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Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:53 am

I've read about it, read about it and read some more. Is it worth it to do for a stock car? Especially one that is AWD? Just curious as I have no mods yet, maybe an intake if I dare again, but a warm air not cold. But what would be an advantage if the car was stock?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:04 am

You will not see much gains with a stock car. It wouldn't be worth it. You should wait until you have your breathing mods done (intake, header &/or exhaust) before getting the Unichip. then you can get it preprogrammed for your mods. I would get at least a SR and Catback before getting one. You will be much happier with the results.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:12 am

That's what I figured. I am the slow one of the group with the AWD model but thats ok cause I can still drive through the snow. I'm sure my gf would love if I came home with a new exhaust and intake while she is sitting there waiting for a ring, lol. So that is not in the plans for awhile.But I would go with a short intake and a TRD muffler with custom piping to go over the rear differential and such. Should make a nice combo.

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:25 pm

I had a stock GT. Made a big diference. My freind could tell the car was stronger when he drove it a month apart without me telling him I did anything to it. Commented on how the car was stronger without me asking. Easily worth it to me. The percentage of performance gain on a stock vehicle is actually greater tha n a IE modded car. Check out Unichips site and compare the curves. If I were you, I'd concentrate on the exhaust for breathing. It's what's choking the AWD. The intake will get you a few HP on top but actually hurt power below 3k. A unichip with exhaust may be the best of all worlds. The chipped stock intake motor will be within a couple HP of a chipped one with an intake and have the best driveability and most power below the torque peak. Especially good for your auto.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:04 am

the stock gt and unichip is different from the base vibe and especially the awd. even w/ Mav's mods on his base vibe: CAI and Exhaust, the unichip adds more oomph, but nothing like it did on my GT.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:14 am

It's still the best bang for the buck.My best mod to date,even better than my sexy exhaust and long polished tube.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:18 am

The unichip is best to be used in conjuction with CAI and exhaust. On its own... not really worth it IMO.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:19 am

Agreed

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:16 am

Unless you've tried it on a bone stock powertrain, It's speculation. I have and it's great.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:35 am

I think it helps increases performance on whatever you install it on.I have a base with cat-back and intake and it made a world of difference.

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:25 am

As it should. It does just as much for a stock vehicle though it won't have the peak power of a IE setup.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:37 am

I know it wont give me the full advantages of having an I/E or I/C/E setup. When I had my Civic I had I/E (AEM cai, Apexi World Sport II). I through in the E-manage and it made a decent amount of change, but nothing like it did for my friend's 03 turbo system. I was just hoping it could give a little bit more since I have AWD. I am fine with it as is now, but would like just a bit extra.

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:36 am

If you don't mind using Premium with map B, you'r there. If not, I wouldn't bother.

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