that must be what my tuner meant then, I guess the other people there are the ones who've had problems.

 

And I highly doubt anything the UniChip does could blow our engines. The stock ECU will back off timing severly if something is out of line. The majority of what AAM does is turbo applications on DSM cars.

 

That must be what my tuner was talking about then Steve. They must be blowing up turbo DSMs. The shop I used specializes in DSMs, subarus, and EvoVIII's. They actually had the first evo8 in the 10s, then the same one was the first in the 9s

 

They specialize in Supra's and 3000GTs and have two or three twin turbo 350Zs now too.

 

 

u guys think i would need a new map with the addition of the ct mufflers

 

I wouldn't think so. They don't add anything performance wise.

 

Doubtful, they flow isn't increased that much. I don't plan on updating my map any time soon and I just installed the UR pulleys. If scalbert comes out with the RES I might adjust it...

 

Just got off the phone w/ Jack. My new kit will be going out tommorow so I'll keep everyone posted on what goes down. Jack also said the winter should NOT affect our lean/rich conditions but I'll wait and see how it goes.

Another good point. i mentioned about the hand-held uni-chip controller that we could purchase to make our own adjustments....and he said "WE'RE IN THE MAKING" He said they have thought about this and are working on one. They are also working on another web-based version of this where u would be able to make ur own adjustments over the web. We would have to buy a data cable and plug our uni-chip into our PC's and over the web make some adjustments. He said he has no ETA on the two devises but is hoping for the end of the year. Good shit mang...

Also...about track testing for the uni-chip instead of dynos....I was considering this highly but it's also the middle of the summer and it's like 90 degrees everyday w/ alot of humidity. There would be no point in track testing until the fall.

 

Great news about the end user programing system. I'm actualy SHOCKED. Hopefully it'll be <$200.

Let me know how the new chip works out Ant.

 

Good news indeed!

Anything is possible....

 

wow thats great news!

and I agree about the temps Ant. unless I get an unusually cold dry night sometime soon, I probably won't know how the chip does on the track til fall.

 

yea i cant wait to go to the track in the fall, if i can trap 100 mph i know the chip is working

 

This is sounding more and more hopeful. It's nice to see that you will be able to personally adjust to meet your particular needs. Good luck.

 

hate to crush your dreams Darrin, but I don't think your going to trap 2mph higher just from a chip

 

I improved by almost 1 full MPH in 15 degree warmer weather. Late September and October track time might make it up to 2 MPH, although I've got a few other tricks up my sleve too.

 

That is awsome news about the tune device.

On the thought of track testing. Eventhough its 90 degrees out there, but if you run back to back with Chip and without chip, wouldn't that give a good indication on whather the chip is working regardless of the temperture??

 

Provided the launch is the same. If slip is not an issue in the heat you 5AT guys should be able to make repetable runs and it could show a benefit.

 

I have an appt with the dealer tomorrow for the tranny recall among others. I guess it's time to take the chip out. I let you guys know if there is any difference at all. The chip has been in the car for over 1.5 tanks of gas.

 

ok, maybe I stand corrected.

 

 

what kind of tricks ya got mr. steve

 

Just got my remapped chip yesterday and installed it today. Only got to start it up, did not drive it. So far it started up like stock, no hesitation or stall. I have to leave for a picnic and concert. Will be taking it out tomorrow. Will report back.

 

Let it idle for 10-15mins before you take it out for a drive. I did this the first time I installed the chip but not the second, and the second I had idling problems.

 

Yeah I had a bunch of problems with the car stalling on startup when I first got the chip (I didn't do the idle re-learn procedure). I did later and so far I haven't had any issues with starting up (*cross fingers*)

 

First impressions, better than stock, but different from the first map. The first map gave me that 1/2 throttle rush, but from 1/2 to full I felt no difference. Now the power is more linear. At all degrees of the throttle I feel alittle more guts. Just like everyone else. I'm in a perdicament, do I spend another 75 bucks on a dyno to see if it is working. Or just stick with the but dyno feeling alittle more rush through the gears. Otherwise I do like when the chip is in. The is a slight better feel. The idle was fine after a few stop lights. it was down around 500 then went back to 750 normal. That even happens when I do something to the stereo and I have to disconnet the battery. Nothing I was worried about.

 

Glad to hear your UniChip is now functioning properly


I never did get a response back from Jack though... I emailed him last week, wtf?

 

Who has the address to send the chip back to? I forgot to get it off Jack and don't feel like hassling him..

 

I never bother emailing, its so easy to get him over the phone. Just call

2615 SE 39th Loop
Suite B
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

but you need an RA number ..

 

blader's right. I too needed a RA# from Jack to remap my chip.

 

LOL.. When I told Jack my issues he said just send it back.. Then I prompted him and asked if I needed to provide any info with the return. So I got a Return Autorization number..

 

I think it's worth the $75, Not only will you see if there are indeed any gains (versus the butt-dyno method), you'll be doing a great justice to the fellow CLers here who have also invested money in this chip.

Do it for the community!!!

 

^

I've had 2 dyno's done for the UniChip Groupbuy and a custom tune... you can drop the additional $$ on a dyno. Seeing and HEARING your car on the dyno is a pretty awesome experience too.

 

^^ definetly, I have a video of it. one from the back of the comptech exhaust and one from the front of the intake and vtec. car sounds mean

 

I was in awe the first run when I listened to WOT in 3rd gear... amazing transition as it hits vtec and climbs to redline

 

before i drop 100 on some dyno runs imma take the chip out in a week, so see if i notice any loss of power

 

spend 15$ goto the track unplug it for 5 passes then plug it in for 5...

 

I say run it at the track. this will be the best test

I just sent my chip out UPS to be remapped. should have it back in two weeks. I think I will track test it then .. might also have my UR crank pulley by then. Maybe 13s

 

Did you get the updated map as well?

 

Just got back from a 600+ mile round trip w/ chip. This was the 1st time in about 3 or 4 months that I really drove my car. I had zero problems. I only had a few WOT runs, but never had any flashing lights. I kept the cruise set at 85 and just held on. I was just excited that I did not have any issues.

I keep hearing that our cars are very sensitive to temp., alt., etc....

Do our cars have different ECUs from the factory? I don't think so.