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does the unichip do anything noticeable?

Discussion in 'Tuning and Dyno Results' started by andydonahue12, Jul 26, 2011.

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    andydonahue12 New Member

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    i have an injen CAI and tanabe concept g axle back and i was wondering if i get the uni chip does it help the performance of the cold air intake and exhaust?
    andydonahue12, Jul 26, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    The UniChip isn't going to net you any serious gains, plus for what your going to pay for it, its not worth it. Our engine's run very sufficiently on their own w/o the use a chip and their tuned accordingly right from the factory. The only thing that is worth the buy is a TRD Supercharger and having the ECU re-flashed at the dealer.
    CadenceScion, Jul 27, 2011
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    andydonahue12 New Member

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    Ok yeah I'd rather put the 500 bucks towards something else thats going to get me a bigger gain then. Thanks for the tip! I also have a question thats not related to this topic, but is getting headers worth it or not? I'm trying to learn about all of this so I dont end up wasting my money on something thats not going to get me anywhere.
    andydonahue12, Jul 27, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    Headers are worth it as far as I am concerned. You'll be allowing the exhaust to flow more freely and allow the engine to breathe better as well. I have the DC Sport 4-1 header on my tC and I noticed better performance and better flow.
    CadenceScion, Jul 28, 2011
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Don't forget the ceramic Jet Hot.
    navylife59, Jul 31, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    ^ Yes, This! Give Jet-Hot a call and have your header jet-coated. I had mine done by them and it looks amazing, well worth the money and a full lifetime warranty.
    CadenceScion, Jul 31, 2011
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    andydonahue12 New Member

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    The weapon R headers that I would like to get say not to do a ceramic coating because it can cause the pipes to warp.
    andydonahue12, Jul 31, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    Jet-Hot doesn't ceramic coat the header, its different process that is better and lasts longer than ceramic.
    CadenceScion, Aug 1, 2011
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    Oregon New Member

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    I have the Weapon-R headers and they are a lot of fun. Make sure you get the S-pipe included with them because the Weapon-Rs are a true 4-2-1, which means they are longer. Other S-pipes will not fit. Also, YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE YOUR RADIATOR to install these SOBs.
    Oregon, Aug 4, 2011
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    Prometheus New Member

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    sorry, I know we are on headers here but, back to the TRD Supercharger. I read somewhere that they have a nasty reputation of blowing up engines due to a part failing or something. Is that true or are they pretty well bulletproof as long as you stay within the factory settings and don't get too crazy with pulley size.
    I considered getting one once but then backed off after I heard that. Has that ever happened to anyone here?
    Prometheus, May 17, 2012
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