7 Must Have Power Mods For The 3rd Gen Tacoma (2016-2023)

[@alphatrion48]

If you are finding it annoying at highway speeds where your truck shift back and forth between 5th and 6 gears, then I'll definitely talk to a local dealer and ask him about the transmission retune just for this reason. It took maybe a total of 2 hours and that was only because I didn't have an appointment beforehand. But it's been a couple months now and I've had zero issues, and a lot less annoying the drive on the interstate

[@fr.davidkuttner4034]

Given how many tunes are available (KD Max, OTT, etc.) I didn't think a factory tune was available in nothing was wrong with the truck... I'd prefer to go to the dealership to safeguard my warranty than go to a 3rd party for a tune... appreciate the suggestion...

[@Steve69419]

Cant relate. Autos are trash

[@evandupuis4890]

Or just go faster

[@dereknowry1563]

Or buy a manual and shift your own!

[@everythingflytv507]

@@dereknowry1563 Your response is that of a 12 year old.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

If you want a throttle booster there is only one clear leader, that is Banks Power Pedal Monster, it is head and shoulders better designed than all the others on the market, the Pedal Monster has built in fail safes like reverting back to stock programming when you put the vehicle into reverse, and if the Pedal Monster detects a problem it will revert back to the stock programming unlike all the others that will leave you with a dead pedal. Banks Power put in the research and development into the Pedal Monster so it would not suffer the short falls of Pedal Commander, Sprint Boost and the others on the market.

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Don't put those things on your vehicle. Voids powertrain warranty and will mess up your electrics in time.

[@skytechenterprise9906]

​@@MasterCarguy44-pk2dqNo they won't.

[@WheresTheM3tal]

You sound like you work for em 😂

[@dnadeau819]

Just get an ott tune and call it a day.

[@Mike-42069]

Just get the OTT Tune. It not only gives a more responsive pedal like the banks pedal monster or the pedal commander but also fixes the gear hunting of the transmission. If you get a throttle controller the transmission will still be gear hunting and you'll wish you had it tuned.

[@djjd3027]

The KD Max tune is an absolute game changer in my opinion. I was going to sell my truck before it. I hated driving it, especially on the highway. After the tune while its no powerhouse it is 100% better and much more drivable.

[@troyehnisz9907]

The pedal commander didn’t do anything for my transmission problem I got the ott tune they have dealers everywhere and it was only a 100 more than the commander

[@Mike-42069]

100% agree with this. I recently got the OTT Tune from CCT in California. The difference is very noticeable. I was on the fence about getting either a pedal commander or pedal monster from banks. After the OTT Tune I have no need for either one. If anybody is on the fence about what to get I'd skip straight to the tune.

[@williamgoodlett4938]

Can you all do a video on the accessories that can be added based off the pre-wiring Tacoma has done. I have a Tacoma and there are a ton of quick connects that have nothing connecting to them that I don't know what they are for. I don't see a lot of videos about this.

[@hardway1746]

You can do all these mods and maybe pick up 10hp. You’ll never notice the difference in your seat dyno. These are 4 and 6 bangers. Cold air intake just makes the air intake sound louder. My fuel mileage is the same as with stock intake. The supercharger will make a noticeable difference but at extreme cost. Nice trucks. No power. Proven reliability.

[@23rdGen]

Intake does add a little power but nothing crazy. I did tests on this last week actually with my Tacoma and went from a 7.7 0-60 to a 7.4 and a 15.9 1/4 mile to a 15.7. I did it for the intake noise though not the power lol.

[@walmars3curity]

When I added my cold air intake alone the throttle response was significantly greater.. And after adding the coil packs even more. They are dyno tested to add anywhere from 20-30 hp depending on your engine...

[@andrews.7754]

@@walmars3curity I have serious doubts about that 20-30 HP claim. Marketing hype.

[@walmars3curity]

@@andrews.7754 At high rpms 20-30hp isn't a far fetched number. That's up to you whether you want to skepticize or not, of course your can test it yourself if youre really worried about it.

[@radoliz2]

The v6 engine, is a short stroke engine. They have no torque in lower RPM ranges. Just put the peddle to the mental and don't worry about it. It is a proven engine, that can take whatever you throw at it.

[@kilgoretrout6136]

I have 1700 on my motor.... driving like a granny. Is it time to bring the RPMs up into the 3500s?

[@whitey5238]

Yeah drive it like your would normally .that way it's broken on how your gonna drive it ! I took my Tacoma off-road in the mud and rain the first month I bought it new .truck runs like a top !

[@petervigil7886]

I red line my 6 speed manual 2022 tacoma 75000 miles 0 problems.

