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Hypertech Interceptor or UniChip with G-Tek Fab Stock Air Box Mod Kit

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by pmedic048, May 3, 2015.

  1. May 3, 2015 at 3:50 PM
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    pmedic048

    pmedic048 [OP] Pull away from the herd, drive a Tundra!

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    Hey guys I'm going to install the G-Tek Fab air box mod and I wanted to see what the general thoughts were. I was looking at adding either the Hypertech Interceptor or the UniChip, if I went for the UniChip should I order it for the cold air kit or the drop in filter and I do have a K&N drop in filter now. Thanks for any of your input.
     
  2. May 3, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    Pmedic, I installed mine and are seeing 1-2 mpg, stock filter. Our Tundras already have a cai, but the Sabm is for guys who are going up in tire size. I'm very pleased with mine and for a lot less then aftermarket cai. It's been dyno tested. From what i've read on here, the chip is a waste, but the hypertech is a good buy. Hope this helps
     
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  3. May 3, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    pmedic048 [OP] Pull away from the herd, drive a Tundra!

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    Thanks rons23 it does help, I went up to a 295-70-18 Terra Grappler M2 tire and lost about 2-3 mpg. I was hoping between the air box mod and hypertech I would get it back and a little more power.
     
  4. May 3, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    Yes I would think, I'm going up to that tire size also. Let me know what you think of sabm.
     
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  5. May 3, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    I will, thanks.
     
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  6. May 3, 2015 at 6:39 PM
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    The chip is a waste. If you want real change in power and fuel, get the BullyDog.
     
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  7. May 3, 2015 at 10:41 PM
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    I'm gonna look into it Sean, Thanks.
     
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  8. May 4, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    Are you taking into account the tire size difference when your calculating your MPG? The larger tire will travel further than OEM.

    275/65/18 vs 295/70/18 = 6.8% difference
    That turns 300mi a tank into 320mi.
    Divided by 18.5 when the light usually comes on gives you a full 1mpg more than not taking into account tire size.
     
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  9. May 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    pmedic048 [OP] Pull away from the herd, drive a Tundra!

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    Yes, I did take that into account and also the fact of the tire being a wider A/T tire having more contact with the road.
     
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  10. May 4, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    A lot of people forget to take that into account, just making sure :)
     
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