No more lame azz throttle response!!!

[WTERUNNER]

SPRINTBOOSTER THROTTLE ENHANCER



WHAT'S IN THE BOX



THE FUN SWITCH


Just installed this today in my 4Runner, took about ten min tops to install. Your probably asking yourself what the heck is it? It's the Sprintbooster Throttle Enhancer.

Basically it remaps the stock throttle to more aggressive settings. There are three settings to choose from, completely off, sport, and race. It installs in between the factory wiring to the gas pedal and the pedal itself. Install is super easy. Unbolt the gas pedal from the floor using a 10mm socket. Next use a small flathead screwdriver to push in the release on the factory wiring harness clip and unplug it from the gas pedal. Plug the switch cord into the Sprintbooster. Next plug one end of the Sprintbooster into the factory harness and the other the gas pedal. Position the gas pedal and the wiring from the Sprintbooster to where you want it and then bolt the pedal to the floor. Your done!!!

I completely bypassed the sport setting and went to race. Whoo Daddy!!! This is the way it should have come from the factory!!! Feels like I gained a bunch of horsepower when in reality the Sprintbooster adds zero power. It simply remaps the throttle for much better response. Check out their website for all the technical stuff.

So what are the cons to this. The only one in my opinion is it's not cheap and it doesn't actually increase the horsepower. Some may have a problem spending the $299.99 price for zero HP but let me tell you it vastly improves the drivability and fun factor of the truck. Look around and you may be able to find a better deal.

It's nice that it has different settings and I like that you can turn it off completely. This comes in handy in slippery conditions, when your wheeling offroad, and if your taking it in for service.

To be fair I've had one of these installed on my Z06 for several years now so I knew what to expect. I just didn't know if they made one for the 15 4Runner (actually you need to buy the one for the 2014 but it works fine on the 2015). When I found out they did it was a no brainer for me. Now my truck runs the way I want it to and no more weak sauce response!!!!

 

[LandCruiser]

Bigger engine make truck go faster.

 

[WTERUNNER]

Bigger engine make truck go faster.

Unfortunately Toyota doesn't offer a bigger engine any more. Otherwise I would have bought it.

 

[LandCruiser]

Unfortunately Toyota doesn't offer a bigger engine any more. Otherwise I would have bought it.

Monkeying with the throttle, factory preset shift points, etc. just gives you crappy gas mileage.

 

[WTERUNNER]

Monkeying with the throttle, factory preset shift points, etc. just gives you crappy gas mileage.

That depends on how heavy your right foot is. Just like normal, smash the gas and your mileage tanks. Drive it sensible and you shouldn't see any adverse affects.

 

[alnem1126]

I was just reading the article below about this product.

Sprint Booster ? Is It Worth It? | outbackjoe

 

[WTERUNNER]

I was just reading the article below abouth this product.

Sprint Booster ? Is It Worth It? | outbackjoe

That article is BS. What he says about how it works is true but the part about loss of control and jerky throttle inputs is total crap. I've had one on my 500HP Z06 for years and never have I had the car do something I didn't want it to or lose control because of it.

It's not for everyone, some will like it some won't. It's the easiest way to improve throttle response without a full tune or for cars where a tune isn't an option. It works for me.

 

[BenKen]

I was just reading the article below abouth this product.



Sprint Booster ? Is It Worth It? | outbackjoe

Thanks for this, looks like it's kinda what I thought it was.

I actually think it's a cool mod, just not for me. But then again I drive like a grandma in my day to day, so what do I know.

 

[Danimal]

Bigger engine make truck go faster.

Mongo push pedal farther. MONGO want go fast.

 

[flyinhawaiian01]

LOL!

I just did a write-up of the sprint booster just a few months ago! I did a good amount of testing with it, along with a slew of torque (android app) graphs of the throttle input between the three settings, all it does is change the linearity of the potentiometer in the gas pedal.

It doesn't really do anything for the throttle response, believe me, I tested it for a full month before I sent it back. Its no different than pushing the throttle down harder with the sprint booster removed.

I've found that I can overcome the "lazy" gas pedal by pressing down a bit faster and about a quarter inch further when taking off, but not pushing any further after that. the 4 runner likes the gas pedal to be "set" to a certain throttle when taking off, rather than linearly pressing down.

And what you'll also notice is that when you have it in green or red modes, backing out of a parking stall, then turning wheel and pressing down pedal will make you lunge forward with gusto, even though that's not quite what you wanted to do!

I still get that one (this scenario is played out daily when I drop my son off at his school) even without the sprint booster installed, just not nearly as much as it was with that contraption installed.

But hey, if you like the button, by all means, enjoy it! Its your vehicle and nobody should tell you what to do with it! Just wanted to share my observations of the sprint booster! And I will also add, the company is fantastic to work with! I had a very long and positive conversation with them when I called to get my RMA for the sprint booster! If I ever wanted something from them again, I would not hesitate to buy from their company!

Oh yeah, here's a link to my previous post about the sprint booster:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/188772-torqit-pedal-torq-module-solution-5th-gen-throttle-lag-choppyness.html


Read all of my posts to get a better understanding, as well as exactly what that unit does---straight from the company's mouth to my ears. I just re-read what I posted there and remembered the downshifts while in red mode at just a slight bit of throttle change around 40-60mph. I used green mode mostly, and would have probably kept the unit if it wasn't so expensive, but for the amount I spent, I felt it was just too much for re-mapping the gas pedal and not eliminating the lag at all.

