Piggy back ECU

Kyle@STILLEN · 04-24-2009, 04:47 PM

Just wanted to put a little more information out there.

Here are the installation instructions for the Unichip piggyback on the earlier 350Z's.
http://www.unichip.us/installation_i...ns/2340011.pdf

To install the COBB Access Port you simply plug the tuner into your OBDII port, select your tune, and your finished.

The COBB tuner CAN BE REMOVED AND RE-SOLD. When you plug the COBB tuner into your OBDII port you have to "install" the tune. This basically locks that access port controller to that particular car's VIN number. However, if you decide to sell the car and want to remove the Access Port that is 100% possible. You just have to hook up your controller and select the "un-install" option. This will remove all of the tuning and unlock the controller.

For more information please visit the following link and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see a short video on how to remove the tuner from your vehicle.

CobbTuning.com - 350Z AccessPORT: '03-'06 VQ35DE Engine

The COBB tuner also allows you to read and diagnose trouble codes, data log your runs so you can pull vital tuning information, upload your datalogs to your computer and get email updates direct from COBB. You can track your performance of your car, 0-60 times, 1/4 mile times, and more.

Those are all features that are not possible with the Unichip.

Also, it looks like the COBB is about $50.00 less than the Unichip...

Now for the pro's on the Uni-chip:

Once the Unichip is removed it will not leave a "foot-print" on your factory ECU. Because it is a piggy-back unit all of the alterations are made after the signals come out of the ecu. Basically the car's factory ECU has no idea that the Uni-chip is even there.

It is difficult to make any assumptions on performance because there are no numbers out yet from Uni-chip.

Not trying to say anything negative about Uni-chip. I have no personal experience with their products, just pointing out some of the difference's I saw on both manufacturer's website's. Hope the information I have provided proves helpful to some member's of the forum!

>135I · 04-28-2009, 09:51 PM

Just wanted to give you guys an update. The protoype was suspose to come in today but due to a couple parts not showing up on time this couldnt happen but it should be coming very soon.

mspeasl · 05-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >135I

I have been in contact with Marinus Kuyl from Unichip of North America Inc. and he has agreed to let us do a group buy for Unichip's soon to be released piggy back for the 370Z. I do not have all the info about the product yet

Unichip already makes a piggy back for the 350Z with dyno results, 19 hp and 20.4 torque gains.

350Z Features:

Adds power to stock & modified engines - up to 30% more power

No high-octane fuel requirements

One year factory warranty

"19 hp sure is a long ways from 30% more power"

Gang, I have a bridge in the Florida swamps that I'll sell real cheap also.

Seeing is believing...........

FuszNissan · 07-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

"19 hp sure is a long ways from 30% more power"

Gang, I have a bridge in the Florida swamps that I'll sell real cheap also.

Seeing is believing...........

That's the show me state!!!

Minicobra1 · 07-22-2009, 10:10 AM

Where is the Unichip

is it done yet?

>135I · 05-02-2009, 01:54 AM

I believe when they say up to 30% they are referring to getting that number with the add-ons so you might get 30% more with HFC, headers and catback exhaust. Not just gain 30% over stock.

Minicobra1 · 05-03-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >135I

I believe when they say up to 30% they are referring to getting that number with the add-ons so you might get 30% more with HFC, headers and catback exhaust. Not just gain 30% over stock.

because up to 6% just doesn't sound as good

I'm not knocking it, just want real figures, I'm actually interested in this product.

>135I · 05-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Also those are the numbers from the 350Z. I am waiting for the numbers from the 370Z. I just emailed the guy and asked him when the new date is.

g96818 · 05-13-2009, 03:28 AM

how much is shipping to our little rock? 370z spec yet?

ZYUL8R · 05-13-2009, 07:55 AM

Do they remove the speed limiter, and allow for rev limiter adjustments?

>135I · 05-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Checking on both questions.

Just got the email back.

Rev limiters are tricky . Apart from the fact that most engines don't make a stitch more power after the stock limiter it is something that could hold liability implications for us as a company so we rarely move limiters.

