Tuning Box Question

[steve_lj]

Just after some advice please.

Looking to get a tuning box for my 2.0 D-4D and am wondering about the differences in the ones available. Is it a case of "getting what you pay for for" or do the cheaper options do the same job ?

I dont mean the 10 bob jobs on eBay but looking around I could pay anything from £90 to £360.

I've looked at the one Kingo sells and also these on eBay :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Hilux-Land-Cruiser-RAV4-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-4-5V8-D-4D-Diesel-Chip-Tuning-Box-/171136430023?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ARAV+4&hash=item27d886afc7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-RAV4-D-4D-Performance-Tuning-Chip-Box-/400378780636?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ARAV+4&hash=item5d386f5bdc

There must be some difference - but what ?????

Steve

[Alex4dana]

Just after some advice please.

Looking to get a tuning box for my 2.0 D-4D and am wondering about the differences in the ones available. Is it a case of "getting what you pay for for" or do the cheaper options do the same job ?

I dont mean the 10 bob jobs on ebay but looking around I could pay anything from £90 to £360.

I've looked at the one Kingo sells and also these on ebay :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Hilux-Land-Cruiser-RAV4-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-4-5V8-D-4D-Diesel-Chip-Tuning-Box-/171136430023?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model:RAV+4&hash=item27d886afc7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-RAV4-D-4D-Performance-Tuning-Chip-Box-/400378780636?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model:RAV+4&hash=item5d386f5bdc

There must be some difference - but what ?????

Steve

Hi Steve, personally I don't know but I had one from pro-bits cost £99 reduced from £200. We found it defo improved the mpg and power. It got rid of the turbo lag. I'm selling mine as we have sold the Rav if your interested, send me a pm

[Mistermena]

Take a search on the TUNIT and read the reviews! They are(In my view) the best tuning piggy-back box on the market! Expensive new at £489!!! But a great deal used on eBay for around the £70-£150 mark. I've got one on my T-180 and never had a problem with it! Also one on a VW...🚀🚙💨

[steve_lj]

Thanks for the replys.

Alex - what year was the Rav you used the tuning box on ?? If its a 4.2 then it may fit depending on if its a 3 pin or a 6 pin connector. If its a later 4.3 then I'm not sure if it would fit. Maybe you can clarify - just going on what I have read up to now.

Cheers

Steve

[Alex4dana]

Hi Steve it was on our 4.3 2007, I'm sure it will fit yours but just check. The tuning box has 3 pins so you can look at your pressure sensor and see how many pins you have, cheers Alex

[Parts-King]

Any tuning box with one connection (fuel pressure) should be avoided

You should be choosing a multi channel digital kit, and thats why they are expensive, try comparing a ZX Spectrum to a modern PC

Modern engines need the fuel pressure AND boost pressures adjusting, otherwise you just overfuel and cause long term issues with injectors / DPF etc, they might work, but long term they cause damage

Kingo

[steve_lj]

Thanks Kingo - I was sure there had to be a fundamental difference to justify the extra cost. Just had a look at the ones you have for sale - and had a quick peek under the engine cover too ( looks pretty tight to get at the sensor at the end of the rail ). What is cost of having one fitted ?

thanks

Steve

[Parts-King]

£50 to fit

Kingo

[Tony Barnsley]

£50 to fit

Kingo

Thats a lot of pies !!!

[Parts-King]

Only about 20 of the ones I eat

[steve_lj]

Cheers Kingo - will get back to you.

[Big Kev]

Thanks Kingo - I was sure there had to be a fundamental difference to justify the extra cost. Just had a look at the ones you have for sale - and had a quick peek under the engine cover too ( looks pretty tight to get at the sensor at the end of the rail ). What is cost of having one fitted ?

thanks

Steve

I am a total buttock, Steve, and I can fit it.........if you insist I will do it a pound less than Kingo's quote, but the fuel from That Merseyside may be a deal breaker.......?

[Parts-King]

Oi yoooz....................Gazumper!!!

[Big Kev]

Wassat.....? Paul Gascoigne's jersey......?

[voyager t180]

I have Kingo's chip on my T180, courtesy of BK,and can honestly say its the dogs doodah's.

Took me 15 mins to fit.

[steve_lj]

Dont know if its me being a thicko then - but when I took the cover up it looked like a right fiddle to get to the sensor at the end of the rail. ( its a 4.2 not a 4.3 ) dont know if its any easier on the 4.3 ???

[Parts-King]

Its a tightish fit, but quite do-able

Kingo

[steve_lj]

If I can manage it then i'm gonna have a go at wallpapering the landing through the letterbox !!!!!!!

[Big Kev]

If I can manage it then i'm gonna have a go at wallpapering the landing through the letterbox !!!!!!!

Aha.......a gynaecologist, eh......?

[valeite]

I have a chip supplied by Kingo, I have not noticed any fuel benefits, but definitely more power especially with the caravan in tow. A couple of hills towing were 2nd gear now third and changed up to 4th much earlier. Fitting was simple (Kingo )

Fully recommended. Hope this helps your decision.