Does chipping still happen?

[andyno12]

Does anyone have experience with unichip? What gains etc and is there a uk seller? Just after a bit more power without breaking the bank. Turbo next year I hope so something to fill the gap.

[Anonymous]

depends on what engine mods but you can be looking between 0 and 15 bhp on normal mods unless the engine mentally modded. personally wait until the turbo as it money better spent.

na tuning is expensive and dont release that much.

[andyno12]

Ok, would only be looking at exhaust/induction kit. Im new to the Roadster game

[Ardent]

As R BUck

Limited if any performance increase.
But can look and sound a whole lot better.

[mrzwei]

Before the advent of turbomania the Dastek unichip was the way to go. Members installed either a programmable one or a generic one with two maps. Dynos I think recorded an increase in mid range torque.
I installed a generic one and definitely got that increase but after a couple of drives you didn't notice it. I only noticed the difference again when I removed it to sell it. Not much 'bang for the buck' really. If you do it then you need to get it mapped for the car.
When I chipped the Saab turbo I got a massive performance increase.

[inside]

In case you're interested, I'm selling a used piggy-back chip here:
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=59410

I never had it installed so I cannot comment on any gains, but considering advertised should be around the same ballpark as other chips.

[andyno12]

In case you're interested, I'm selling a used piggy-back chip here:
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=59410

I never had it installed so I cannot comment on any gains, but considering advertised should be around the same ballpark as other chips.

I can't see that post yet. Could you pm me the details? I'm still looking into it and will let you know.
Thanks

[shnazzle]

Bear in mind the difference between "chipping" (box of resistors with little to no benefit) and a piggyback ECU.
The latter is programmable.
I run one, but as mrzwei said, it's of limited value. My piggyback has added wiring for injector and ignition control, mapped by a reputable place, and at the very very best it adds maybe 15hp.

I don't notice it, except for when I reset the ECU (the ecu learns its way around the piggyback in certain situations). And I'd notice it if it were off.

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[Anonymous]

Bear in mind the difference between "chipping" (box of resistors with little to no benefit) and a piggyback ECU.
The latter is programmable.

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It has to be programmable or no point, also a programmable ecu / piggyback also has a possibility to aid the later turbo if selected well.

[andyno12]

Bear in mind the difference between "chipping" (box of resistors with little to no benefit) and a piggyback ECU.
The latter is programmable.
I run one, but as mrzwei said, it's of limited value. My piggyback has added wiring for injector and ignition control, mapped by a reputable place, and at the very very best it adds maybe 15hp.

I don't notice it, except for when I reset the ECU (the ecu learns its way around the piggyback in certain situations). And I'd notice it if it were off.

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Thanks for the info, may as well save the money and put it towards mods that will make a difference I think.