Liability implications are also there with the roadspeed limiter but we may move it up a bit with the 370.

CrownR426 · 07-15-2009, 03:19 PM

What's up with this?

AK370Z · 07-22-2009, 02:53 AM

>135I, you must ask Mr. Kuyl to sign up here as a vendor to do a group buy once the product is ready. We have to be fair to our paying vendors. Thanks.

vipor · 10-03-2009, 03:45 PM

Sounds like a good deal, although I don't know a whole lot about the ECUs available. I just remember the days of a Jim Wolf reflash or nothing, heh.

I'd love some more information on the capabilities and expected gains, both stock and slightly modified (intake, hkc, exhaust.)

docaam · 11-04-2010, 04:24 AM

what happened with UNICHIP anyone knows?

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04-24-2009, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	Just wanted to put a little more information out there. Here are the installation instructions for the Unichip piggyback on the earlier 350Z's. http://www.unichip.us/installation_i...ns/2340011.pdf To install the COBB Access Port you simply plug the tuner into your OBDII port, select your tune, and your finished. The COBB tuner CAN BE REMOVED AND RE-SOLD. When you plug the COBB tuner into your OBDII port you have to "install" the tune. This basically locks that access port controller to that particular car's VIN number. However, if you decide to sell the car and want to remove the Access Port that is 100% possible. You just have to hook up your controller and select the "un-install" option. This will remove all of the tuning and unlock the controller. For more information please visit the following link and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see a short video on how to remove the tuner from your vehicle. CobbTuning.com - 350Z AccessPORT: '03-'06 VQ35DE Engine The COBB tuner also allows you to read and diagnose trouble codes, data log your runs so you can pull vital tuning information, upload your datalogs to your computer and get email updates direct from COBB. You can track your performance of your car, 0-60 times, 1/4 mile times, and more. Those are all features that are not possible with the Unichip. Also, it looks like the COBB is about $50.00 less than the Unichip... Now for the pro's on the Uni-chip: Once the Unichip is removed it will not leave a "foot-print" on your factory ECU. Because it is a piggy-back unit all of the alterations are made after the signals come out of the ecu. Basically the car's factory ECU has no idea that the Uni-chip is even there. It is difficult to make any assumptions on performance because there are no numbers out yet from Uni-chip. Not trying to say anything negative about Uni-chip. I have no personal experience with their products, just pointing out some of the difference's I saw on both manufacturer's website's. Hope the information I have provided proves helpful to some member's of the forum! Last edited by Kyle@STILLEN; 04-24-2009 at 04:50 PM.

04-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Just wanted to give you guys an update. The protoype was suspose to come in today but due to a couple parts not showing up on time this couldnt happen but it should be coming very soon. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

07-22-2009, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
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05-02-2009, 01:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I believe when they say up to 30% they are referring to getting that number with the add-ons so you might get 30% more with HFC, headers and catback exhaust. Not just gain 30% over stock. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

05-05-2009, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Also those are the numbers from the 350Z. I am waiting for the numbers from the 370Z. I just emailed the guy and asked him when the new date is. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

05-13-2009, 03:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	how much is shipping to our little rock? 370z spec yet?

05-13-2009, 07:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZYUL8R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, tx Posts: 140 Drives: 09 370z T/S, 03 S2K Rep Power: 16	Do they remove the speed limiter, and allow for rev limiter adjustments?

05-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	Checking on both questions. Just got the email back. Rev limiters are tricky . Apart from the fact that most engines don't make a stitch more power after the stock limiter it is something that could hold liability implications for us as a company so we rarely move limiters. Liability implications are also there with the roadspeed limiter but we may move it up a bit with the 370. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home. Last edited by >135I; 05-14-2009 at 09:30 PM.

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07-22-2009, 02:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Sounds like a good deal, although I don't know a whole lot about the ECUs available. I just remember the days of a Jim Wolf reflash or nothing, heh. I'd love some more information on the capabilities and expected gains, both stock and slightly modified (intake, hkc, exhaust.) __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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