unichip piggyback ecu
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unichip piggyback ecu
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seems like a good deal economically too -- unlimited
retuning -- send it back anytime you get new mods.
also, i like the fact that in theory, you can still temporarily drive your car when you've shipped the piggyback unit to unichip... albeit not optimal performance.
retuning -- send it back anytime you get new mods.
also, i like the fact that in theory, you can still temporarily drive your car when you've shipped the piggyback unit to unichip... albeit not optimal performance.
The place there site tells me to buy it from www.performanceproducts.com tells me this."You are buying for a
2003 NISSAN 350Z changeTo BUY this product:
Unichip is not available for 2003 NISSAN 350Z"
Hmm...
2003 NISSAN 350Z changeTo BUY this product:
Unichip is not available for 2003 NISSAN 350Z"
Hmm...
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There is a listing for this under the vendor classified section right now, https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120768
Has anyone tried one of these out yet?
Has anyone tried one of these out yet?
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Originally Posted by nearly zer0
not sure about the Z, but unichip tuning on subarus was just about useless.. for the same functions i'd go with an e-manage..
Originally Posted by DomZ
Look at the gains they posted though...I'm extremely curious now.
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Originally Posted by Zivman
In terms of gains this will be NO different than a ECU flash. There is only so much tuning that can be done to a N/A car. Fuel map and timing map. You either do this via a piggy back or through flashing the ecu.
Yes, but a reflash requires REMOVING your ECU and sending it out thus being without your car for a while. This chip is PnP, can be put in and taken out at the drop of a dime....and the HP/$ ratio is better, $15 for a new flash?!?! I may be ordering one of these next week.....
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This is a great discussion. I actually spoke to a representative from Unichip and gather more information on exactly how the Unichip does what it does.
Turns out that the Unchip enriches fuel via MAF adjustment, rather than physically driving the injectors (similar to the Split Second Box/R4 software/SAFC). So in terms of functionality, the eManage is actually a better solution, since it includes drivers for both the injectors and the coils. So instead of tricking the MAF sensor, you can add IPW directly with the eManage.
Becuase there are limitations with MAF correction based enrichment, it will be interesting to see if the APS folks can get precise timing and fueling at very high boost levels.
Unichip's main purpose with their products, is to provide pre-loaded maps that enhance power and trq on OEM cars. For F/I cars, you might want to consider a different solution.
Turns out that the Unchip enriches fuel via MAF adjustment, rather than physically driving the injectors (similar to the Split Second Box/R4 software/SAFC). So in terms of functionality, the eManage is actually a better solution, since it includes drivers for both the injectors and the coils. So instead of tricking the MAF sensor, you can add IPW directly with the eManage.
Becuase there are limitations with MAF correction based enrichment, it will be interesting to see if the APS folks can get precise timing and fueling at very high boost levels.
Unichip's main purpose with their products, is to provide pre-loaded maps that enhance power and trq on OEM cars. For F/I cars, you might want to consider a different solution.
Last edited by Sharif@Forged; May 11, 2005 at 07:21 AM.
Originally Posted by roneski
You definately should check in to local tuners also. I'm going to be getting a Unichip with my APS TT and I have to drive over five hours to get it tuned... Pain in the butt...
To me, the Unichip is about as tunable as my Crawford Plenum....
To me, the Unichip is about as tunable as my Crawford Plenum....
Originally Posted by gq_626
This is a great discussion. I actually spoke to a representative from Unichip and gather more information on exactly how the Unichip does what it does.
Turns out that the Unchip enriches fuel via MAF adjustment, rather than physically driving the injectors (similar to the Split Second Box/R4 software/SAFC). So in terms of functionality, the eManage is actually a better solution, since it includes drivers for both the injectors and the coils. So instead of tricking the MAF sensor, you can add IPW directly with the eManage.
Becuase there are limitations with MAF correction based enrichment, it will be interesting to see if the APS folks can get precise timing and fueling at very high boost levels.
Unichip's main purpose with their products, is to provide pre-loaded maps that enhance power and trq on OEM cars. For F/I cars, you might want to consider a different solution.
Turns out that the Unchip enriches fuel via MAF adjustment, rather than physically driving the injectors (similar to the Split Second Box/R4 software/SAFC). So in terms of functionality, the eManage is actually a better solution, since it includes drivers for both the injectors and the coils. So instead of tricking the MAF sensor, you can add IPW directly with the eManage.
Becuase there are limitations with MAF correction based enrichment, it will be interesting to see if the APS folks can get precise timing and fueling at very high boost levels.
Unichip's main purpose with their products, is to provide pre-loaded maps that enhance power and trq on OEM cars. For F/I cars, you might want to consider a different solution.
