Unichip - Are they all the same?

uktotty · June 28, 2007, 17:27

Does the term Unichip mean universal or do we need to get the MR2 Specific model?
I know there are lots of unichip posts already but I cant see this specific answer.

rtbiscuit · June 28, 2007, 17:44

uni chip is a dastek product.

carl_evs · June 28, 2007, 18:00

You'll need the harness specific to the 2 ( or are the ECU plugs generic on Toyota? Correct me if am wrong).

You'll then need a map specific to the 2. You can get some pre installed which aren't too bad (thats what I have) or you can have it mapped to your specific car.

uktotty · June 28, 2007, 20:05

So if I purchase the Dastek Unichip, all I need is the wiring harness and the map?
Any idea how much the harness and the mapping will cost?

Anonymous · June 28, 2007, 20:40

Get yourself a Apexi Power FC - worth every penny, plug it straight in get it mapped, then play all you want with the Commander hand set s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

roger · June 28, 2007, 21:25

You don't need the harness with the Unichip, it can be hard wired, but definitely more technical than the harness.

If you buy second hand from a 2 owner you can use their map. To map your own (from nothing or updating another one) will cost from about £150 depending where you get it done.

Millways down your way can certainly map it, they may be able to provide as well, if you don't want to wait for a 2nd hand one.

Anonymous · June 28, 2007, 21:27

Can fully recommend Millways. really know their stuff! s:D

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heathstimpson · June 28, 2007, 22:18

Mine will be up for sale soon when the turbo goes in with the harness and two American maps so ready to go. Just waiting to here from someone else who's interested first but you could have second dibs s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

uktotty · June 28, 2007, 22:34

Have seen a 2nd hand one very cheap wondered what else I needed. Might be interested in yours if it's already mapped, just bear in mind I dont have a turbo.

heathstimpson · June 28, 2007, 23:17

Quote from: "uktotty"Have seen a 2nd hand one very cheap wondered what else I needed. Might be interested in yours if it's already mapped, just bear in mind I dont have a turbo.

I know I will be replacing my Unichip when I do go turbo. Normally the cheap ones don't have the harness etc s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

chalced · June 29, 2007, 08:53

I'd be interested in one to if any come up for sale!!

kanujunkie · June 29, 2007, 09:54

Russ, you may want to have a look into the new Flux range as well, it has more advanced tuning abilities, fraid i know little about it as the last time i looked into it, it wasn't available, but is now

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uktotty · June 29, 2007, 12:11

Stu that thing looks mad!
cant see one for the 2 but worth looking into a bit more as it has a PDA (more gadgets) woop!

kanujunkie · June 29, 2007, 12:30

no it doesn't say about availbility but contact them and they may have a different story, i was told 2 years ago that it would be available for the roadster

Anonymous · July 5, 2007, 07:25

Quote from: "uktotty"Does the term Unichip mean universal or do we need to get the MR2 Specific model?
I know there are lots of unichip posts already but I cant see this specific answer.

Yes, there are several different versions.
The MR2 uses the same Dastek product as other toyotas and some Fords.
IIRC, its a type "C".