[@Screwyougoogle]

Drive it above 3000 rpm (keep auto trans in manual, 3rd is your best friend) and it’s like the old 4.0.

[@Shunya0101]

The KD Max tune changed the game on my 3rd gen Tacoma. I was about to sell it before.

[@rstumbaugh43]

And when you’re ready for an upgrade, go OTT

[@bkretschmann90]

Love my gen3 Tacoma but it needs a more powerful engine, a transmission that doesnt have adaptive learning and shifts all the time, and a better seating position for the driver and passenger. (Im only 5'10" and it sucks)

[@archiehenderson2744]

What do you think about the Banks Pedal Monster? Do you think it’s better or not than the Pedal Commander? Thank you for your reply.

[@chewy6942]

I just installed the pedal monster on my 21 trd off road. It still has small lag off the line but it will kick in and haul ass afterward. I mostly drive city +7 or sport+3. Kind of like the sport and it sir makes a difference. I went with pedal monster over commander due to the backup redundancy of the OBD2 hookup for fail safe and reverse safety mode!

[@teethftw]

Great recommendations.

[@matexf4c]

2:50 I've heard the OTT tune doesn't void warranty and is CARB legal.

[@drifter9425]

URD pipe and MBRP exhaust

[@tbonegdk2938]

If you do everything but super charger and gearing is is worth it?

[@Motoroso]

You would notice a very significant increase in performance with all those mods, yes. The Supercharger and Re-gearing are definitely the BIGGEST improvements you can make, but also, unsurprisingly, the most expensive. So, by comparison, the bang for the buck is certainly higher with everything else on this list.

[@jrjasso1325]

So I recently just got a new Tacoma for myself. It’s nothing to call home about it’s a 2wd and a 4 cylinder but if y’all have any recommendations just to make it a little more fun that would be helpful cause I’m just not sure what to do.

[@gregorioc9539]

Yeah, return it and get a 4x4 Jacob .. 😕 I hope you’re not in the pnw

[@Motoroso]

Hey Jacob, congrats on the new Tacoma, they're all great trucks! So, yes, theres definitely mods to help you enjoy that truck more. Our friend Aaron's Tacoma in many of our videos is a 2WD 4 cyl and we got that thing set up nice. Your question, "more fun" is definitely subjective. What's your goal? You wanna get more suspension performance and take it offroad? You wanna go camping? You want a little more power? Or you just want it too look great? All are totally valid, the advice we'll give you will be very different depending on these goals.... and your budget, obviously. Maybe give us a call at 833.MOTOROSO for help, or email us at [e-mail].

[@alphatrion48]

Hey Jacob, I just have the 4-cylinder also, but it's four-wheel drive but also I'm in the Midwest salt belt so it's not really a choice for me. I just did a few little things 2019, a 2-inch leveling kit, went up a couple sizes in tires, just a regular cold air intake upgrade that's just a couple hundred bucks, a Cat-Back exhaust that was just slip on but I did weld the seams, and I change the rear drum brakes over to disc which was really simple and very much worth it. And this isn't performance issues but I did have to get rid of those crappy speakers in the front doors and the dash and mine is the extended cab four-door not the full doors that didn't have speakers in the rear, but these are easily added the wires are already ran and located next to each door in the harness by the storage bin, and then in the doors the covers are already there with the hole for the speaker already so all you need is that mounting ring and the speakers but that made a big difference we're just a few hundred bucks you can get ones that make a huge difference in the sound quality so that should make it more fun

[@walmars3curity]

@@gregorioc9539 lmao you beat me to it

[@Rieneger]

@@alphatrion48How’d you switch to disc brakes? I been looking for videos on how to do it but only found one that wasn’t super in depth.

[@nixdwallaby5688]

No link to Magnuson on your website. Is there a problem? Have another recommendation for a supercharger?

[@Motoroso]

Hey Nix, good catch, you're right we don't have that link in the description, thanks for catching that. We'll add it now. And right here as well: www.motoroso.com/p/2119423-magnuson-01-19-35-005-bl-supercharger-system-fits-16-21-toyota-tacoma

[@stevedavey9250]

I added the Magnuson Supercharger to my 2020 Tacoma TRD PRO. It comes with a nice tune helping shifting and throttle response. Not a huge jump in horsepower, but sure makes hauling my 21 ft Airstream easy

[@shawnstephens88]

You guys gonna have anything for the new 2024's when they come out?

[@Motoroso]

We’re absolutely going to be all over that!!!

