Vivid Racing ECU flash tune. Any detail?

[speedyglx]

Anybody hear anything about this company or any details about this ECU Flash? Looks like it bumps your HP by 27 for $500 (plus DimSport handheld device for $250) with their stage 1. Real or Scam.
If anybody know more about it please reply.


https://www.vividracing.com/tuned-ecu-flash-tune-toyota-4runner-dual-vvti-270hp-p-152468369.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=cI1Nxjq_fH0

 

[slprciv]

I believe that handheld device Dimsport is what is used by Magnuson for their superchargers.... Correct me if I'm wrong here.

To OP, that looks promising but I don't have first hand experience with Vivid Racing flash tunes.

 

[Momentum4Runner]

Woah! I’d love to learn more about this. Dyno Video is awesome. I’d like to know what was done on Stage 1 to achieve these numbers. Maybe a rep from Vivid can chime in? The 4Runner is a huge platform.

 

[flyboysgt]

Man I hope this is real. Vivid racing is real big in the tuner car world. They have some good stuff. I’m very interested to learn what all it changes.


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[JAXJeremy]

pretty decent bump, figure 10% over stock..that would be a nice improvement in the seat of the pants feel.guessing that more than likely comes from an increase in timing and fueling. wonder how it's done without requiring you to run premium??

either way, would definitely like to hear from someone on the site whose running it..

 

[Anand]

Gains certainly seem plausible and Vivid is a long-standing aftermarket shop in the car world... Color me interested...

 

[npottala]

I've been waiting for OVTuned which has said they'd have something this "winter".


Since these guys are reputable, I'll probably give it a shot next week and see what happens.

 

[SlickTRD]

I've been waiting for OVTuned which has said they'd have something this "winter".


Since these guys are reputable, I'll probably give it a shot next week and see what happens.

Sweet, taking one for the team!

 

[Tim P]

Well dang, since I already have a DimSport MyGenius, this might be worth it down the road.

 

[TeeDub21]

pretty decent bump, figure 10% over stock..that would be a nice improvement in the seat of the pants feel.guessing that more than likely comes from an increase in timing and fueling. wonder how it's done without requiring you to run premium??

either way, would definitely like to hear from someone on the site whose running it..

Guarantee it requires premium fuel.

 

[speedyglx]

I've been waiting for OVTuned which has said they'd have something this "winter".





Since these guys are reputable, I'll probably give it a shot next week and see what happens.

I think everyone here would love to hear the outcome if you go with it.


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[JAXJeremy]

This is what it says under options:

You can select to get both Stages of our Tune. The Stage 2 is usually for those looking to maximize the performance of their vehicle. Though not required unless stated, this is usually for those running a performance exhaust and at least 91-93 octane fuel. Can only be done if OBDII flashing is available.

seems like you should be able to run the stage 1 on the regular octane.

 

[SlickTRD]

This is what it says under options:

You can select to get both Stages of our Tune. The Stage 2 is usually for those looking to maximize the performance of their vehicle. Though not required unless stated, this is usually for those running a performance exhaust and at least 91-93 octane fuel. Can only be done if OBDII flashing is available.

seems like you should be able to run the stage 1 on the regular octane.

From previous experience when running aftermarket tunes, they almost always require at least 91 octane unless they explicitly say 87 is fine. It is also safer to assume to use higher octane than lower at the risk of detonation and blowing your engine up.

 

[Charlievee]

Would like to see it hooked up to a wideband sensor to see what A/F ratio they are pushing. They should at least add one to the kit. Tweeking air fuel is where the gains are. To lean and "pop" goes the 6 banger. To rich you get unburnt fuel ignition in your cats and sounds like arse, while wasting said fuel. This all changes in relation to elevation, heat and barometric pressures to a certain extent.

 

[Momentum4Runner]

I've been waiting for OVTuned which has said they'd have something this "winter".


Since these guys are reputable, I'll probably give it a shot next week and see what happens.

Let's Do It! Hahaha... We need some real world feedback on this.

 

[Momentum4Runner]

From previous experience when running aftermarket tunes, they almost always require at least 91 octane unless they explicitly say 87 is fine. It is also safer to assume to use higher octane than lower at the risk of detonation and blowing your engine up.

I'm sure some people here run 91 octane right now anyways. I do and just prefer to. I know, let's not open another can of worms.

I want to know more about this Vivid Tune.

 

[Momentum4Runner]

Would like to see it hooked up to a wideband sensor to see what A/F ratio they are pushing. They should at least add one to the kit. Tweeking air fuel is where the gains are. To lean and "pop" goes the 6 banger. To rich you get unburnt fuel ignition in your cats and sounds like arse, while wasting said fuel. This all changes in relation to elevation, heat and barometric pressures to a certain extent.

Sounds like you know what you are talking about. Reliability is my main concern. Having fun is good but longevity is a must.

 

[Charlievee]

Sounds like you know what you are talking about. Reliability is my main concern. Having fun is good but longevity is a must.

I come from the Mustang/Bronco world and have done my time on a dyno. Box tunes are good, but custom tune on a dyno is best. Add some cams, port some heads, headers, cat delete and it all adds up to hp/tq. But I'm new to the Toyota game, I'm guessing a box tune would be safe enough.

 

[epjfsa]

I would be down for a tune for $500. My skepticism: the shape of that curve. Most tunes on NA engines I've seen are more peak-y and less consistent across the rev range. If this is real and not fabricated, it would be pretty nice.

That said -- isn't there supposed to be an increase in power by running premium gas? I've yet to see any confirmation of this beyond an uncited sentence on wikipedia. If true, then I wonder how the "stock tune" on premium would compare to this aftermarket tune, assuming also on premium.

What I'd like even more is a tune for the engine AND transmission.

 

[npottala]

I’ve submitted a few questions to Vivid. One question was to see if they tune the crappy transmission shift points and address the inability to go 75 mph and not fluctuate between 4th and 5th. I’ll post what I hear back.

The before and after results of this tune are based on 91 octane as expressed in the video. I’ve also asked for clarification on octane and if the tune supports 87.