update on chip!!
06-20-2003, 01:44 PM
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update on chip!!
ok guys heres the lowdown.opak racing in california is making the piggyback unichip for our cars.their working on timing control right now which will be ready in 4weeks.so well have fuel and timing!!now we need one of our members who live in california to call allen at opak racing1-707-584-9300 and use your car for a day or 2 so they can setup the chip.finally we have something great coming for us.and i was told their would be very good gains.it is a unichip but programmed differently for our cars.so any question guys feel free to call allen at the number i provided.we need all members to call so we can get a group buy going.the hard work has paid off so were on our way!!!!!
06-20-2003, 01:56 PM
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Im too lazy to look up the last thread - What are the gains for non FI CL-s's?
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Here is the original thread:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...highlight=chip
EDIT:
Here is the original thread:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...highlight=chip
06-20-2003, 02:02 PM
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so we should really call this place?
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06-20-2003, 02:34 PM
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listen i want everyone to call that number i supplied in the post and speak to allen.this is the real deal no bullshit.i worked hard to get this going and the gains will be very good.im getting it as soon as its released.id give them my car but im in nj.our cars are tuned like shit from the factory and the unichip with their program is going to be great.to adjust timing is going to be huge along with fuel maps.again his name is allen at opak racing.they are working with the racers group.
06-20-2003, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by Bulldog01
If this is true, I might hit 13s! Somehow, I'm having a hard time believing this is true. Not hatin', but not feelin'.
If this is true, I might hit 13s! Somehow, I'm having a hard time believing this is true. Not hatin', but not feelin'.
I feel the same way but I hope it does do the job...it would be nice to have another available mod for us that ain't too expensive!!! 
06-20-2003, 02:56 PM
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will do. good job man. 
06-20-2003, 03:12 PM
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Hope this helps
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ight=Types1967
The initial thread for the guys that missed it the first time around
The initial thread for the guys that missed it the first time around
06-20-2003, 03:31 PM
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Just spoke with Allen - nice guy willing to take time and answer a couple questions
1. The unit will not be able to adjust shift points in the auto.
2. He expects around a 25 whp gain with CAI and catback - He says that they have dyno sheets confirming this.
3. It will be out in a month or so
4. Everything else Types1967 has said is true - And yes, do call im because they do want to hear from us.
1. The unit will not be able to adjust shift points in the auto.
2. He expects around a 25 whp gain with CAI and catback - He says that they have dyno sheets confirming this.
3. It will be out in a month or so
4. Everything else Types1967 has said is true - And yes, do call im because they do want to hear from us.
06-20-2003, 03:37 PM
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BTW.....707 area code is North of San Francisco, most likely in a town called "Santa Rosa". It is along the coast North of San Francisco about 75 miles. I used to go to a town up in the mountains called Guernville where the HUGE Redwood trees and wine vinyards are in California ! 
06-20-2003, 03:50 PM
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^ 
advanced timing owns us !
advanced timing owns us !
06-20-2003, 04:20 PM
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I found a link that talks more about the uni chip and the original company....as far as I can tell. Sorry if this is repost.
http://www.theracersgroup.com/theprogram_unichip.html
http://www.theracersgroup.com/theprogram_unichip.html
06-20-2003, 04:51 PM
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The original chip never worked with the CL-S ECU. At one time they were redesigning the chip. I am still doubt you would do a see a 25 WHP gain by a flip of a switch!
Only Time will prove me wrong.
Only Time will prove me wrong.
06-20-2003, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
The original chip never worked with the CL-S ECU. At one time they were redesigning the chip. I am still doubt you would do a see a 25 WHP gain by a flip of a switch!
Only Time will prove me wrong.
The original chip never worked with the CL-S ECU. At one time they were redesigning the chip. I am still doubt you would do a see a 25 WHP gain by a flip of a switch!
Only Time will prove me wrong.
06-20-2003, 06:12 PM
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I can see those gains if the chip leaned out the car a little, & bumped the timing up. You would have to have more air coming to the engine though. So an intake & headers would net better gains then a car without them. Isn't Comptech working on one too?
06-20-2003, 06:13 PM
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i told you guys you would see nice gains from this chip.ill be in touch with allen and nashua why are you always negative about everything?im glad to help you guys out as well as myself who really appreciate modding your cl and always looking for improvements even if the chip cost 900 its worth it.hell you get 25 out of headers for 1100 plus install.modding is expensive so how fast do you want to go is how much your willing to pay
even if the chip cost 900 its worth it.hell you get 25 out of headers for 1100 plus install.modding is expensive so how fast do you want to go is how much your willing to pay
06-20-2003, 06:14 PM
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Has anyone agrranged for them to use thier car yet? I hope we don't let this go. 25 WHP is a lot, if you ask me. But I am not a doubter until I see facts one way or the other. I hope it is not too expensive.
