Calling Unichip Users

[UnNaturalinc]

That manual should come with every Unichip system....

 

[atticus1398]

In the install manul PDF it says on Map B for the high Boost it peaks to 10 with a 13PSI transitory spike.

true, but i have an aftermarket smic and exhaust, so that raised my stock boost by 1.5 psi. so it didnt suprise me that with the unichip, it is also up 1.5psi.

map b just advances timing. im already flashed, so i leave mine on map a. maybe map b if i had race gas. i bet that would be insane.

Ben are you forged? I think with the unichip(proper a/fs), its not as bad on the internals as just upping the boost is.

 

[Kooldino]

What would it take to be an authorized Unichip tuner?

 

[noclue119]

What would it take to be an authorized Unichip tuner?

A clue.... *see my name*

 

[UnNaturalinc]

Ben are you forged? I think with the unichip(proper a/fs), its not as bad on the internals as just upping the boost is.

I have stock internals and don't plan on changing much more. FMIC and some additional tuning and tweaks is all I will do to this engine. I'm not looking to blow it.


Yes, I think what you are trying to say is there is more to getting power out of a turbo engine than just upping the boost. Tuning is always key. Many people have found that out the hard way. I remember when people on this board use to say EMS's are a waste of money and to just get an FPR and boost controller. haha

 

[UnNaturalinc]

What would it take to be an authorized Unichip tuner?

http://unichip.us/

 

[Tito1]

I was just checking out the link from the first page to corksport.

My question is whether that is the same as the Unichip. It looked like there are some different features, or is it just there marketing???

 

[poboxjosh]

I was just checking out the link from the first page to corksport.

My question is whether that is the same as the Unichip. It looked like there are some different features, or is it just there marketing???

same thing. corksport sells UNIchip

 

[UnNaturalinc]

CorkSport helped produce it, they provided the car and tech for this particular unit.

To confirm, there is only one Unichip system for the MSP.


I still would like to explore the other capabilities of these systems.... I wondering how much power (or if any) could be seen by adjusting the VRIS (or whatever it's called on this engine) points. There's also a function for a dual stage rev limit I hear. Converting to MAP would be kind of cool also.

Another thing I'm looking into doing is running a Mac Mini.... Not really much use for Unichip-specific setups, but an interesting idea overall.

 

[goku4658]

To confirm, nobody has had any problems with the increased boost resulting from unichip installs (using the unichip included boost controller) on stock internals?

what are the boost settings for the 2 different maps?

 

[4001]

Not that Ive heard of

Stock boost and 10PSI

 

[TX Speed Demon]

How is this effecting Fuel Cut for you guys?

I hit it quite often and my MBC has never spiked over 10psi. It usually holds consitent at around 8. In cold weather I often hit fuel cut at as little as 2-3 psi or when first getting into boost. While I think my problem is my intake, I'm curious to hear from the unichip users.

Do this come with some sort of electronic FCD? Since fuel cut seems to be MAF related, I don't see how adjusting the air/fuel ratios would effect the problem.

 

[poboxjosh]

I hit fuel cut only after i put on my front mount and Turbo xs BOV. Ever since i took off the turbo bov and started recirculating I have not hit fuel cut. The unichip does a very good job I had never hit fuel cut before with the stock intercooler (unless temp was below freezing.) I have no idea how relevant that last info was.

 

[TX Speed Demon]

^^ Did you used to hit fuel cut often and after the unichip instal it doesn't happen so much anymore? And do you know if this is because the chip comes with an integrated FCD?

 

[Tito1]

same thing. corksport sells UNIchip

THanks...I just got a bit confused from their website.

I too wonder about the fuel cut??? How does unichip compensate??? Corksport also called it a "plug 'n play' but doesn't the chip require sodering to ECU???

Too much info make head go round

 

[goku4658]

Not that Ive heard of

Stock boost and 10PSI

haven't ppl reported spikes as high as 13 psi? thats what makes me nervous about the unit, otherwise i think its a great product...thats why i was so concerned about the increased boost and stock internals

 

[UnNaturalinc]

haven't ppl reported spikes as high as 13 psi? thats what makes me nervous about the unit, otherwise i think its a great product...thats why i was so concerned about the increased boost and stock internals

The boost maps are made to run between 10-12psi. 12psi is not a spike, it's programmed to do that.


I have been running a Unichip in my car daily for almost a year now. I keep it on the aggressive settings also.

 

[atticus1398]

mine hits 13-14 when cold, but only for a sec.

 

[poboxjosh]

THanks...I just got a bit confused from their website.

I too wonder about the fuel cut??? How does unichip compensate??? Corksport also called it a "plug 'n play' but doesn't the chip require sodering to ECU???

Too much info make head go round

No soldering. any clown with a 10mm socket,drill, and set of gloves. can install in a couple hours. Its real easy.

 

[Professor MSP]

The boost maps are made to run between 10-12psi. 12psi is not a spike, it's programmed to do that.

I have been running a Unichip in my car daily for almost a year now. I keep it on the aggressive settings also.

I concur, the Unichip is designed to have a transitory peak at approximately 13 PSI, and then roll off to 10 PSI. In my 5 months of experience with Unichip, I have only hit 13 PSI when my right foot is pinned to the floor, and then only in 3rd gear. Also, the peak boost happens so quickly that my eye often misses it. Luckily, my electronic boost gauge has a peak recall feature, which lets me recall the highest boost with the touch of a button. I find my eye and the peak recall do not necessarily coincide.

I too run map A with the boost switch ON. On a side note, I have found that I am averaging a little more than 28 mpg with this setting (in mixed driving), which is about 11.5 mpg better than I achieved running map A with the boost switch OFF. My theory is that with the boost switch ON, I do not plant my right foot to the floor as often as I do when it is OFF, resulting in less gasoline consumption per mile. With part throttle and the boost switch on, the car has ample thrust, more so than WOT with the boost switch OFF. Furthermore, I have never hit spark (or fuel) cut with the Unichip, but then I never did before the Unichip either.

The Unichip is the single best modification I have made to my car.