Oh I would definitely go 4.88s with the automatic if you spend the money to regear. I'm happy with my 4.30s because they're stock but I may still regear myself down the road.
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OVTune VF Tuner | OVTune - Tacoma ECU flash tune options and feedback
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My only input on gearing vs tune for those who haven't done either, is that it seems like an extremely silly debate. From what i understand, it's not uncommon to be paying over $3k to have your truck re-geared, between parts and labor and whatever else. $3k vs $769 seems like the silliest debate that has ever been brought up Lmfao
For those who are arguing it that already have one or the other, i get you, carry on. I don't have aftermarket gearing so I can't comment on if you should still get the tune. What i do tell people is that they should get the tune if they still aren't happy with their truck. If they're happy...hey, you do you booboo
For those who are arguing it that already have one or the other, i get you, carry on. I don't have aftermarket gearing so I can't comment on if you should still get the tune. What i do tell people is that they should get the tune if they still aren't happy with their truck. If they're happy...hey, you do you booboo
Anyone in San Diego with the tune want to give me a ride? I'm on the fence. I consider doing OV but then I also want to wait and see what Magnuson comes out with. I know the cost difference is two whole other worlds, but I don't want to buy the OV and then have wasted that money if I go with Magnuson down the line. I'm curious to see if Magnuson will address the gearing issue as well as whatever engineer management software they produce for their charger.
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I've heard that, and then the immediate follow up was speculation that OV should do the tuning. Of course OV seems to have aspirations to produce a turbo setup so I can't see him to interested in tuning a potential competitor.
eldedo
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good point, but although the throttle response is a little "numb" it doesn't bother me too much. Hunting gears doesnt really happen too much with the way I drive, either that or I have gotten used to it.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ovtune-3-5l-tacoma-twin-turbo.566390/
OV announced some details about their upcoming twin turbo kit for the Tacoma 3.5L
OV announced some details about their upcoming twin turbo kit for the Tacoma 3.5L
Thanks for posting. Excited to see how this goes.
You, I, and a whole lot of other people. ? I think a lot of people that are seriously considering FI are getting tired of waiting on Magnuson with zero communication from them. Especially considering the amount of effort and time OV has already put into the 3rd gen market. It'll be very interesting to see what happens between the two systems if Magnuson can ever get their SC released.
Dual turbos will meet more gains. Mat says it will be tuned to be used for trails too
I'm curious what this low end solution he has worked up.
For anyone not following the other thread, Mat @ OVtune says he'll be posting more details on the 5th.
I know he is busy but I asked if he would mind having an official info thread over here as well.
The updated blog post about 1.05 details is already up
That being said, you should have ordered long ago lol It's not just recently that the tune became worth it. I've been running 1.05 on my MT (pre-release for dongle users) and it's an excellent update.
That being said, you should have ordered long ago lol It's not just recently that the tune became worth it. I've been running 1.05 on my MT (pre-release for dongle users) and it's an excellent update.
I know I should have but I was holding out for Toyota to do something. And the update that they did put out did nothing for my truck.
I finally ordered OVTune a few weeks back. Been running1.04r 91 file for about a week. I haven't really driven enough to have a finalized opinion but I can tell some subtle differences in the way the truck shifts for the better. The power is definitely more useable, but not life changing. It's more the shifting revamp that's making a difference. My MPG's on day to day trips appears to be improved but I'll wait until I get a few tanks through it to confirm. Really looking forward to 1.05 because from all the talk it sounds like it's what we all want.
bro its been long put off, although after they reflashed my taco its been awesome on throttle response. Still want it though. Cant wait to see how yours fixes your taco @Tyler
Drake7
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Awesome man thanks for the information. Just wanted to check as I barely have any miles on my 18. But I don’t like the constant downshift as most of the other 3gs on here. Looks like I’ll be getting that tune. Saw that you were getting it when it comes out. Let me know how you like it.
Will do. Says it will be here the Friday after Xmas. Will report back that Saturday.
I've been seriously considering this tune. I hate that my truck won't use 5th or 6th in cruise on the highway above 70, and the low RPM performance on and offroad is hot garbage.
I forgot if you’ve regeared or not?
Yes, 4.88s. Would have done the deeper gears if they were available at the time.
I was planning on the 5.29s when I get 35s anyway, but now I definitely know to do 5.29, lol.
I think you should try the tune. It will probably help at least with the shifting/cruise.
Just an update, the tune being indetectable is incorrect. The older versions of the tune we're undetectable (1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.04r), but the newest release (1.05) will be detectable by the dealership.
To create the newest release of 1.05, Mat had to modfy the shift and engine management tables enormously. He stated in the last few days on the TW thread that due to such an enormous changes in the management that he decided to change the way the ECU and TCU identify themselves when hooked up to a scanner. The flashed ECU and TCU used to identify themselves the same as the factory tune. Now with 1.05 they will not, therefore he is now recommending users flash to stock anytime they go to the dealer for warranty work etc.
A user then questioned why the change.
And then another user then questions if you were already chaging the code before, what's different now that required a different designation.
Just an update, the tune being indetectable is incorrect. The older versions of the tune we're undetectable (1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.04r), but the newest release (1.05) will be detectable by the dealership.
To create the newest release of 1.05, Mat had to modfy the shift and engine management tables enormously. He stated in the last few days on the TW thread that due to such an enormous changes in the management that he decided to change the way the ECU and TCU identify themselves when hooked up to a scanner. The flashed ECU and TCU used to identify themselves the same as the factory tune. Now with 1.05 they will not, therefore he is now recommending users flash to stock anytime they go to the dealer for warranty work etc.
A user then questioned why the change.
And then another user then questions if you were already chaging the code before, what's different now that required a different designation.
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I've been nerding out on that thread hard for the last few weeks keeping up with all the lastest 1.05 news. Spent the previous couple months reading it from start to finish. Might as well share what I learned.