[@shawnstephens88]

@Motoroso Awesome my typical self is always trying to modify a vehicle before I have it or even available. 😆

[@Motoroso]

@@shawnstephens88 We're in full support of your disease :-) That makes you "one of us"!

[@wb4514]

Would the truck require a tune after upgrading the coil packs ? Will my warranty be affected ?

[@Motoroso]

No, the coil packs drop right in and doesn't require a tune. As far as warranty, it shouldn't, but that is always up to the service department. It's unlikely, but we can't say for sure (for obvious reasons).

[@wb4514]

@@Motoroso Thanks for your reply.

[@whoozy2261]

Don’t put them in they fail after a few months constantly

[@wb4514]

@@whoozy2261 ok thanks

[@nismo613]

I would not say that tunes are scarce or difficult to find. There is an entire Toyota Tuning Network, with tuners all over the country. Making it easy to find and contact one.

[@alphatrion48]

Yeah I was just going to comment on that, mine had a hard time at freeway speed shifting back and forth. 2 hours at the dealership and they didn't even charge me for the reprogram and they knew exactly what I was talking about and seemed to be pretty efficient at it. It was a couple months ago now with zero issues, I just found it really annoying but they didn't catch this issue before with these trucks. Yeah it was no big deal and I'm definitely glad I did it

[@duxf4n897]

I agree. On my 2023 I'll soon add the Overland Tailor Tune, to correct the stock power and shifting issues.

[@nismo613]

@@duxf4n897 I think I will probably go for the same one when I pull the trigger

[@stacky512a]

yeah, he says that because he want to sell pedal commanders.

[@saulmedina7639]

Just my .02 cents. KDmax tune is a great power adder but in whole make for a completely different driving experience. Totally changes the vehicle dynamics and shifting. Totally worth it.

[@Mossy-back-blacktail]

Do the rip ignition coil pack void toyotas warranties?

[@danhogle1776]

No. I inquired with the dealer first and said it was fine.

[@cheddarroman2536]

Will the pedal commander work with a manual transmission? (each gear you shift to)

[@Motoroso]

Yep, it adjusts the throttle sensitivity, so it’s indifferent to the transmission, works the same auto, or manual, no matter which gear you’re in.

[@2wheeled76]

Don’t fall for it. Research other videos on these pedal position “upgrades”. If you mostly drive on pavement or dry/high traction off road then maybe go for it but they are detrimental for modulating throttle on loose surfaces like muddy rocks/snow/rain/ice. Best to put the money towards a re-gear so your motor can operate at ideal torque/hp vs always searching between gears.

[@Motoroso]

@@2wheeled76 We agree, regearing is a great mod. However, disagree that throttle modules aren't useful. The pedal commander offers 36 levels of control, on both sides of the spectrum. I use mine in a more sensitive position on the street for a more sporty feel and better response, and I'll throw it into eco mode for slower response in slippery low traction situations, making it EASIER to modulate the throttle, not harder. Having the control over the sensitivity is definitely better than not having it. But its not a substitute for re-gearing, and we didn't claim it was.

[@2wheeled76]

@@Motoroso for sure, not saying you’re claiming it adds power or anything(you literally say it doesn’t in your video👍). But the majority of purchases seem to be from owners thinking it helps correct the problem and don’t realize what negative effects some of the modes cause while driving in poor conditions. I guess at the end of the day everyone has the right to add whatever farkle they like if it makes them happy.

[@techtraveler1365]

I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 cylinder engine can any more power or add horsepower? Since will hurt a warranty till wait an expire?

[@xerxes1245]

An intake won’t hurt the warranty neither will the pedal commander

[@grayghost1423]

Good job.

[@cuetespyro5240]

Do yk if I am able to get MBRP Black series exhaust for my 2023 trd off-road Tacoma ??

[@Motoroso]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. Yes, same part number S5338BLK.

[@DWRECKED91]

In the video you said the Magnuson SC gives you 370 WHP. That is false, its 370 crank HP.

[@Motoroso]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@duxf4n897]

Concur. I ran a Magnuson SC with headers and custom JFR y-pipe on my 2015 Tacoma and wasn't at 370 WHP. They were great mods though.

[@DWRECKED91]

@@duxf4n897 Yeah but that is also a completely different engine than the one they are talking about in the video. 4.0L V6 for 2015 vs 3.5L V6 for 2016. Many people say the 4.0L is the better engine, but I haven't owned a Tacoma or 4runner with it so I can't say for myself. I currently own a Tacoma with the 3.5L V6

[@duxf4n897]

@@DWRECKED91 I was agreeing with your post and not being 370WHP. As far as 4.0 vs. 3.5, I talked to a guy that builds them and says the 4.0 was the better motor for adding power. The Toyota truck engine plant is in my town.

