Upgrading Your Turbo? Any Options Available Or In Development?

[rustytaco]

Given that we now have turbocharged engines, it's got me thinking... I could always use more power. I already have the hybrid, but again... more power!

There has to be a way to upgrade these trucks. I know upgrading turbos isn't as big in the Toyota/Lexus world (especially since we're just seeing the first turbo motors in these new gens), but I'd love to know if anyone has even hinting they're considering making a kit.

I'm sure you could retrofit something, but it sounds like more than I'd want to do in my driveway. I imagine there's A LOT of tuning involved, and the electronics are more complicated.

Let me know if you've heard or seen anything. Maybe I should just try reaching out to some big manufacturers and see if they'd consider it. If it could be done safely and efficiently, I think it wouldn't totally empty my wallet either. Compared to supercharging at least. Referencing the last gen Toyotas where a true turbo setup was never achieved at any scale or for production.

And last thing... how strong is the block/motor? The factory gauges seem to indicate that the system tops out at 15 PSI. How much more could it theoretically handle? 5? 10? This is out of my wheelhouse, haha.

Happy with any/all input.

 

[ColdTaco]

OTT has one in development.

 

[rustytaco]

OTT has one in development.

Interesting... First time I'm hearing anything. Got any links so we can take a look?

 

[ColdTaco]

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Overland Torque Tune (OTT) by Overland Tailor

Hey Justin, not to derail the thread but I just got a 25’ Tundra I-Force Max a couple of weeks ago and was wondering if you a timeline for when the...

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[rustytaco]

Post 2043

Overland Torque Tune (OTT) by Overland Tailor

Hey Justin, not to derail the thread but I just got a 25’ Tundra I-Force Max a couple of weeks ago and was wondering if you a timeline for when the...

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Ohhhh, I know about the tune side of things. I was talking about an actual aftermarket turbo upgrade. Replacing the factory turbo with a better one.

 

[ColdTaco]

Ohhhh, I know about the tune side of things. I was talking about an actual aftermarket turbo upgrade. Replacing the factory turbo with a better one.

Sounds like it’s coming soon?! He gave an update somewhere but I couldn’t find it

 

[ColdTaco]

I’ll be getting the tune next week stage 1. When I get back from MOAB

 

[rustytaco]

I’ll be getting the tune next week stage 1. When I get back from MOAB

Please start a new thread about your experiences! I'm sure people are all keen to see how it goes. Myself included.

 

[ColdTaco]

Please start a new thread about your experiences! I'm sure people are all keen to see how it goes. Myself included.

Will do!

 

[ColdTaco]

Given that we now have turbocharged engines, it's got me thinking... I could always use more power. I already have the hybrid, but again... more power!

There has to be a way to upgrade these trucks. I know upgrading turbos isn't as big in the Toyota/Lexus world (especially since we're just seeing the first turbo motors in these new gens), but I'd love to know if anyone has even hinting they're considering making a kit.

I'm sure you could retrofit something, but it sounds like more than I'd want to do in my driveway. I imagine there's A LOT of tuning involved, and the electronics are more complicated.

Let me know if you've heard or seen anything. Maybe I should just try reaching out to some big manufacturers and see if they'd consider it. If it could be done safely and efficiently, I think it wouldn't totally empty my wallet either. Compared to supercharging at least. Referencing the last gen Toyotas where a true turbo setup was never achieved at any scale or for production.

And last thing... how strong is the block/motor? The factory gauges seem to indicate that the system tops out at 15 PSI. How much more could it theoretically handle? 5? 10? This is out of my wheelhouse, haha.

Happy with any/all input.

FYI

*Sneak Peek! & Coming Soon!* OEM Turbo Upgrade!

Got a package in the mail and was too excited not to share! We'll be posting more information and results from testing this on a variety of setups here...

www.tacomaworld.com

 

[rustytaco]

FYI

*Sneak Peek! & Coming Soon!* OEM Turbo Upgrade!

Got a package in the mail and was too excited not to share! We'll be posting more information and results from testing this on a variety of setups here...

www.tacomaworld.com

Yeah I've been hearing more about OTT doing all this stuff. Talked with YotaWerx as well. They've got a quite a lot of stuff planned. Also, it seems that there are many different ways individual tuners are going about working on these trucks. Trying to learn more every day.