Unichip follow-up

[xrs22]

Does anybody the what the price was for the Unichip? I was wondering if anybody has done a follow up or know someone who got one installed w/ the outcome and progress? I was doin' a little check up on it to get a price but i couldn't find one. I guess i'll have to email that dude who's a dist. here in the states and get a what's up on it. Right off the bat though, what did everyone think of it at first? Will this product back itself up in the long run?

I just caught an earlier thread on this discussion but that was before i got my XRS. So i don't know if this will just be a wast of time and posts'.

[MATR6]

Read about Unichip here.
http://www.matrixowners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18844

I guess you can contact Jack at Unichip for purchase.
There was a group buy and it was going for $675.
I got mine used for $499.
Try to find a used one, I think there are still ppl selling.

I have AEM CAI, TRD Quick Shifter, and Unichip and I ran a 15.141 @ 95.40mph in the 1/4 mile.
I ran a total of 8 runs and times were b/t 15.1 and 15.3.

Ran w/ OEM 16s and removed rear seats/interior/spare tire.
I know removing rear seats/interior is kinda 'cheating', but I did set out to get the best 1/4 mile time.
So far I haven't seen anyone w/ the same set up but w/o Unichip hit 15.1 yet.
So I would have to say that my Unichip works and I'm loving it.
I can land in lift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th, all day long!!

[Toysrme]

Nice launch on the left.

[MATR6]

Originally Posted by Toysrme

Nice launch on the left.

You mean the other car?
My friend's WRX w/ CAI, downpipe and exhaust. I was keeping up w/ him the whole time.
He would get me on the launch and I would play catch up the whole time.

[xrs22]

how HP do u think u gained w/ the chip? Did u install yourself or have it done for you?

[MATR6]

Originally Posted by xrs22

how HP do u think u gained w/ the chip? Did u install yourself or have it done for you?

I'm not sure, but there are dynos out there for CAI and stock exhaust and I forgot what #s it had.
It doesn't give you as much peak hp gain as much as torque gain down low (3-5k rpm).
There's hp and tq gain throughout the entire power band, ranging from 5-10lb ft of torque.

I installed int myself, it's plug and play PnP, just plug the existing plugs from the ECU into Unichip and plug the plugs that come w/ the Unichip harness into the ECU.

Took about 1/2 hr to install, it's just hard to work down there, below the glove compartment.

[mistamatrix]

Best to get the Unichip after all your engine mods. (intake, exhaust, etc.)
You'll also have to see if they have a mapping for just your short ram. Cuz if you put it in now and decide to get an exhaust installed, you'll have to get the chip reflashed/retuned. Then say you want to install a header 6mths later, you'll have to get it reflashed/retuned again. Better to save yourself the trouble and put all your crap together then drop in the Unichip.

[xrs22]

yeah that makes sense. I just wanted some extra info. on it.