Any tuners out there that can tune a Magnuson Setup?

[Havik]

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone knows of a tuner (by tuner, I mean someone who creates custom tunes, not the actual tuner hardware) who works with 4Runners that have the Magnuson supercharger? I would like to add things like an intake, headers, a smaller pulley, bigger injectors, fuel pump, etc. but without a tuner who can make the proper changes to the ECU to work with these additional mods, I am kinda stuck. I reached out to Vivid Racing, they do not work with the Magnuson.

Please post up if you have a Magnuson and have had it tuned or if you know or even have heard rumors of a tuner that works with them. Thanks in advance!

 

[hawk347]

I'm pretty sure any intake, pulley or injectors other than stock will void Magnuson's warranty.

 

[Charlievee]

I'm pretty sure any intake, pulley or injectors other than stock will void Magnuson's warranty.

Lol, and?

 

[Havik]

I'm pretty sure any intake, pulley or injectors other than stock will void Magnuson's warranty.

That's not what I was asking, nor do I care. If I was worried about warranty, I wouldn't have modified my truck.

 

[Dr. Monkeypants]

I'm pretty sure any intake, pulley or injectors other than stock will void Magnuson's warranty.

Nope. That was the case when the kits were released two years ago. But they actually have tuning parameters for most intakes and cat-back exhausts now.

Pulleys, injectors, and headers... yeah, probably void. But they're up to speed on the basic upgrades.

As far as who can do it? Sorry, can't help there.

 

[Dillusion]

Wonder why Vivid said no guess they only do box tunes for the masses?

I have no experience with these guys but.
Tuning | D.A.P. Tuning

It also seems like hptuners is slowly supporting Toyota's. Maybe the 4R soon?

 

[Akkording]

I know this is a long shot but Steve aka Gadget from URD might know someone in the business that can help you. Yes I know it's not the same SC but he knows the Toyota aftermarket industry very well. Call him, he is a very nice genuine gentleman, pick his brains, ask relevant questions.
Good luck

 

[Havik]

But they actually have tuning parameters for most intakes and cat-back exhausts now.

How do you get an updated tune from them for the intake and cat-back? I already have a cat-back installed and I just ordered the afe intake, so I'd love a tune straight from them for these mods. Do you have to call them or how does that work? Thanks.

 

[Ryan at Eibach]

I'd try these guys:

OVTune 3.5L Tacoma Supercharger and Twin Turbo Systems | Page 169 | Tacoma World

 

[Mutant138]

I thought there was in issue with custom tunes on these engines. Something about the computers being a bit complex? I could be wrong but I swear I read that last year at some point.

Hence ONE (also work to lower the compression ratio) of the reasons nobody is running a turbo. Or anything other than SC kits.

Correct me if i'm wrong. Might be some FJ's idk.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

There's no complete plug and play tuning system for Toyotas. HP tuners has been able to crack some models and years but nothing for Runners. When they do, you can show up to a dyno and have it tuned however you want. Until then it's canned tunes and most require a new ECU to go back to stock. You may not be able to tune the way you're thinking.

 

[Dr. Monkeypants]

How do you get an updated tune from them for the intake and cat-back? I already have a cat-back installed and I just ordered the afe intake, so I'd love a tune straight from them for these mods. Do you have to call them or how does that work? Thanks.

I just got my kit installed and haven't had to deal with changing the tune, so I'd suggest you check with them directly. If you have the tuning module that comes with the SC kit, I know its pretty straightforward to put a tune in. How you get the tune? Dunno.

 

[Charlievee]

Would be nice to custom dyno tune, never been a fan of box/chip tunes (one size fits all). You would think with all the station wagons...4runners are out there, more aftermarket support would be there. I guess most are happy with bolting on a rooftop tent and going to the mall.

 

[Havik]

There's no complete plug and play tuning system for Toyotas. HP tuners has been able to crack some models and years but nothing for Runners. When they do, you can show up to a dyno and have it tuned however you want. Until then it's canned tunes and most require a new ECU to go back to stock. You may not be able to tune the way you're thinking.

I have a handheld tuner that can modify the ECU. Like I said in the original post, I'm not looking for hardware, I'm looking for someone to create the actual tune for me.

 

[Havik]

I'd try these guys:

OVTune 3.5L Tacoma Supercharger and Twin Turbo Systems | Page 169 | Tacoma World

Thanks, I will give them a call. I actually have a tune from them on my Miata. They use EcuTek to tune, so I won't be able to use the one that came with my Mugnuson, but that's fine with me.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

I have a handheld tuner that can modify the ECU. Like I said in the original post, I'm not looking for hardware, I'm looking for someone to create the actual tune for me.

You can remove the current tune and go back to stock? That wasn't possible with the Toyota tune for the TRD blower.

HP tuners isn't a "hardwire" tune. It's been used on OEM GM ECUs for many years.

 

[Havik]

You can remove the current tune and go back to stock? That wasn't possible with the Toyota tune for the TRD blower.

HP tuners isn't a "hardwire" tune. It's been used on OEM GM ECUs for many years.

I didn't say hardwire, I said hardware. They also don't tune 4Runners, so doesn't really do me much good.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

I didn't say hardwire, I said hardware. They also don't tune 4Runners, so doesn't really do me much good.

Maybe with enough interest they'll expand to include Runners. As to your original question, Bully Dog was the first to get into the factory ECU. I'm not sure if they can do anything for you.

 

[TRD PANTHER]

There is a high performance shop in Fillmore, Ca that does custom tunes and work called Full Throttle Kustoms. They have a Mustang dyno and are a very reputable shop. I had a Magnuson on my SS Camaro and they did a full engine build. They can help you select your pulley size, injectors, set afr’s, fuel delivery and more. They’re not too far from where you live. Ray, is a master tuner and use to do a lot of imports besides muscle cars and Vettes. He helped me out on my old 2001 TRD supercharged 4Runner also.

 

[Stormy246]

Hi all. First post here. I have a magnuson kit on my truck along with a urd y pipe a magnaflow catback and cold air intake. I was looking for a new tune for my truck and contacted Gadget at URD. He set me up with a Ucon EMS. Yes it is a bit pricey however my truck runs significantly better then it did on the canned magnuson tune. I have no regrets going this direction. Just food for thought.. no dyno tuning needed either however I did do a remote tuning session with Itronix the maker of the Ucon to get everything squared away.