One other thing I've noticed, if you drive your 4 runner slow, it WILL map your throttle inputs and adjust the ecu accordingly! Disconnecting the battery and erasing everything in the ecu's memory, then driving a bit more aggressively for the next tank of gas really has removed the laggy throttle response! Its still there, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. I've also had to do this process twice, only because I started driving like grandpa again and it re-learned my driving habits! Still averaging 18.3mpg, but I drive it a little harder when starting off now. YMMV...

 

[WTERUNNER]

LOL!

I just did a write-up of the sprint booster just a few months ago! I did a good amount of testing with it, along with a slew of torque (android app) graphs of the throttle input between the three settings, all it does is change the linearity of the potentiometer in the gas pedal.

It doesn't really do anything for the throttle response, believe me, I tested it for a full month before I sent it back. Its no different than pushing the throttle down harder with the sprint booster removed.

I've found that I can overcome the "lazy" gas pedal by pressing down a bit faster and about a quarter inch further when taking off, but not pushing any further after that. the 4 runner likes the gas pedal to be "set" to a certain throttle when taking off, rather than linearly pressing down.

And what you'll also notice is that when you have it in green or red modes, backing out of a parking stall, then turning wheel and pressing down pedal will make you lunge forward with gusto, even though that's not quite what you wanted to do!

I still get that one (this scenario is played out daily when I drop my son off at his school) even without the sprint booster installed, just not nearly as much as it was with that contraption installed.

But hey, if you like the button, by all means, enjoy it! Its your vehicle and nobody should tell you what to do with it! Just wanted to share my observations of the sprint booster! And I will also add, the company is fantastic to work with! I had a very long and positive conversation with them when I called to get my RMA for the sprint booster! If I ever wanted something from them again, I would not hesitate to buy from their company!

Oh yeah, here's a link to my previous post about the sprint booster:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/188772-torqit-pedal-torq-module-solution-5th-gen-throttle-lag-choppyness.html


Read all of my posts to get a better understanding, as well as exactly what that unit does---straight from the company's mouth to my ears. I just re-read what I posted there and remembered the downshifts while in red mode at just a slight bit of throttle change around 40-60mph. I used green mode mostly, and would have probably kept the unit if it wasn't so expensive, but for the amount I spent, I felt it was just too much for re-mapping the gas pedal and not eliminating the lag at all.

One other thing I've noticed, if you drive your 4 runner slow, it WILL map your throttle inputs and adjust the ecu accordingly! Disconnecting the battery and erasing everything in the ecu's memory, then driving a bit more aggressively for the next tank of gas really has removed the laggy throttle response! Its still there, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. I've also had to do this process twice, only because I started driving like grandpa again and it re-learned my driving habits! Still averaging 18.3mpg, but I drive it a little harder when starting off now. YMMV...

Thanks for the post! I know all about how it works and what it does as I have one on another vehicle. It's been installed for years and I've never had any problems with jerking or sudden acceleration. It is expensive for what it does and that's it's major downfall.

 

[wfo9]

One other thing I've noticed, if you drive your 4 runner slow, it WILL map your throttle inputs and adjust the ecu accordingly! Disconnecting the battery and erasing everything in the ecu's memory, then driving a bit more aggressively for the next tank of gas really has removed the laggy throttle response! Its still there, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. I've also had to do this process twice, only because I started driving like grandpa again and it re-learned my driving habits! Still averaging 18.3mpg, but I drive it a little harder when starting off now. YMMV...

This has been verified as a myth/placebo a few times. No learning of the throttle response. Maybe some fuel trims and shift pressures... but battery disconnect won't impact that.

The device discussed should provide a perceived improvement in throttle response. You "could" do the same with your right foot.

 

[Danimal]

You "could" do the same with your right foot.

You're just saying that because your forum handle is WFO...

 

[Toyota4runnerguy]

This may mess up the electronics in the long run....

 

[marshal]

**** sprintbooster. Shit is a waste of money.

 

[LandCruiser]

From their web site...

''How often do you feel that your car does not respond to your command ?''

Um... never.

''How often do you have to turn off the A/C in order to cross quickly a road with traffic?''

There's 270hp in there, never.

''How often do you feel that your car does not respond when going uphill?''

At 11000 feet and above, which can't really be helped.

 

[4Surfin]

 

[philsey]

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One other thing I've noticed, if you drive your 4 runner slow, it WILL map your throttle inputs and adjust the ecu accordingly! Disconnecting the battery and erasing everything in the ecu's memory, then driving a bit more aggressively for the next tank of gas really has removed the laggy throttle response! Its still there, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. I've also had to do this process twice, only because I started driving like grandpa again and it re-learned my driving habits! Still averaging 18.3mpg, but I drive it a little harder when starting off now. YMMV...

I've posted on this statement before, so once more can't hurt. Other than your seat of the pants opinion, I challenge you to substantiate that this mapping/learning capability actually exists. It is my opinion the ECU is not powerful enough, the memory insufficient, nor is the software sophisticated enough to perform this. To-date I've never seen real information cited. Until then, I continue to consider this an urban myth. Inquiring minds...

Perhaps [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] has real information ...

 

[kapp_badbloodz]

Is the Throttle Positioning Sensor similar to other new(er) cars on the market? Most new cars (and cars after you reset the ECU) will learn the users throttle preferences based off the ECU learning curve.

Apples and Oranges talk here... but my STI has a finiky TPS. When I reset the ECU and gave it new throttle perameters it responded a lot better than I expected.

Not suggesting anyone reset their ECU but could this be a key piece of information? Or is the truck really this lazy.

EDIT: wow posted right above me. Whenever I reset the ECU I always drive a little harder than normal so I have a desired throttle response when I really want to "mat on it"

 

[docstovall]

I have been on car forums for a decade. Original poster sells them and wants people to pm him to buy them. You sound like an infomercial.