Looking at some performance upgrades

I have a 08 v6 in fantastic condition. 130,000 miles and no mechanical issues. It was bone stock until I recently bought it. i added 33s and leveling kit.
i have been considering tuning it. Has anyone had any success in tuning the v6? How did you do it?

also, there was little frame rust, but the exhaust system seems like its taken a beating, and its corroded. I was considering upgrading, I dont want anything too loud, but i want something that sounds deep and will hold up. Any suggestions there?

 

Connect with an OTT tuner in your area and get a tune flashed to your ECM: https://overlandtailor.com/team-members/

Pick your poison with exhaust. As long as it isn't a Carven (which hurts my ear drums) it will be fairly mild in comparison.

 

1GR-FEs like 91 octane (Toyota engines do in general). It also boosts fuel efficiency slightly, somewhat offsetting the higher cost.

 

The tune will do you good. On the exhaust, try the magnaBlow others are crap. If you want more torque and control regearing will do. All in all...welcome this will put a hole in your wallet.

 

I’m not disputing this necessarily but will say it’s the first time I’ve heard it in 11 years of owning my ‘07 and reading 4R boards every day. My V6 is 300 miles from 275K and has never had anything over 87 in her life.

I’ve considered a tune and people say they’re great but I haven’t found anybody with a 4th Gen who’s had one and can describe specific impressions or differences.

Lastly, and again based on many years of following this stuff, don’t waste your money on cold air intakes or other supposed performance improvers. The 1GR-FE pretty much is what it is - a solid, reliable engine that drinks fuel and will last forever with proper care. If there were affordable options offering significant, documented advantages, everybody here would have them.

 

I wish we did more 4G 4Runners, they have fantastic potential!

Their ECU shares the identical calibration data as the 2G 4.0L Tacoma which is a very popular platform for us, with TONS of feedback out there. You'll find the results just as impressive on the 4G 4Runner as the 2G Tacoma. We've got a VERY solid calibration that is dialed in for this platform, and I wish we could get it on more 4Gs.

Here's just a snipit of stuff you can read through, it's all 2G related but everything regarding the tuning/results is 100% transferable to the 4G:

Our Main thread on TacomaWorld - https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/30719946/
Main Supercharger thread on Tacomaworld - https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/30594376/
HPTuners thread (lots of tech talk) - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hp-tuners-for-2005-2015.600793/
Our 1GR-FE Dyno Testing Page (lots of testing/data) - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1gr-fe-single-vvti-dyno-testing-by-ott.759616/

 

Thanks for the info. Sent you a PM.

 

I've heard if you order that 100,000 mile sticker from Toyota you gain +5hp ..........

 

The dyno thread JustDSM posted shows the gains on 91.

Toyota rated the '07-'09 FJ Cruisers at 239 hp and 278 lb-ft on 91 octane. That's +3 hp and +13 lb-ft over the 4R and Tacoma numbers on 87 octane. This is SAE certified gains at the flywheel published by Toyota, though not noticeable from seat of the pants.