| Unichip - Frequently Asked Questions |
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| · What is the Unichip? |
Unichips are fully programmable engine management systems which allow 408 fuel and ignition parameters to be altered through a vehicle's standard Engine Control unit (ECU) to deliver maximum power, optimised drivability and improved fuel economy. |
Unlike other performance chips, the Uni Q chip is not a replacement pre-programmed chip that is made to fit all vehicles of the same sort. |
Unichips work in harmony with the standard ECU and is mapped on your engine while on a chassis dynamometer to obtain the safest maximum power, torque and optimum fuel economy. |
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| · Why should I install a Unichip to my Vehicle? |
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 maximise 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 branches, gasflowed cylinder heads, high performance air filters or reprofiled camshafts. |
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| · How does the Unichip Increase Power & Torque? |
Every engine requires optimum ignition timing and air fuel ratio at all RPM and load conditions. |
The Unichip gives the experienced Dynamometer technician the access to, and ability, to adjust and optimise both the ignition and fuel system. |
The Unichip has 17-RPM sites between 500 RPM and 8000 RPM and 12 load sites between zero throttle position and wide-open throttle position. |
This equates to 204 possible adjustments for fuel and a further 204 adjustments for ignition timing. |
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| · How much extra Power can I expect from the Unichip? |
Power gains of 10 KW to 30 KW are commonplace, as measured by an accurate chassis dynamometer. |
Whilst less common, power gains of 50 KW have been verified. |
The exact power gain however depends on the design and condition of the engine and the factory calibration of the engine control unit. |
No two engines are identical. |
The Unichip results represent the optimisation of each individual engine. |
The Unichip results are verified by before and after dynamometer tests measured at 100% throttle opening across the entire rev range. |
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| · Will the Unichip Improve my Car's Fuel Economy? |
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In most driving conditions, the Unichip will improve fuel economy. |
Many modern fuel injected vehicles waste fuel by running very rich air fuel ratios at part throttle openings. |
With the Unichip, it is a simple procedure to correctly adjust the air fuel ratio over 12 throttle positions and maximize the fuel economy for cruising at part throttle. |
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| · How is the Unichip different from other "Performance Chips"? |
The Unichip is a supplementary engine management system. |
As such, it is far more advanced than "generic plug-in performance chip" products. |
It is individually programmable to meet the requirements of the engine and the driver. |
Being fully adjustable, the Unichip can cater for non-standard, current and future engine modifications. |
Best of all, the Unichip can deliver the most personalised power result every time - uniquely tuned for fuel type and rating, and even particular ambient conditions of operation. |
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