Hilux — Stage 2 ECU Tune
- 46% power increase
- 39% torque increase
- Improved boost control response
- Enhanced fuel delivery precision
- Optimized wastegate operation
- Drive-by-wire calibration refinement
This 2013 Hilux 1KD was treated to a proper Stage 2 package: upgraded high-pressure fuel pump, larger injectors, wastegate solenoid control, and refined drive-by-wire calibration on the factory ECU. The result is a gain of 23.3 kW at the wheels, peaking at 74 kW, with torque lifting from 198.1 Nm to 276 Nm.
The drive-by-wire optimisation sharpens throttle response without the aggressive snap some owners dislike, and the fuelling hardware gives the 1KD headroom it badly needs under load. Torque delivery suits long-haul towing and remote touring where low-end grunt counts more than peak numbers.
Factory ECU calibration with supporting hardware keeps things reliable and repeatable for workshops dealing with customers who actually use their four-wheel-drives.
What hardware is required for this Stage 2 tune?
This calibration requires a high-pressure fuel pump upgrade, larger injectors, and upgraded boost control hardware including wastegate solenoids. Drive-by-wire optimisation is done in software as part of the tune.
Is this suitable for a daily driver that tows regularly?
Yes. The torque increase to 276 Nm suits regular towing and highway work. The factory ECU platform and hardware upgrades provide a stable base for real-world use.
How does the drive-by-wire tuning affect throttle feel?
The DBW calibration improves response without making it overly aggressive. It reduces lag in the pedal map while keeping drivability sensible for daily use and towing.
Workshop & Dealer Access
Protunes supplies ECU calibration files exclusively to approved workshops, tuners, and dealers throughout Australia. Platform: Factory.
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