Unichip info

[GvineProtoge]

Ok, So I decided I want to go the route of Uni-chip instead of an SSAFC. However I don't know a TON about the Uni-chip. so here's my questions


A: I have heard of an ECU reflash from mazda for the MSP ECU, but I was told that the uni chip doesn't like it. Anyone able to disprove or back this up?


B: How tunable is the UC? I know it has the ability to have two (2) maps loaded on, usually a DD and Track set up, Also as I understand it it's possible to swap back and forth between these two fairly easily.

Also, is it possible to load a custom, Self tuned map, onto the UC?


Any help would be greatly appreciated guys! Thanks in advance.

 

[protege3690]

Ok, So I decided I want to go the route of Uni-chip instead of an SSAFC. However I don't know a TON about the Uni-chip. so here's my questions


A: I have heard of an ECU reflash from mazda for the MSP ECU, but I was told that the uni chip doesn't like it. Anyone able to disprove or back this up?


B: How tunable is the UC? I know it has the ability to have two (2) maps loaded on, usually a DD and Track set up, Also as I understand it it's possible to swap back and forth between these two fairly easily.

Also, is it possible to load a custom, Self tuned map, onto the UC?


Any help would be greatly appreciated guys! Thanks in advance.

the unichip is NOT tunable UNLESS u contact unichip for the software to program it yourself. otherwise you will have to go to a unichip authorized dealer to reflash the unichip for your mods. BUT it can be custom-tuned by you if you have the software purchased from UC or tuned by the UC dealer

as for a "flashed" ecu. DONT do it. its a waste of money and time. its a hit or miss with the reflash. and youll still end up with a pig-rich tune. all it does is advance the timing a bit IIRC. but overall it solves nothing.

 

[GvineProtoge]

so it's like every other OEM part? $60 for the wrong thing that you can't return? lol got it.


How much would the Tuning software run? I'm ok with running a "Base map" so to speak, but I want the ability to run a Home brew tune if I please

 

[protege3690]

so it's like every other OEM part? $60 for the wrong thing that you can't return? lol got it.


How much would the Tuning software run? I'm ok with running a "Base map" so to speak, but I want the ability to run a Home brew tune if I please

lol pretty much.

and last time i got quoted about $300 for the software to tune it, but this was about 4 years ago when i first got my MSP and purchased a unichip. may be the same or may be different, but youll have to contact unichip directly for the software.

 

[GvineProtoge]

-sigh- that's a little steep, Although it still isn't bad. My friend paid just shy of $1,000 for his Hondata K-Pro (he drives an 03 RSX-S) and got the tuning software for free.

These guys http://www.***************/MAZDASPEED_Protege_Unichip_p/1320011.htm want $700 for the Uni chip. so that honestly is about right price wise....sadly. lol

 

[GvineProtoge]

oh... Guess I can't post links here lol

 

[protege3690]

u cant post links for cross over auto, street unit, and i think thats it lol. BUT u can find used unichips for sale every so often.

 

[GvineProtoge]

Yeah, I was looking around and saw one for like 450.

 

[GvineProtoge]

ooohhhh Street unit. That explains what the "No SU posts" was about earlier. I was wondering what that thread was about. (sorry for multiple posts, Slow train of thought today)

 

[protege3690]

haha no worries, it happens

 

[GvineProtoge]

ok. so more on the UC. Someone on another mazda forum said that they ran the Reflash and the UC and it worked fine. Any word on that?