Dominicstg2
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Yeah also dont want to have to run the cable to the obd
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Is anyone running the Unichip plug and play Tune ?
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Pumbaa
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So I have just placed an order for an MY20 GT (with Bimodal Exhaust upgrade) hopefully I pick it up middle Jan sometime, have been doing some research into Mods/Upgrades and have looked at the JB4, Unichip as well as HPF.. I am in Perth, so this rules out HPF (as they don't have any association outside of Victoria) guess my question would be, is what are my Options here in WA?
Will be going down the route of the Typhoon KN Pods, from what I am reading here on this thread, it would seem that the Unichip is the preferred option?
Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers
Will be going down the route of the Typhoon KN Pods, from what I am reading here on this thread, it would seem that the Unichip is the preferred option?
Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers
OliverNuther
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Welcome Pumbaa. I wish you the best of luck in receiving your car in the middle of January. I’m not a tuner but if you’re considering tuning your car I wouldn’t limit my reading to this thread. There is a whole sub-forum devoted to this topic and that would be a good place to spend your time whilst waiting for the goodies to arrive.
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Pumbaa
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Ok so I'm still a a bit of a loss.. when I finally get my new Toy (hopefully mid January) it will already have the Bi-Modul Exhaust fitted, I have also already ordered the Typhoon K&N CAI's, so if I'm reading all of this correct, the UNICHIP mod requires a Dyno run before and after instillation to make sure it is tweaked correctly to your particular car? (even though they advertise it as a "Plug n Play") sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm just trying to understand the in's and out's..
You can get the Unichip with the base maps for a lower price. Or for a higher price (around $2300) they will actually custom tune it to your car on the Dyno. And also give u before and after Dyno runs.
I'd suggest having the CAIs fitted at the same time or before the Unichip is fitted so they can incorporate that into the tune.
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OliverNuther
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Aussie member @Hemz had one fitted a while back. You could try hitting him up for some specific info.
OliverNuther
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Yeah I've been hitting up Unichips abit doing prepurchase research. Still deciding whether the Stinger actually needs that much more power lol. In the meantime I'm placing an order for a Jonny Tig intake to quench my thirst for awhile...Lol. Or Hally83 could just answer your question.
Pumbaa
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Thanks mate, yes I will be fitting the CAI's as soon as I get the vehicle and then will get the UNICHIP fitted and a Dyno run done
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Mate, tell us a bit about where you are and your Stinger. I'm 50/50 about Unichip and ask myself what would I do with the the extra power in normal driving.
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I'm in Sydney. All my previous cars have been heavily modified, but I bought the Stinger to get away from all that. Kinda wanted a car that I can enjoy stock with maybe a few things added to make it mine. Have also got the Bi-Modal exhaust.
Have done a few things to it mainly cosmetic.
Full front STEK DynoShield Paint Protection Film
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra topped with EXO V4 ceramic coating.
Wrapped the roof in DynoBlack PPF (alot more glossier than black vinyl)
Black Stinger badge for the rear from import shark
Black rear GT badge and front Stinger badge
Maxton Design gloss black spoiler
Pumbaa
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Azza Jarvis
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Gonna treat myself to an xmas Unichip seems like only positive feedback from the members that have one!!!
Few Q’s
Is the latest Unichip with Bluetooth called the Q4?
Best fitters for Sydney? (I’ve got a quote off Tunehouse Marrickville $2.4k)
might go for a high flow air intake filter also, again and reccos?
Few Q’s
Is the latest Unichip with Bluetooth called the Q4?
Best fitters for Sydney? (I’ve got a quote off Tunehouse Marrickville $2.4k)
might go for a high flow air intake filter also, again and reccos?
Stinger GT SS
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Try Castle Hill Performance or Blakehurst Automotive, both are Unichip agents.
dont go to tunehouse, i took my 370z there and they half assed the tune and my friend took his supercharged 86 there and they f&*%ed up the tune badly.
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Azza Jarvis
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Thank mate! Blakehurst have got back to me
I’m sold on the Unichip for the fact its a PnP that piggybacks and doesn’t let the factory ECU see anything so no warranty issues. Here in Melbourne Dynomotive will even offer up to 3 years of warranty if you get it serviced through them (year 4 onwards go elsewhere). I also like the fact you don’t need to regap spark plugs, unlike the JB4. I also don’t want to be running any additional wiring anywhere throughout the car, especially through the firewall.
So IMHO, Unichip > JB4, but at a steep price. Arguably may not be worth it for some, but depending on your circumstances it could be the only option. But how to save some dough?
Earlier in the thread someone mentioned you could buy a Unichip which included the 5 Stinger maps (but without the live tune) for a cheaper price. I cant find this option anywhere online - they all seem to only offer the chip with a tune for $2.2K+ Australia wide.
Assuming you could get a brand new ‘untuned’ Unichip (but still with Stinger maps designed for stock), what sort of performance differences are we talking? Dynomotive claim 60rkw increase with tune, so without a tune and just a simple chip installation with default Stinger maps, is 40-50rkw possible? Anyone done this?
I’ve looked into buying a second hand Unichip but this is a bit risky unless you know for certain it works. Any thoughts?
So IMHO, Unichip > JB4, but at a steep price. Arguably may not be worth it for some, but depending on your circumstances it could be the only option. But how to save some dough?
Earlier in the thread someone mentioned you could buy a Unichip which included the 5 Stinger maps (but without the live tune) for a cheaper price. I cant find this option anywhere online - they all seem to only offer the chip with a tune for $2.2K+ Australia wide.
Assuming you could get a brand new ‘untuned’ Unichip (but still with Stinger maps designed for stock), what sort of performance differences are we talking? Dynomotive claim 60rkw increase with tune, so without a tune and just a simple chip installation with default Stinger maps, is 40-50rkw possible? Anyone done this?
I’ve looked into buying a second hand Unichip but this is a bit risky unless you know for certain it works. Any thoughts?
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