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This section will go over the differences in ECU modifications.
Unichip (Live mapped)
Unichip is a fully programmable engine management system which allows optimized fuel and ignition parameters to be channelled through a vehicle's standard EngineControlunit (ECU) to deliver maximum power, optimized driveability and improved fuel economy.
Unlike other performance chips, the Unichip is not a replacement pre programmed "one size fits all" chip. Unichip works in harmony with the standard ECU and is mapped live on your engine to obtain the safest maximum power, torque and optimum fuel economy.
The most obvious reason is to increase engine performance. Significant gains in torque and power across the entire RPM range are possible. In addition, the engine will be smoother, deliver greater response and maximize fuel efficiency at all RPM and throttle positions. A second reason is to harness the performance value of engine and exhaust modifications.
Standard engine management systems are not programmed to cater for exhaust headers, cat back exhaust systems, high flow air cleaners,performance cams or larger turbos and intercoolers.
A down point to a live mapped system is the cost to get it set up (Dastek charge £470) and the other fact that everytime you add a new engine modification you will need it 're-mapping' so that the ECU can reconise the new 'mod' is present and gain the most it can.
'Chipped' ECU's such as Superchips but there are other companies also.
Taken from Superchips.co.uk: Non Turbo (normally aspirated engine) cars Superchip's re-mapping of the on board computer gives up to 10% more power. Other annoying traits such as hesitation and poor throttle response, that can occur on computer-controlled cars, are eliminated making the car more lively and responsive. This makes in-town driving a pleasure, requiring less gear changing with a smooth and progressive engine response.
Turbo cars There are impressive gains of up to 25% more power and torque. Driving pleasure is increased through less gear changing and you will feel that your car is more lively and responsive. Superchips do this by increasing the manufacturer's boost limit. And with the reprogrammed computer matching the car's ignition timing and fuelling, long term reliability of the engine is retained.
Turbocharged Diesel cars Superchip's reprogramming of the computer matches the fuelling to the increased manufacturer's boost pressure, giving impressive gains of up to 30% more torque and more power. This adds to driving pleasure, requiring less gear changing, making the car more lively and responsive. There is also the potential for improved fuel economy.
This is an easy alternative as these are design mainly as a 'plug in' chip so you get instant new settings that are designed to gain you the max performance and fuel consumption as standard Manufactor settings are design for comfprt of drive, load and weight depending and to reduce things such as engine wear/tear and service intervals.
A down point to this is the 'chip' is an off the shelf job and caiters for that engine spec from when it was first made, every engine is different with regards to how its been drove, miles its covered, services and parts etc so therefore the chip is not 'individualised'
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