Unichip map downloads and tuning

[xcelir8brz]

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Jack-

What is the difference in drop in filter and cat back vs. drop in filter and header back map? More fuel dump?

Bump.

[SubieNate]

Is there any potential for flexfuel sensors with the unichip?

[ScionFrsFan]

what power gains with e85...?

[xcelir8brz]

After reapplying the factory map I ordered to the the first bank 0 yesterday evening and driving the car today, for some reason the car pulls exceptionally more - similar temperatures outside, and I definitely can feel the improvement. I can also hear it in the intake as well as the exhaust and I clocked 12MPH faster in one short quick sprint stretch I drive daily. Simply Amazing! Can't wait for the Flux2!

[xcelir8brz]

Originally Posted by ScionFrsFan

what power gains with e85...?

F the E85. That is poor man's power.

[ScionFrsFan]

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

After reapplying the factory map I ordered to the the first bank 0 yesterday evening and driving the car today, for some reason the car pulls exceptionally more - similar temperatures outside, and I definitely can feel the improvement. I can also hear it in the intake as well as the exhaust and I clocked 12MPH faster in one short quick sprint stretch I drive daily. Simply Amazing! Can't wait for the Flux2!

I don't understand? You just reflashed a stock map again?

[ScionFrsFan]

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

F the E85. That is poor man's power.

Lol ill take free power anyday

[xcelir8brz]

Originally Posted by ScionFrsFan

I don't understand? You just reflashed a stock map again?

Sorry for the confusion.

I ordered the UniChip with 'drop in air filter, cat b +). A premium map for that was in the first bank from the factory and a lower gas version of that was in the second bank.

I wiped all banks last night and put in 4 different maps and re-applied the 'drop in air filter, cat b +) in the first bank. Just to make sure this is what was truly was on the unit.

After today's performance improvement (i.e. what I felt), I question if they put the right grade of fuel map in the correct bank.

[Unichip Jack]

Standard map loads… just to clarify, all of our kits ship with the lower octane fuel map in switch position 0 and higher octane fuel map in switch position 1… there's generally not a right or wrong way to map things, but your kit will arrive with the map that should deliver the best premium fuel performance in switch position 1.

Map variances… Since there have been a number of map specific questions, tomorrow I’ll start a new thread just about mapping. For this thread, the difference between the All Drop-in Filter map and the All Drop-in Filter, All Header, All Cat/B map is a little bit of fueling and a little bit of timing, but the maps are very similar.

E85… For the eager E85 guys in the crowd, we’re working on a number of options (including an integrated Flex Fuel sensor, yes that's a possibility with the Unichip)… but we haven't made any final decisions about the configuration yet.

One of the biggest advantages of adding a computer to the car as your EMS is that there are a lot of options for doing things… and the Unichip is a very flexible system, which means there are even more options. From an engineering perspective, that’s challenging because we want to offer the most options and the most flexibility to the user without adding extra components and cost.
We’re busy with things, but it’s more than just changing the timing and fueling values, and it takes just a bit of time to ensure its right the first time.

Cheers

[Sojhinn]

I am very interested in the flex fuel. I know you are running the special this month, but I was curious will the flex fuel option be out before the end of the month so we capitalize on the discounts you are offering now? Right now I am having a hard time choosing between you guys and Visconti. Both of you are offering compelling choices.

Originally Posted by Unichip Jack

Standard map loads… just to clarify, all of our kits ship with the lower octane fuel map in switch position 0 and higher octane fuel map in switch position 1… there's generally not a right or wrong way to map things, but your kit will arrive with the map that should deliver the best premium fuel performance in switch position 1.

Map variances… Since there have been a number of map specific questions, tomorrow I’ll start a new thread just about mapping. For this thread, the difference between the All Drop-in Filter map and the All Drop-in Filter, All Header, All Cat/B map is a little bit of fueling and a little bit of timing, but the maps are very similar.

E85… For the eager E85 guys in the crowd, we’re working on a number of options (including an integrated Flex Fuel sensor, yes that's a possibility with the Unichip)… but we haven't made any final decisions about the configuration yet.

One of the biggest advantages of adding a computer to the car as your EMS is that there are a lot of options for doing things… and the Unichip is a very flexible system, which means there are even more options. From an engineering perspective, that’s challenging because we want to offer the most options and the most flexibility to the user without adding extra components and cost.
We’re busy with things, but it’s more than just changing the timing and fueling values, and it takes just a bit of time to ensure its right the first time.

Cheers

[xcelir8brz]

Originally Posted by Unichip Jack

Standard map loads… just to clarify, all of our kits ship with the lower octane fuel map in switch position 0 and higher octane fuel map in switch position 1… there's generally not a right or wrong way to map things, but your kit will arrive with the map that should deliver the best premium fuel performance in switch position 1.

Map variances… Since there have been a number of map specific questions, tomorrow I’ll start a new thread just about mapping. For this thread, the difference between the All Drop-in Filter map and the All Drop-in Filter, All Header, All Cat/B map is a little bit of fueling and a little bit of timing, but the maps are very similar.

E85… For the eager E85 guys in the crowd, we’re working on a number of options (including an integrated Flex Fuel sensor, yes that's a possibility with the Unichip)… but we haven't made any final decisions about the configuration yet.

One of the biggest advantages of adding a computer to the car as your EMS is that there are a lot of options for doing things… and the Unichip is a very flexible system, which means there are even more options. From an engineering perspective, that’s challenging because we want to offer the most options and the most flexibility to the user without adding extra components and cost.
We’re busy with things, but it’s more than just changing the timing and fueling values, and it takes just a bit of time to ensure its right the first time.

Cheers

It is in my understanding that...

Mechanical switch position 1 equals Main Bank
Mechanical switch position 0 equals Bank 1
- Bank 2
- Bank 3
- Bank 4

[Unichip Jack]

If you have a Unichip and download cable, you have access our entire maps library… whatever maps we add to the library and any point in the future, you can download them at no cost. If the discount is a key factor in your decision, get your kit during the member’s special and download the maps when they’re released… best of both worlds.
I’ll get the map thread opened shortly and we can go over the mapping stuff… we load the lower octane map in switch position 0 and higher octane map in switch position 1.

Cheers

[naikaidriver]

I have been reading about your product and I am very interested. While I am aware of the stigma surrounding piggy-back units that monitor and modify sensor data I have always had good luck with them. Over the years I have used the various Apex'i SAFC products in 3 of my cars with a lot of success (read: I didn't blow any engines apart).

Aside from the higher complexity and programmability of the Unichip and the ability to store more than two configurations at a time, what other advantages do you present above other comparable products?

Scott

[Unichip Jack]

Scott... are you asking about a comparison between Unichip and other piggyback systems or between Unichip and everything else?

For the general crowd, the "stigma" about piggybacks all comes from poor programming. There were several third party tuning companies who jumped in with both feet using piggyback systems - including early version of the Unichip - but their knowledge level about engine management in general and piggybacks in particular didn't match their enthusiasm. Different topic probably...

Cheers