[Goldbox315]

So I have been reading up on this chip (Unichip Performance Computer):
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=570&Part_cat=17&parts_id=3250

The only real good thread I have found is this one on scion life:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186368

Anyone have any idea if it is really worth it. $200 or something wouldn't be to bad but $500 is a pretty penny out of your bank account. So if anyone has it installed please tell me the gains you got. I would love to know, I know a chip on a n/a car may not be much but I would like to see dyno charts and personal preference on how the car drives.

Thanks

 

[Goldbox315]

45 views and no one has comments?!? :yawn:

 

[phobic]

best bet, email Tim @ TRDsparks.com, he should be able to give you some pros and cons of the chip. From what it sounds, its best used if you have a bunch of engine mods, CAI, header, exhaust, ect. that way you can really tune the chip and program it to those secific mods.

 

[Goldbox315]

Ah I see, thanks man.

 

[r2d2michael]

i plan on getting this soon. ill let you know once i get the dyno. right now i have header s pipe strup cat back and a intake so this chip has something to go off of.

 

[SR*77]

Its not a xB but, I've had one installed on my 03 Matrix for about 3 years now. I havent had any problems with it. The install was very simple and the directions are very well illustrated. I have a Weapon R secret weapon intake, DC header, and a Invidia exhaust. I havent dyno'd it but it definetly seems peppier and I think I gained a little in the way of mpg, (but that never really concerned me too much).

I actually ran into my first problem and it was because of something I did. I ran 87 octane and one the first real cold day (0) it had a rough idle. But once I got going, no trouble. So I'll have to run 89 when I gets really cold out.

I will definetly be getting one again for my xB once I get some mods done.