[@QuadStateTune]

The Pedal Commander will affect the warranty, just like any other mod, if it causes a failure and is proven it caused the failure

[@IamAustinMiller]

not if you unplug it and take it back to the dealer

[@llegate4]

Would an MBRP exhaust be good for a SR5 Tacoma?

[@Motoroso]

Yeah, we like 'em, they're a solid product with good sound at a great price. Specifically, we're referring to the V6. Not a big fan of a louder exhaust in the 4-banger version.

[@llegate4]

@@Motoroso yeah SR5 are V6 right? I can’t even remember what engine they have Ik it’s a 2.7 cylinder

[@Motoroso]

@@llegate4 No, sorry my dude, the 2.7L is a 4-cylinder. The V6 in the Tacoma is a 3.5L.

[@llegate4]

@@Motoroso ahhh so I couldn’t get that exhaust if I wanted to?

[@Motoroso]

​@@llegate4 Yeah, not the MBRP anyway. Very few brands are making exhausts for the 2.7L. Magnaflow does make one, they make great products, they're one of the largest exhaust manufacturers in the world. You can expect a "moderate" sound increase and they have a resonator to help keep down the raspy sounds you can get from a 4-cyl. Here's a link: www.motoroso.com/p/751712-magnaflow-performance-exhaust-19275-exhaust-system-kit?lid=1696126

[@superior54]

We need to talk to toyota about this issue. Throttle response and power sucks badly even in a manual.

[@Mike-4547]

Take a 2024 Tacoma and install it in the 3rd generation and swap out to higher gears that’s the only thing that will work.

[@imperialbrass1279]

Will the Ripp coil packs void warranty?

[@Motoroso]

No, they shouldn’t, but as usual best to talk to dealer service center

[@whoozy2261]

They fail

[@cowboys4life24]

Does having the RIPP Coil Packs installed cause any warranty to be voided?

[@Motoroso]

Yes, probably. Wait till the warranty is up for those.

[@theonlyjaystyles]

I wouldn't buy them. He didn't mention that you have to use 91 octane when installed. Which will make the engine hotter, decreasing the lifespan. Save that money for a regear.

[@tpharo34]

Can I put factory coils back on; I got the RIPP and wanted the OTT tune but they said they would not with the RIPP coils on.

[@jasonmarshall4594]

Is there a video like this for the 2nd gen tacoma

[@randyrobeson1132]

What do I spend the most money on? Intake or exaust.

[@Motoroso]

The intakes are pretty similarly priced.... $300-400ish. Exhausts range $400--$1300+. If you live in a place with nasty weather and salted roads, etc, then spend a little more to get the best steel.

[@walmars3curity]

Rough country sells the same intake as K&N for like $150

[@gregd4391]

The dyno tests that I've seen indicate the "cold air intakes" provide no HP improvement, many actually reduce power, and it is extremely rare to find an application where it provides an increase. When they do provide an improvement, it is insignificant.

[@Hvacmike]

Is the pedal commander worthwhile on the 4 cylinder sr?

[@Motoroso]

Even more so! We've sold many to 4-cyl customers.

[@lt5640]

You can also get more power by putting on racing stickers.😂

[@bluezhawg2104]

That AFE cold air system is complete garbage. That is unless you like listening to the intake in the cab. Mine had that on it when I bought it it was the first thing I removed. You couldn’t even hear the radio save your money for trips and gasoline don’t put stupid stuff on your truck.

[@stacky512a]

cold air intake? Tacoma already hosts that. "We sell...." Nothing more than a commercial

[@Geared84]

I'm in Canada. Do you ship here, or have any companies here that sell it here for you?

[@Motoroso]

Hi Jason, many of our canadian customers will ship to a US address. But we can potentially ship to you there if you can cover additional shipping costs, It's best to just call us at 833.MOTOROSO

[@Geared84]

@@Motoroso Sounds good thank you

[@williamquire2115]

Why would anyone put after market coil packs on their truck, do you really beleave the stock ones are not sparking enough to burn all the gas in the combustion chambers if so let me sell you a bridge any one you want for cheap

[@2wheeled76]

Pedal Commander is snake oil! Doesn’t improve the real problem with hunting gears, just limits throttle modulation in low traction situations.

[@Motoroso]

Didn't claim it helps with gear hunting. Only re-gearing solves that issue. Definitely not snake oil, having control over the throttle sensitivity has a lot of utility, and we've sold 100+ of these to customers that have been very happy with them, for the purpose they serve. Not sure why you think the pedal commander would only work in "low traction situations".