06-20-2003, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by types1967
when everything is done i will start a groupbuy hopefully within next 4weeks
when everything is done i will start a groupbuy hopefully within next 4weeks
Right w/ you 100% Eric.... Thanks 4 bringing this info to us... Guys like you keep this board alive.. Smitty
06-20-2003, 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by types1967
when everything is done i will start a groupbuy hopefully within next 4weeks
when everything is done i will start a groupbuy hopefully within next 4weeks
06-20-2003, 07:37 PM
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i want everyone to call allen at the number i supplied including you allmotor,scalbert,type r etc etc.he will answer all your questions guys.and mention you know eric
and mention you know eric
06-20-2003, 08:03 PM
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This is definateley interesting. I would like to talk to them once they have completed the prototype.... good work in pushing those guys... its tough... I have given up on Hondata!
06-20-2003, 08:11 PM
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Okay
Via my phone conversation w/ Eric (typeS1967), he was telling me that UNICHIP has dyno's & shops within the tri-state area. So you will need to purchase the chip, go to their dyno shop and have them install it, map it w/ a dyno. Hopefully the cost will let you be able to come back and get the chip mapped/tuned as many times you like w/ each upgrade you purchase...Example: Headers and intake .... then you decide to get a S/C, so of course your going to need to go back and get the chip reprogrammed at no cost <----HOPEFULLY.
I think Eric can answer all your questions, but he really needs you guys to make that 5 minute phone call so the guy knows there is alot of interest and we can get a Super good deal on the price/group buy.
Smitty
I think Eric can answer all your questions, but he really needs you guys to make that 5 minute phone call so the guy knows there is alot of interest and we can get a Super good deal on the price/group buy.
Smitty
06-20-2003, 08:21 PM
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I just spoke with Allen. My only questions were about the programability. He stated that it would need to be sent back to them for reprograming. But I told him that I and
others (Type-R, Scalbert, AM2K) would be capable and very appriciative to be able to do the programs themselves. He did state that they would be willing to sell/release the software that would allow us to do so.
Now here is something that I don't take too kindly to, price. For the just the chip preprogramed...$700. Now that is alittle too much for someone who just wants more power. TO get that extra power from a chip $700 is alittle too much. BUT for some who want the ability to change fuel and adjust timing for $700+ is a damm good price. JUST AS LONG AS IT DOESN'T GET TO THE PRICE OF AN AEM STANDALONE.
Frankly for $700 they should ask if u would want the software for free. Cause really all the men who are gonna do thier own programing we're just gonna share the software
. But no really it would be $700 for the chip and (really it couldn't be more than) $100 for a serial cable that would allow us to plug the chip to a PC.
OH FK I forgot to ask him if it would conflict with a VAFC
. I guess Monday.
Juker008
others (Type-R, Scalbert, AM2K) would be capable and very appriciative to be able to do the programs themselves. He did state that they would be willing to sell/release the software that would allow us to do so.
Now here is something that I don't take too kindly to, price. For the just the chip preprogramed...$700. Now that is alittle too much for someone who just wants more power. TO get that extra power from a chip $700 is alittle too much. BUT for some who want the ability to change fuel and adjust timing for $700+ is a damm good price. JUST AS LONG AS IT DOESN'T GET TO THE PRICE OF AN AEM STANDALONE.
Frankly for $700 they should ask if u would want the software for free. Cause really all the men who are gonna do thier own programing we're just gonna share the software
. But no really it would be $700 for the chip and (really it couldn't be more than) $100 for a serial cable that would allow us to plug the chip to a PC. OH FK I forgot to ask him if it would conflict with a VAFC
. I guess Monday.Juker008
06-20-2003, 08:43 PM
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Please understand, this is NOT A CHIP, even though it is called a UniChip:
It is about the size of a pack of cigarettes and by intercepting and altering signals it can offset and somewhat control the fueling and timing.
But it is not an EEPROM or similar device which gets mounted or socketed on the ECU motherboard. That is something altogether different. This is an external and parallel ECU.
It is about the size of a pack of cigarettes and by intercepting and altering signals it can offset and somewhat control the fueling and timing.
But it is not an EEPROM or similar device which gets mounted or socketed on the ECU motherboard. That is something altogether different. This is an external and parallel ECU.
06-20-2003, 09:20 PM
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I only hope it will work with the 5AT.
I've allready been to the Unichip dealer in my area with my old LS-1, and a different re-mapping software, LS-1 Edit. I was very happy with the results, even on a N/A bolt on car.
BTW, remapping on the dyno could be another $500 easy! At that rate, make sure it includes some future considerations.
I've allready been to the Unichip dealer in my area with my old LS-1, and a different re-mapping software, LS-1 Edit. I was very happy with the results, even on a N/A bolt on car.
BTW, remapping on the dyno could be another $500 easy! At that rate, make sure it includes some future considerations.