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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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was wondering if a uni-chip would work with frst ofab management on a zetec 16v turbo engine?
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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no it will not work u will need a live map for ofab or cossie mangment set up un chip is like argos shit u can buy
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Or throw it all away and fit Omex.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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is that plug i see
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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Me? Never. LOL.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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omex was an option. went to AVA an they told me that u couldnt map frst management! i now know that you can . I'v heard good and bad things about the uni-chips. now know they are bad. cheers guys.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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theyre not "bad" as such, they do what theyre designed to do very well.

thing is people think that a uni-chip is like any other kind of "chip" whereas infact theyre a whole other type of device completely...
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
theyre not "bad" as such, they do what theyre designed to do very well.

thing is people think that a uni-chip is like any other kind of "chip" whereas infact theyre a whole other type of device completely...
which is?
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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A unichip works by altering signals to and from the ECU. It "Interfaces" the existing system.

As its an addon, it cannot remove ecu safety limitations so your fiesta would need a "conventional" piggyback chip in it to remove/alter the boost and rev limits anyway.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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Ok cheers for that. makes sense.
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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take it to stu
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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I did fone them couple of months ago an they said no problem. not 100% happy with rest of car yet. will see about getting it done june or july perhaps.
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