Uni-Chip retuning....ARRGGHHH!!!!
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Uni-Chip retuning....ARRGGHHH!!!!
I finally got to talk to the uni-Chip tech at the shop that was going to do the re-tune.
I explained all the problems that the systems has, and what has been done. They explained that it would be $149 for a Dyno Diagnosis...and then $531 for a complete retune. So I am looking at $700 with tax and everything to get it retuned.
FUGITABOUDIT! For that much, I can be 70% of the way to my haltech.
I've dropped an e-mail off to Alpine to see if they are interested in paying for the re-tune, but I can guess what their response is going to be(hell no!).
So sorry folks. I was hoping to #1...show what a properly tuned Uni-Chip can do, and #2, have a fully tuned and happy Turbo Tibby for SEMA...but It looks like neither is going to happen.
I also learned that the Uni-chip CAN NOT handle 4 larger injectors to replace the 4 stock injectors and 5th injector setup like the first guy I talked with claimed. The Uni-Chip is just like a S-AFC. It can control fuel delivery in small/moderate ammounts and timing in small moderate ammounts, but it cannot handle injectors that are twice the size of the stockers at idle....*cry*
So, I have no choice now but go full Haltec or wait for Tecmotive to come up with their Tec-III setup, or buy a the Tec-II....
I explained all the problems that the systems has, and what has been done. They explained that it would be $149 for a Dyno Diagnosis...and then $531 for a complete retune. So I am looking at $700 with tax and everything to get it retuned.
FUGITABOUDIT! For that much, I can be 70% of the way to my haltech.
I've dropped an e-mail off to Alpine to see if they are interested in paying for the re-tune, but I can guess what their response is going to be(hell no!).
So sorry folks. I was hoping to #1...show what a properly tuned Uni-Chip can do, and #2, have a fully tuned and happy Turbo Tibby for SEMA...but It looks like neither is going to happen.
I also learned that the Uni-chip CAN NOT handle 4 larger injectors to replace the 4 stock injectors and 5th injector setup like the first guy I talked with claimed. The Uni-Chip is just like a S-AFC. It can control fuel delivery in small/moderate ammounts and timing in small moderate ammounts, but it cannot handle injectors that are twice the size of the stockers at idle....*cry*
So, I have no choice now but go full Haltec or wait for Tecmotive to come up with their Tec-III setup, or buy a the Tec-II....
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This also sort of precludes Yamaneko's supercharger from being tuned right...unless alpine agrees to foot the bill for $700.
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That really sucks. I was planning on using the unichip because I figured I didn't need the haltec and could save some dough on using the unichip. I guess not.
Are you going to wire it up yourself or have a shop do it?
Are you going to wire it up yourself or have a shop do it?
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DAM!!!
sorry to hear that random
where did you call!?!?!
im sure there is more places out there
by the way the $149,... thats just for the dyno
*ouch!*
dam i should of gotten a designated driver on dyno day
you should try other places, you never know
even though with our luck,... i guess its best to go haltech
lol
sorry to hear that random
where did you call!?!?!
im sure there is more places out there
by the way the $149,... thats just for the dyno
*ouch!*
dam i should of gotten a designated driver on dyno day
you should try other places, you never know
even though with our luck,... i guess its best to go haltech
lol
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Hey Random I don't know if you have read this or not. But maybe this will help you with your problem. http://www.fxtreme.org/forums/cgi-bin/ulti...ic&f=2&t=000894
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HEY
My friend its better for you to buy an ECU from a European Coupe(tib)and fix it at your needs.
Forget about expensive haltechs etc etc.
I am running 265hp and the remapping cost me only 50bucks!!!!
I could do it for you but without guarantee because my mechanic programms and after tests the car on the road.
But dammnit the remapping of our type of ecu´s is a piece of cake!!!
Furthermore i believe that alpine sucks.It doesnt worth it.Outrageous to produce under 200hp...
You should put the turbos in their a..
I am not offensive but i also posted another post,and i tell you this:
In my country:
1)1.6ltr tibbies:
180hp at the wheels,intercooler,5th injector,pipings,t25 garett turbo,kn filter,remapping,gaskets,heat shields,double knot BOV,new flywheel,dyno test,fixing of brakes,tuning and guarantee for one year about
2000usd!!!!
2)My tibby 2.0ltrs
265hp at the wheels,intercooler(from lancia hf integralle),pipings(INOX!!!!!not with rust inside!!!!),5th injector,gaskets,new flywheel,fixing of brakes,stainless steel brake lines,remapping of ecu,kn filter,front strut bar,one year guarantee,dyno test,t35 garett turbo,heat shields,double knot BOV about 2800usd.
So what does alpine for you?Just gives you a box with some stuff inside(maybe good i cant tell)and let you die trying to make your car going?Sorry for being offensive guys but i can tell you that we are paying our souls for our cars...We cant let some fools exploit our love for speed and sportscars.!!!!
C U Turboman
My friend its better for you to buy an ECU from a European Coupe(tib)and fix it at your needs.
Forget about expensive haltechs etc etc.
I am running 265hp and the remapping cost me only 50bucks!!!!
I could do it for you but without guarantee because my mechanic programms and after tests the car on the road.
But dammnit the remapping of our type of ecu´s is a piece of cake!!!
Furthermore i believe that alpine sucks.It doesnt worth it.Outrageous to produce under 200hp...
You should put the turbos in their a..
I am not offensive but i also posted another post,and i tell you this:
In my country:
1)1.6ltr tibbies:
180hp at the wheels,intercooler,5th injector,pipings,t25 garett turbo,kn filter,remapping,gaskets,heat shields,double knot BOV,new flywheel,dyno test,fixing of brakes,tuning and guarantee for one year about
2000usd!!!!
2)My tibby 2.0ltrs
265hp at the wheels,intercooler(from lancia hf integralle),pipings(INOX!!!!!not with rust inside!!!!),5th injector,gaskets,new flywheel,fixing of brakes,stainless steel brake lines,remapping of ecu,kn filter,front strut bar,one year guarantee,dyno test,t35 garett turbo,heat shields,double knot BOV about 2800usd.
So what does alpine for you?Just gives you a box with some stuff inside(maybe good i cant tell)and let you die trying to make your car going?Sorry for being offensive guys but i can tell you that we are paying our souls for our cars...We cant let some fools exploit our love for speed and sportscars.!!!!
C U Turboman
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guilty- I did read that post from Cheuk, and I'm waiting to hear back as to how his tuning goes, but he is on a honeymoon. I hope to see him at SEMA and maybe get an update.
The $149 dyno is not a normal dyno, but a full one hour dyno load test of the engine. They record all sensors/settings and they use that to make their base map adjustments, then throw it back on the dyno for the fine tuning.
I'm still going to wait to hear back from Apline, but I can pretty much guess what they are going to say....
The $149 dyno is not a normal dyno, but a full one hour dyno load test of the engine. They record all sensors/settings and they use that to make their base map adjustments, then throw it back on the dyno for the fine tuning.
I'm still going to wait to hear back from Apline, but I can pretty much guess what they are going to say....