Toyota and tuning go hand in hand. Especially with the uprising of the GR Yaris, and GR86. Tuning can vary from model to model, as Toyota often partner up with other marques on their cars, i.e GR86 and Subaru BRZ, A90 Supra and BMW Z4 etc.
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Stage 1 tuning for Toyota:
Stage 1 ECU tuning is a fairly typical, run of the mill procedure with Toyota's, following the same recipe as most other manufacturers.
- Panel filter or induction kit upgrade
- Cat-Back or GPF back upgrade
- Stage 1 ECU Tune - *Please note some vehicles such as the GR Yaris require aftermarket ECUs to correctly run tunes
- Intercooler upgade optional
Stage 2 tuning for Toyota:
Stage 2 ECU tuning consists of downpipe changes for the likes of the A90 Supra and GR Yaris, whereas the GR86 follows a different path:
- Intercooler upgrade (if applicable)
- Downpipe upgrade
- Manifold/Headers (GR86)
- GPF/OPF removal (GR Yaris)
- Plus, Stage 1 ECU tuning as above
- TCU tune (for ZF8 equipped models A90 Supra)
Stage 3 tuning for Toyota:
At Stage 3, the horizon starts to blur a little, as requirements per vehicle differ on an extraordinary basis for Toyota, a guide is as follows:
- Forced Induction (GR86)
- Hybrid, or full-frame turbo (GR Yaris and GR Supra)
- Fuelling upgrades, such as 1100cc injectors for GR Yaris applications or HPFP upgrades for the A90 Supra
- Engine re-inforcement/forging (Pistons, rods, bearings, head gaskets, main studs, head studs etc.)
*Please check with your individual tuner as to the specific parts needed for YOUR car, each car is individual, this tuning guide is a guideline, and indicative only.