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Whats the Best Proformance chip?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by psmith.9182, Jan 3, 2015.

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  1. Jan 3, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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    Im Interested in getting a proformance chip for my 2007 4.0L Tacoma, but i don't know what chips actually work and what ones are simply scams. also i want something i can install myself and not have to pay additional hundreds of dollars to have someone program it. I Commute 30 Miles every day so i'm just looking for a chip that can save me some Gas mileage but also give me a good power boost when i want it.

    Any and all opinions are appreciated!!
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2015 at 9:49 AM
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    aint gonna happen.

    Best thing for MPG's on the 4.0L is light tires, synthetic fluids, 65mph and under.... and most importantly drive like an egg is under the throttle.

    Beyond that, everything you see for performance chips is snake oil.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2015 at 10:06 AM
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  4. Jan 3, 2015 at 10:07 AM
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  5. Jan 3, 2015 at 10:13 AM
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    The best performance chip is the one you don't buy.
     
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  6. Jan 3, 2015 at 10:23 AM
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    lol thanks guys, the Tacomas chip already has a rich air to fuel ratio anyway correct? so whats the best thing i can do for a little performance boost?
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    +1
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2015 at 12:55 PM
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  9. Jan 3, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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    Apparently none of you have heard of URD.
    MAF sensor.
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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    Popcorn not good enough hey? :p
     
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  12. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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    No, if any thing it just about right other wise the EPA would flag them for high HC. Like some one said forced induction or just peddle faster. Hyper chip are for diesels about worthless on any gas engine.
     
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  13. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    URD's UCON is a good system. But I am pretty sure Gadget does not offer it for a 4 banger.
     
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  14. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    On a separate note I keep reading the title of this thread as "what's the best broformance chip"

    It fits.
     
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  15. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:44 PM
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    Day to day, my truck was a little more peppy with the UniChip. Towing is when I noticed the most difference.
    If you are looking for MPG and performance, what has been said would be best. Performance- SC the engine. MPG- take it easy on the skinny pedal, good fluids, and keep your tires aired up.

    Or, get an old Geo Metro/Chevy Sprint with a 3 banger and 5 speed.
     
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  16. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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    If you want great gas mileage get a corolla.
     
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  18. Jan 3, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    his says 4.0L not 4 banger?


    and yes, the UCON is a great system just a little expensive
     
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