2017 V6 Underpowered.....

In basic laymens terms the biggest function of ECT is changeing the shifting points. Instead of short shifting for gas mileage it shifts more where youd think it should. I'm not so sure you're actually saving any gas by lugging the engine in the first place. My wifes van has an ECO mode which basically cuts out 2nd and 4th gears and it really sucks.
 
texasred said:
2017 Tacoma Limited here. I agreed with you right up to when I discovered ECT. Changed the transmission shift points and changed my highway driving experience.
Good explanation here:
https://www.whiterivertoyota.com/blog/benefits-of-the-toyota-tacoma-ect-pwr-button/amp/
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I think I tried using that (it's been 3 years now....) but I figured it was mostly for things like pulling a heavy load up a mountain or something. What I'm talking about would require constantly pushing a button on a long highway trip. Thanks for the reply.....
 
wbeaton2 said:
ECT will see your mileage tank, no question. This engine is one that develops it's power at higher RPMs, and because the truck was/is geared for fuel economy numbers with the EPA, the truck tries(I said tries) to get into the higher gears as quickly as possible. In my experience the truck would only hold 6th gear on very flat roads with little or no headwind on the highway. There is a cure, albeit it's not cheap and really should be changed at the factory, and that is having the truck regeared. You will notice an immediate improvement in shifting, much smoother, no bogging or requiring you to mash the accelerator with the tranny trying to decide what you want from it, and it holds 6th gear all day long. Very large improvement in towing and some improvement in fuel economy dependent on how, and where, you drive. If you are largely a highway driver you will see an improvement in fuel economy. Nitro is an excellent company to provide gearing for the Tacoma, and worth every dime especially if you are an off-road person.
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I am looking in to doing this to my 19 SR 4x4. I'm thinking of going with the 5.29 gears. I plan on getting a lift with bigger tires and a front bumper. Nitro has a sale going on now up to 19% off till may 4. Not sure which one to get. First tacoma so how do I know which kit to order? It's offered as either an 8.0" or an 8.75" and both for either a truck equipped with or without the OEM Locker. I believe it's the 8.0" rear end but not sure if it has the locker or not. Sticker says it has the automatic limited slip differential.
 
Evan Warren said:
I am looking in to doing this to my 19 SR 4x4. I'm thinking of going with the 5.29 gears. I plan on getting a lift with bigger tires and a front bumper. Nitro has a sale going on now up to 19% off till may 4. Not sure which one to get. First tacoma so how do I know which kit to order? It's offered as either an 8.0" or an 8.75" and both for either a truck equipped with or without the OEM Locker. I believe it's the 8.0" rear end but not sure if it has the locker or not. Sticker says it has the automatic limited slip differential.
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I'm doing the same thing. I'm going with Nitro's 4.88 set up. Already have the lift and bigger tires. That sale was really good.
 
Evan Warren said:
I am looking in to doing this to my 19 SR 4x4. I'm thinking of going with the 5.29 gears. I plan on getting a lift with bigger tires and a front bumper. Nitro has a sale going on now up to 19% off till may 4. Not sure which one to get. First tacoma so how do I know which kit to order? It's offered as either an 8.0" or an 8.75" and both for either a truck equipped with or without the OEM Locker. I believe it's the 8.0" rear end but not sure if it has the locker or not. Sticker says it has the automatic limited slip differential.
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The 19 SR should be an 8.75 ( not 100% positive). The E locker is the electronic locking diff on the Off Road and Pro. Your SR should not have an E Locker.
 
Evan Warren said:
I am looking in to doing this to my 19 SR 4x4. I'm thinking of going with the 5.29 gears. I plan on getting a lift with bigger tires and a front bumper. Nitro has a sale going on now up to 19% off till may 4. Not sure which one to get. First tacoma so how do I know which kit to order? It's offered as either an 8.0" or an 8.75" and both for either a truck equipped with or without the OEM Locker. I believe it's the 8.0" rear end but not sure if it has the locker or not. Sticker says it has the automatic limited slip differential.
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The easiest way that I've heard to check is if your 3rd member nuts are 14mm then you have the 8.75. If they are 12mm you have the 8.
I'm not sure if we've ever nailed down exactly what trucks get the bigger ring gear but my 17 Sport MT has one...
 
And while everyone is running out to see which axle they have, give those nuts a snug... I checked mine when I was replacing the u-joint the other day and they weren't as tight as I left them last year... I noticed a damp spot, put a wrench on all of the 3rd member nuts and most of them easily took a 1/4 turn... weird... explains all the leaky rear ends tho...
 
Crawdad said:
The easiest way that I've heard to check is if your 3rd member nuts are 14mm then you have the 8.75. If they are 12mm you have the 8.
I'm not sure if we've ever nailed down exactly what trucks get the bigger ring gear but my 17 Sport MT has one...
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You said 3rd member nuts ? I didn't know they get loose ?
 
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