Sprint Booster SALE for 4th gen 4Runner, Limited time. Reduces delay of drive by wire

Jason B said:
NIce! You got all weekend too. It's crazy the difference it makes.

Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, On Sale right now for T4r.org members! -Still a few in stock.
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Actually just installed it this afternoon! I never experienced an easier to install mod that makes such a difference! I still want to experiment with the different settings more, but so far, I’m super impressed! I’ve tried both the red and green modes, and so far I like green 7. It’s a huge improvement, but the red settings seem a bit too much for proper shifting and drivability. I will experiment with the lower red settings more though to see how they work. I only tried red 5 so far, and knew in very short order that it wasn’t good for drivability.
 
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Terminator03 said:
Actually just installed it this afternoon! I never experienced an easier to install mod that makes such a difference! I still want to experiment with the different settings more, but so far, I’m super impressed! I’ve tried both the red and green modes, and so far I like green 7. It’s a huge improvement, but the red settings seem a bit too much for proper shifting and drivability. I will experiment with the lower red settings more though to see how they work. I only tried red 5 so far, and knew in very short order that it wasn’t good for drivability.
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PLEASE report back on your mileage after a while once you decide which setting works for you and you're driving sorta normally in your choice of the settings, either good or bad, that's the thing I haven't gotten an answer too before I decide if I want to get one!!
 
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It will only effect mileage if you keep mashing the throttle etc, which many do to test it out when they first put it on (or like when you get a new exhaust on testing). After a few hundred miles as long as you drive it like you always drove it before, it not going to be more or less. Again, just drive your truck the way you always have, no decrease.

The best way to think of this is like having a loose throttle cable and tightening it up. For ex, the Honda S2000, they had a TSB for early models that left the factory with a lose throttle cable. People complained that there was delay when starting out in first gear and after shifting. The tsb has the dealer remove the slack out of the throttle cable, 2 min fix, to tighten it. Then a few years later the s2000 got drive by wire and was slower than the older models - the reaction time of the gas pedal. I've sold hundreds of these for other vehicles and some aren't as bad as others, but this one really make a big difference on the 4Runner.

Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, V3 SALE! -Still some in stock at this nice price.
 
AuSeeker said:
PLEASE report back on your mileage after a while once you decide which setting works for you and you're driving sorta normally in your choice of the settings, either good or bad, that's the thing I haven't gotten an answer too before I decide if I want to get one!!
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I definitely will. I’m also curious about this as well, however, I suspect it’s as Jason mentioned about how you drive it after modding. I know that since installing my TRD duals, I love the sound during acceleration so much that I tend to take off harder than I did previously. I’ll likely do that with this mod for awhile just to play with it until I settle on which setting I like best. My mileage isn’t stellar at this point because I suspect one or more dragging calipers, so I average about 14.6 by the dash display, and I’ve hand calculated at 15 with my V8.
 
Terminator03 said:
I definitely will. I’m also curious about this as well, however, I suspect it’s as Jason mentioned about how you drive it after modding. I know that since installing my TRD duals, I love the sound during acceleration so much that I tend to take off harder than I did previously. I’ll likely do that with this mod for awhile just to play with it until I settle on which setting I like best. My mileage isn’t stellar at this point because I suspect one or more dragging calipers, so I average about 14.6 by the dash display, and I’ve hand calculated at 15 with my V8.
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Thanks I'll look forward to your report on the MPGs compared to what you were getting prior to this mod!

I also assume it should be much the same but real life results tells the story best IMHO.
 
Installed this weekend. Seems to work well. Makes a difference for sure and I like the adjustability. Thanks!


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AuSeeker said:
Thanks I'll look forward to your report on the MPGs compared to what you were getting prior to this mod!

I also assume it should be much the same but real life results tells the story best IMHO.
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So, far, there has been no change in mileage, even though I’ve driven it a bit harder than normal while playing with this new toy, lol. I currently have it set at race 3, and I’m loving the performance. I think for basic, all around driving though, I’ll move it back to green 9. That seemed to be the best balance between smoothness, and acceleration response. The race mode is definitely fun, but might be too twitchy for someone else driving the truck who wasn’t used to it.
 
Terminator03 said:
So, far, there has been no change in mileage, even though I’ve driven it a bit harder than normal while playing with this new toy, lol. I currently have it set at race 3, and I’m loving the performance. I think for basic, all around driving though, I’ll move it back to green 9. That seemed to be the best balance between smoothness, and acceleration response. The race mode is definitely fun, but might be too twitchy for someone else driving the truck who wasn’t used to it.
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Sweet! Very cool.

Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, On Sale right now for T4r.org members! -Still a few in stock.
 
waypoint said:
Ordered mine on Monday, it arrived on Wednesday...great shipping!

I installed it this evening, set to Green 9 and took a spin. WOW!! It really shines during part-throttle acceleration from cruising speed, e.g. passing, accelerating uphill. Also wakes things up during acceleration from dead stop, more of a positive launch when you put the pedal down than the factory buffered gradual throttle opening.

I dialed it back to Green 5 for errand-running just to get a feel for it, might try the Red settings after I get a good baseline.

Thanks for the price reduction, it was enough to pull me off the fence.
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4RunnerIdiot said:
Just ordered. Looking forward to it. It's definitely one thing that I've noticed an issue with in the month and a half I've owned my 04.
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I'm really glad all you are happy with the upgrade. It's still funny to me how Toyota let these leave the factory like this.

Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, On Sale right now for T4r.org members! -Still a few in stock.
 
Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, On Sale right now for T4r.org members! -Still a some in stock, grab while you can.

Also, if you guys missed it, I have Gibson Catback exhausts ON SALE ALSO, for 4th gens, sale has been EXTENDED:

Gibson 4th gen Exhaust at Burtman Industries

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Single/dual options. Dual sounds even more like a v8, no joke!
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In 2019 all Gibson systems are going up 15% in price for every dealer! So prices will never be this low again

See my post here with many that have the exhaust and their feedback and comments:

gibson-catback-exhaust-4th-gen-labor-day-special-starting-now-video-attached
 
Jason B said:
Burtman Industries Sprint Booster, On Sale right now for T4r.org members! -Still a some in stock, grab while you can.

Also, if you guys missed it, I have Gibson Catback exhausts ON SALE ALSO, for 4th gens, sale has been EXTENDED:

Gibson 4th gen Exhaust at Burtman Industries

4run_gibson_03_up.jpg

Single/dual options. Dual sounds even more like a v8, no joke!
F143846576.jpg

In 2019 all Gibson systems are going up 15% in price for every dealer! So prices will never be this low again

See my post here with many that have the exhaust and their feedback and comments:

gibson-catback-exhaust-4th-gen-labor-day-special-starting-now-video-attached
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Thanks for this. I'll be back eventually for two of these exhausts. But I gotta do two sets of suspensions, two sets of tires, and a go I roof rack. THEN I'll come back for the engine stuff. You will be my first call. Thanks for supporting this board
 
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