Does the cruse control respond any better with this installed?
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Does the cruse control respond any better with this installed?
Xkr4runner
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Don't know yet.
Seems kinda rediculous to pay 300 clams for something and need to perform any alterations to get it to fit! I will admit something like this is exactly what the 5th gen needs. IMHO. Had a friend with a dodge ram that got something like this. It essentially takes out the "old person" pedal. Like grandma's ol' "blue-hair" Buick if ya know what I mean...
brian2sun
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Zombie thread resurrection..
So I bought a new 2016 SR5 4x4 a few weeks ago and while I love almost everything about it, I was surprised and honestly disappointed in how this 270 HP truck actually felt weaker in terms of get up and go than my 190 HP '97 4Runner... on 35s with full armor, steel bumpers and a few hundred lbs of tools and gear in the back. I know many 5th gen owners are content with just mashing the pedal down to get some decent acceleration out of these trucks, but having to do that every time personally made me feel like my new truck was an anemic slug. And it honestly took a lot of the fun out of the whole experience of driving this new vehicle. I tried to get used to it, but the laggy throttle and acceleration was still very annoying, even after a few weeks of owning the truck, and I realized I wasn't personally ever going to be content with it (contrary to what many on here say). Maybe the difference for me is when I jump back in my 3rd gen and it FEELS like it has more get up and go than my 5th gen. That's just wrong.
We all know these trucks have the power there, but having to persuade it that much to tap into that power is bullshit, plain and simple. Even my wife said she had problems getting it up to freeway speed because it just felt so unnatural to have to give it that much gas just to keep up with the other cars on the road.
I figured if a spent almost $40Gs on this thing, I could risk $300 on the Sprint Booster and see if it makes this truck feel the way they should have made it from the factory. I'm happy to say the SB made all the difference for me. The driving experience really does come down to the feel. The SB makes this truck A LOT more fun to drive, even though I know it's just "perceived power". My foot likes it now, and so does the rest of me.
The earlier fitment issues have also been addressed. My wiring is not in danger of melting on the heater core pipes like the earlier SB models. I read a lot of negative comments about the SB because all it does is change the throttle curve, but I'll tell you, it makes a noticeable difference in how the truck responds. And that's huge. And almost 100% of the negativity I read was from people who were only speculating on the SB and never tried it for themselves. If you love your 5th gen the way it is and don't mind having to floor it to get it to go, more power to you.. but I'll never look back.
So I bought a new 2016 SR5 4x4 a few weeks ago and while I love almost everything about it, I was surprised and honestly disappointed in how this 270 HP truck actually felt weaker in terms of get up and go than my 190 HP '97 4Runner... on 35s with full armor, steel bumpers and a few hundred lbs of tools and gear in the back. I know many 5th gen owners are content with just mashing the pedal down to get some decent acceleration out of these trucks, but having to do that every time personally made me feel like my new truck was an anemic slug. And it honestly took a lot of the fun out of the whole experience of driving this new vehicle. I tried to get used to it, but the laggy throttle and acceleration was still very annoying, even after a few weeks of owning the truck, and I realized I wasn't personally ever going to be content with it (contrary to what many on here say). Maybe the difference for me is when I jump back in my 3rd gen and it FEELS like it has more get up and go than my 5th gen. That's just wrong.
We all know these trucks have the power there, but having to persuade it that much to tap into that power is bullshit, plain and simple. Even my wife said she had problems getting it up to freeway speed because it just felt so unnatural to have to give it that much gas just to keep up with the other cars on the road.
I figured if a spent almost $40Gs on this thing, I could risk $300 on the Sprint Booster and see if it makes this truck feel the way they should have made it from the factory. I'm happy to say the SB made all the difference for me. The driving experience really does come down to the feel. The SB makes this truck A LOT more fun to drive, even though I know it's just "perceived power". My foot likes it now, and so does the rest of me.
The earlier fitment issues have also been addressed. My wiring is not in danger of melting on the heater core pipes like the earlier SB models. I read a lot of negative comments about the SB because all it does is change the throttle curve, but I'll tell you, it makes a noticeable difference in how the truck responds. And that's huge. And almost 100% of the negativity I read was from people who were only speculating on the SB and never tried it for themselves. If you love your 5th gen the way it is and don't mind having to floor it to get it to go, more power to you.. but I'll never look back.
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BlackWorksInc
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Zombie thread resurrection..
So I bought a new 2016 SR5 4x4 a few weeks ago and while I love almost everything about it, I was surprised and honestly disappointed in how this 270 HP truck actually felt weaker in terms of get up and go than my 190 HP '97 4Runner... on 35s with full armor, steel bumpers and a few hundred lbs of tools and gear in the back. I know many 5th gen owners are content with just mashing the pedal down to get some decent acceleration out of these trucks, but having to do that every time personally made me feel like my new truck was an anemic slug. And it honestly took a lot of the fun out of the whole experience of driving this new vehicle. I tried to get used to it, but the laggy throttle and acceleration was still very annoying, even after a few weeks of owning the truck, and I realized I wasn't personally ever going to be content with it (contrary to what many on here say). Maybe the difference for me is when I jump back in my 3rd gen and it FEELS like it has more get up and go than my 5th gen. That's just wrong.
