truck overall?
     
    loadmaster0219, Apr 1, 2014
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