I'm considering the UTEC just so I can store different maps and I'll also be able to have it tuned locally. I've got the APS single turbo...

1. Can the unichip and UTEC work together? Or would I have to completely remove the unichip to use the UTEC?

2. Also, would a boost controller be required if I had to remove the unichip?

3. Is there a way to store different maps using the unichip?

 

1. No, yes to remove unichip

2. Yes

3. Yes you need the remote switch

 

You wouldnt have to get a boost controller, just a solenoid ($20). The UTEC can control boost via the solenoid.

 

technically he wouldn't have to buy anything. I could have sworn I read a post about MRC taking the solenoid out of the unichip and using it with the UTEC.

 

I remember reading the same thing.

 

APS ST kit comes with 000-094-500 SOLENOID - WASTEGATE CONTROL and 435-083-200 LOOM - SOLENOID, all you have to get is UTEC and UTEC remote switch it will let you save 5 maps, and all you have to do is to tune it properly

 

Kind of never got it working properly..The Unichip Selonoid is a big ol' POS IMO..

 

I've never had any problems with it... it's more of an OEM type I believe made by Bosch (if you look at it, the original manufacturer information is ground down.)

 

I'm in the process of doing the same thing.

I'm planning on getting a boost controller and scrapping the APS solenoid (which means I have to spend more money, not happy about that!)

Also, it sucks that I can't connect my existing AEM wideband to the Utec. I will be looking for a logging solution so I can at least log my A/F and compare it to my Utec logs. Buying the Utec tuner is out of the question, since I've already spent $400 on the AEM.

 

actually the utec has 7 maps. 5 are programmable, one stock, and the last is sort of a kill switch. if my utec comes in this week i'll be installing with scott's cams. we'll probably have a high and lo boost setup on 93 octane and a high boost on c-16 race gas. not sure what i wanna do with the other two maps. maybe hi-lo boost on 100 octane maybe? let you guys know how it turned out at the sema show in philly.

 

you might think about some stronger internals bullitproof. be careful.

 

So any generic selenoid would work? any reccommendations?

 

yeah, i know your'e right tig, but horsepower is horsepower right? i figure if most tt's can hit 460 plus, why can't a st? either way, i'll still build the motor eventually. i'm a horsepower junkie, ya know?

 

1. No, yes to remove unichip

2. Yes


3-yes the new version of unichip Q+ got 5 maps