[@2wheeled76]

@@Motoroso my comment was lack of throttle modulation in low traction situations. And as mentioned elsewhere you were great at also citing this as a potential issue and that there are the different levels for adjustment. All good, I just prefer the different accessories you sell to improve drivability as they work in all conditions.

[@antoniovillalobos4916]

OVTune is what you’re looking for

[@kcassidy90]

I want the supercharger on my pro

[@BenRodelo]

Why are so many people doing mods for more power if you want more power why not just get a tundra just wondering because I just got a Tacoma

[@MPGunther1]

👍❤️MY🌮

[@RobertLeeMonterroso]

Just leave ect on all the time

[@skoobbarnes]

As soon as you said pedal commander, you lost me. Check engine light soon enough with that pos. Get banks pedal monster if you want something reliable.

[@Motoroso]

Have sold 100's of Pedal Commanders with no CEL's. Have one on every vehilce i own. We sell Bank's products too, nothign wrong with those either, but I've found the pedal commander to be the best.

[@loganfurst3010]

The coils I think are a gimmick there is no independent dyno test enough said until there is it's bullshit

[@alserrette]

DO NoT BUY PEDEL COMANDER. This product will give you errors. It's also the knock of the Sprint Booster! Which has no errors.

[@scottfergusson8411]

They don’t last long and don’t like hot weather !!!

[@robertmohler6761]

RIPP coil packs are junk....

[@Slking507]

Pedal commander 👎 Find a tuner near you. MBRP sounds like crap on everything, and usually performs worse than stock. 👎 AFE is made of better materials. Same issue as MBRP. No performance. 👎 The truck comes with a CAI from the factory. There is not an intake on the market that performs better than stock. It was fun to here the guy in this video refer to induction sound as "intake bark" though. 👎 RIPP coil packs are legit. Pair them with a supercharger or turbo. 👍 4.88 regear is prime for these trucks. Don't fall for the 5.29 hype. Do your research.

[@JJF1973]

Recommending the Pedal Commander automatically voids your credibility. It doesn’t increase power.

[@suetaylor1127]

The stock shocks on my 2023 tacoma trd offroad are straight GARBAGE. They are like made from toothpicks. Exhaust and coldair intakes are not jeeded for any tacoma DONT DO IT. Except for the AFE srtuff. They bump up the power enough to make it worth it. I have afe momentum intake on my 2014 tacoma sport. NOT NEEDED and you cant install a snorkel if you install a coldair intake!!! The only one that youll need is the pedal commander. Pedal commander works great.

[@FyoCouch-r9d]

Or replace it with an LS. Or a better idea , buy a truck.

[@jandelahoussaye9834]

Better truck?20yrs from now let’s see which truck will keep its value for resale lol

[@FyoCouch-r9d]

@@jandelahoussaye9834 I have a 2005 Chevy Duramax with 1 million miles. My 2018 Duramax has 350,000 and have only had to replace the NOX sensors.

[@xlr8r17]

Pedal commander is not a power mod. Until we meet again....

[@Motoroso]

True, but it belongs in this video because its popular among our Tacoma customers that want the feeling of power and responsiveness, but don't want to spend much, void their warranty, or an install that takes any time.

[@panchog2552]

Pedal commander sucks.Had it,had problems from it.

[@osofitness9123]

Do not put a pedal commander on your shit it will definitely f it up

[@ryanli8728]

Why do you say that? I haven’t heard of too many issues with it

[@xxkevin01]

Try running it for a year. Remember the original power the Tacoma had, then remove it. Tell me how you like it then.

[@BambinoFilipino1]

@@ryanli8728 I’ve had the pedal commander for awhile now. I haven’t had any issues, and it makes the Tacoma feel lighter on its feet.

[@marcJoel]

I’ve had two issues with my last taco (19 4cyl) and they were both after using the commander.. took it off for good after the 2nd time

[@UncleFjester]

*As Usual, all you do is sit behind a desk and push products that won't do squat, other than drain* *our bank accounts?* *LAME AF!*

[@Motoroso]

Ok, cool

[@grewsgarage]

I installed the AFE intake on mine and I have seen positive results

[@beerscout9408]

He's not wrong.... an intake is absolutely wasted money. Your little Tacoma's stock intake is the same stock intake that comes on the Tundra, so the Tacoma intake is definitely not restricted. It is also already pulling cold air from the fender. So that isn't a reason to upgrade either. If you just want sound, order a tube directly from k&n for $40. But you won't get any more power from changing the intake.

[@grewsgarage]

@@beerscout9408 wrong. They are restricted.

[@condios3312]

Hey I like the vid