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Tundra vs. Tundra

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by TundraDan723, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    TundraDan723

    TundraDan723 [OP] Not as new as I used to be...

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    Quick Question:

    I have a totally stock 2011 Tundra TRD and my buddy at work as a 2008 Tundra with an exhaust upgrade (MBRP I think). While his truck is 3 years older than mine, with double the miles, it is much more responsive/snappier than mine. He also gets noticeably better gas mileage (both hand calculated). Could the exhaust make that much a difference?
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    Marty McFly

    Marty McFly Nobody calls me chicken!! Except when off roading

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    Not sure about the exhaust making a difference, but you can throw it in beast mode and it will put some pep in your step :burnrubber:
     
  3. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

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    Exhaust alone wouldn’t amount to much difference in mpg. Maybe 1mpg at most.
    Are the tires the same size?
    Wheel and tire weights the same?
    Is there any added weight on yours?
    Same driving style?
    Same amount of Hwy vs city driving?
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    TundraDan723

    TundraDan723 [OP] Not as new as I used to be...

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    Good catch. I have 275/75/18 and he has stock 265/75/18. That could be it. Forgot about that.
     
  5. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    ninjajay

    ninjajay Posting from the toilet

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    They tweaked the throttle settings around 09-10. The earlier 2nd gens have very "jumpy" throttle tip-in.
     
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  6. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    ^^^^^ My '07 was very touchy on the throttle. I really had to focus leaving stop signs to avoid jerking passengers heads back while taking off. By comparison, on my '16 I feel like I need to get out and help the truck forward by pushing it. I installed a BD tuner and now the '16's response is similar to the old '07.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Yep. Took me a while to get used to that.
     
  8. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Even more jumpy with tow haul on....Hoo..wee...
     
  9. Feb 8, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    Trooper2

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    Our newly acquired 07 5.7 is very jumpy, sensitive accelerator pedal. After driving my Duramax 6.6, which requires leaning into the pedal to go, I have to be very careful not to throw passenger's heads back when taking off from starts.
    Is there a way to make it less sensitive?
     
  10. Feb 8, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    I think you guys should drag race to find out whos is faster LOL. On a closed Street of course. He will probably get you in tire size alone. And it’s obviously going to sound way better too!:boink:
     
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  11. Feb 13, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    Biggest factor would be # hwy miles vs. city.
     
  12. Feb 13, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Taco-Blender

    Taco-Blender Old Guys Rule

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    A BullyDog tuner will allow you to change the throttle sensitivity. TechStream may also but I don't know for sure.
     
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  13. Feb 16, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    Good to hear all the posts about throttle response because I have wondered about my 2010 since I bought it last year. It is very touchy! I have to be careful taking off as it feels like it would light the tires up.
     

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