2023 4Runner TRD Pro on Long Island. Performance and gearing.

I just got my 2023 4Runner TRD Pro.
Great truck.
My only thoughts are I wish the gearing was a little more sporty.
I use the manual shift but wish there was a way to adjust the automatic.
Seems to drop into 2nd and 3rd quickly and then loses a little torque when hitting the gas.
Also looking for any ideas for a performance upgrade.
I have read that tuning is the option.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

Options are Pedal Commander $, KDMAX tune $$, regear $$$, Magnuson S/C $$$$

 

I just read about something called Banks Pedal Monster. Any thoughts?

 

Haven’t heard anything about the product, but it sounds like a throttle position manipulator like a Pedal Commander


If money wasn’t a factor, I would regear and super-charge my 4Runner

 

Tune or supercharger. Pedal boxes do nothing more than floor it at first which you can do.

 

Not interested in supercharger. I am on Long Island. Any info on where to get it tuned?

 

Welcome from a fellow Long Island '23 Solar Octane TRD Pro owner.

There are 2 tuning companies I know of for the 4Runner. It's a much smaller market than a lot of tuners and not as much info available online, but here are the locators for both. KDMax has an installer on Long Island, nearest ToyaWerx installer is a bit west of Philly.

https://kdmaxprotuning.com/locations

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...001&z=5&mid=1N0tl8rjAmM08bPGRXzrXyV4mICU4wo_Y

 

Thank you. Enjoying it. Love the look. Any idea the cost of the KDMax tune? Any other suggestions for performance are also welcome.

 

I think the KDMax tune is around $450. No other suggestions for you yet. I just picked up my truck a few weeks ago so I’m trying to take some time to acclimate before determining my modification plans. If you do get a tune, post up your impressions. Other than a supercharger or shorter gears, I think that a tune is the only mod with actual performance gains. Pedal boosters just tell the ECU you pressed the pedal more than you actually did, so you can do the same by just actually pressing the pedal more. Not sure what your prior tuning experience is, but you’re not going to see the type of significant gains that are achieved on turbo engines. You’re looking at probably somewhere around 20-25hp maximum gained, but also possibly better shift behavior and maybe even fuel economy improvements as I believe the stock tune is designed with a pretty rich fuel mixture that leaves room to lean it out a bit while still remaining very safe.

 

Thank you very much. Just got mine a few weeks ago too. I am gonna call the Kings Park place. I will let you know what I find. Happy Holidays.

 

its only like 10k, no biggie

 

So I had the KDMaxPro tune done to my truck a week and a half ago. It definitely made a difference. More peppy. The gearing is much better. I am still getting used to the truck overall. I noticed right away that the gearing was sluggish though. Had a Ram 1500 Sport with the Hemi before this. Totally different feel and drive. The Ram was my first full size. I am more comfortable in a smaller vehicle but I like a truck or SUV. This one is more to my style. The only other thing I am getting is a K&N air filter.

 

Do your research on the filter, there's a fair amount of controversy over them.

Cheers!

 

Sounds like you are a naysayer on them. Do tell.

 

Pros: Looks cool
Could be ok for street use
Cons: $$$
Dirty air (allows larger particles than stock filter) if taken off road
Oil (too much can damage the mass airflow sensor - too little and it's really ineffective)
No real payback in HP

But then there are those who love it!

Just not for me.

Cheers

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3L-...com/&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

 

Justifies my dislike for K&N filters.