We all know these trucks have the power there, but having to persuade it that much to tap into that power is bullshit, plain and simple. Even my wife said she had problems getting it up to freeway speed because it just felt so unnatural to have to give it that much gas just to keep up with the other cars on the road.
I figured if a spent almost $40Gs on this thing, I could risk $300 on the Sprint Booster and see if it makes this truck feel the way they should have made it from the factory. I'm happy to say the SB made all the difference for me. The driving experience really does come down to the feel. The SB makes this truck A LOT more fun to drive, even though I know it's just "perceived power". My foot likes it now, and so does the rest of me.
The earlier fitment issues have also been addressed. My wiring is not in danger of melting on the heater core pipes like the earlier SB models. I read a lot of negative comments about the SB because all it does is change the throttle curve, but I'll tell you, it makes a noticeable difference in how the truck responds. And that's huge. And almost 100% of the negativity I read was from people who were only speculating on the SB and never tried it for themselves. If you love your 5th gen the way it is and don't mind having to floor it to get it to go, more power to you.. but I'll never look back.
How has it affected the fuel efficiency and shifting? I imagine it makes it more peppy by offsetting the throttle position, I'm just curious if the transmission has adapted to always being run on a "heavy foot" vs. typical slow ramp up that it was designed for in the programming.
brian2sun
Elite Member
I got 18.6 (calculated) MPG combined city/highway on my first tank, and 18.7 on my 2nd tank - both without the SB. I've only gone 1 full tank with the SB, and I averaged 18.6 again. So I haven't seen any significant difference. The tranny holds the gears a little longer in the SB's "green mode", but still far from winding out.. maybe a couple hundred higher rpms for each shift point. I would say it's very similar to having my ECT button on in my 3rd gen (which is pretty much always on). In the "red mode" it holds each gear a lot longer, but I don't personally ever see myself using red mode, it's more than necessary for me. Green mode is perfect.
azn-sensation
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[MENTION=47945]brian2sun[/MENTION] Out of curiosity, where did you end up purchasing? TIA
Saker
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FordyceCreek
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Ordered, one last Christmas gift for the wife.
layball: :doh:
brian2sun
Elite Member
I got it from URD.
FordyceCreek
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Just a plug for this product. Got it for the wife's 4runner at Christmas but barely installed it a week and half ago. Simple install, and it does feel much better. Only tried green, but the pedal gets you moving and feels more natural then stock. Much easier to drive. When you hit the pedal you go instead of punching a hole in the floor board to get moving.
The negative is it shows just how far out of whack the torque and power band as well as gearing are off as the engine comes to life quicker and Transmission has to almost immediately down shift at any speed and the truck feels "held back or restricted" from just scooting along.
Regardless, the spring booster may just change pedal performance, but its worth it for a better driving experience. I bet with a gearing change it will feel even better down the road.
The negative is it shows just how far out of whack the torque and power band as well as gearing are off as the engine comes to life quicker and Transmission has to almost immediately down shift at any speed and the truck feels "held back or restricted" from just scooting along.
Regardless, the spring booster may just change pedal performance, but its worth it for a better driving experience. I bet with a gearing change it will feel even better down the road.
Bringing this post back up to the top...
Just installed the Sprint Booster and I must say that this is how the truck should have came from the factory. Stock form just seems unnatural especially going down the interstate...
I'm curious as to where all of you are mounting the selector switch... I thought about just unhooking it and leaving it in "Green" mode but would like to be able to turn it off during certain situations. Do any of you that have had the SB for a period of time tend to switch modes at all or did you set it and forget it??
Just installed the Sprint Booster and I must say that this is how the truck should have came from the factory. Stock form just seems unnatural especially going down the interstate...
I'm curious as to where all of you are mounting the selector switch... I thought about just unhooking it and leaving it in "Green" mode but would like to be able to turn it off during certain situations. Do any of you that have had the SB for a period of time tend to switch modes at all or did you set it and forget it??
dhylander
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In the beginning I switched around a bit, but have been running in the green mode for months now. The other mode is too sensitive for my taste.
Vettethret
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All the Jeep guys love it. I didnt even know they made one 4 the 4runner, going to have to order that now too, thanks!
Saker
Senior Member
I set mine to green/sport mode and removed the switch...works like I want it to in that mode!
Aquabear
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I've looked at this product for years on URD's site, nice mod but I'll add it after a CAI, cat-back n MAF sensor calibrator, but having my 4R I def see its use, esp for me coming off a jeep HEMI but I love my 4R n never look back! Update this thread as time goes on with your use[emoji1417] and thanks!
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edit - NM - Just found the other thread about removing the pedal first. Piece of cake.
I'm thinking I may try one of these. Worst case I leverage the 30 day wty and return it.
I took a quick look at the connection, and don't see any of the typical clip-like connectors to pinch or how to otherwise remove it from the accelerator.
Probably missing something, but for those who have installed(or the engineers), how do you disconnect the harness from the accelerator without breaking a clip, etc.?
I'm thinking I may try one of these. Worst case I leverage the 30 day wty and return it.
I took a quick look at the connection, and don't see any of the typical clip-like connectors to pinch or how to otherwise remove it from the accelerator.
Probably missing something, but for those who have installed(or the engineers), how do you disconnect the harness from the accelerator without breaking a clip, etc.?
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