Even if its "only" 55hp that's pretty big gains, you're talking about adding. Over 15% more power!

OP do you even know what the sensors are that the device plugged into? That may give us better idea of what's going on here.

From what I've heard, the instructions that it comes with are sub-par

 

 

So instead of tuning, you're manipulating sensor data going into the PCM. Tricking it into behaving in a different manner. Sounds like a much better way of doing it

 

The instructions was decent, i had problems at first but i also had my 3 year old son "helping" so i wasnt able to fully concentrate ..

One thing that would be nice is to know what sensors you are plugging into and maybe a little bigger pictures.. Some of us like to look at pics instead of reeding

 

You plug into one coil pack, the MAF sensor, and I believe the MAP sensor. I have pictures, but im on my tablet right now, so it's hard to post.

 

Bingo!

The second I saw that the "chip" plugs into various sensors, etc, I thought this is definitely not the best way to "tune".

Casey, sure. The reputable tuners using reputable devices aren't the "only" way to tune, but does this "chip" that basically just tricks the sensors even qualify as tuning?

That's the message I was trying to convey earlier. Are there other programmers besides 5 star? Sure. But reputable companies, regardless of who they are, using reputable programming on reputable devices - all capable of comprehensive data logging - are, in my opinion, the safest and most effective means of tuning a vehicle.

 

Seriously, Casey...if I were you, I'd unplug that crap and never reinstall it again. Then if yer still itchin' fer more performance, call one of the reputable fellers and have them fix you up with a device capable of custom tunes, data logging, etc.

But it's yer truck and yer money.

 

Dewser, I actually did call two different tuners last year to purchase a custom tune. I won't name names, but one didn't return my call after several attempts, and the other kept blowing me off, saying he woukd have someone call me back to take my info. I literally had my credit card in my hand ready to buy. I got frustrated and busy, so never got back to it.

I may eventually go with something else, but not until the next truck.

 

This Unichip setup (how it connects to sensors and "tricks" the factory PCM) really reminds me of this: https://www.f150online.com/forums/ch...ml#post4727245

Be sure to click on the links provided within the thread as well.

Remember that one?

Another dead giveaway that what Jack is peddlin' ain't even a tuner or programmer is his own claim that it leaves "no footprint". I'm sure it doesn't. However, every single true programming or tuning device worth having WILL leave a footprint because it's actually programming! Tuners/programmers who claim no footprint or trace is left are either severely misinformed, lying, or telling the truth because their "device" actually does no tuning or programming...just "tricking".

 

I've had the issue you explained with PHP but never with 5 star. Every single time I've called, he answers on the first couple of rings and is ready and helpful for anything I'd ask or need.

Well, I tried. Looks like your siggy line rings truer than I thought!

Good luck. If you keep that stuff hooked up to yer current truck, you may be in "the next truck" sooner than expected. I sincerely hope not.

 

Lol

Thank you for the discussion, hopefully Jack will pipe in at some point. Please keep in mind, he simply asked us to install and review our experience with the product. I don't have any other vested intrest in the product.

Oh and go Seahawks!

 

I've seen first hand someone that added a MAF reistor device on his 01 Range Rover. The vehicle though it had more air coming in than it really did, in a heavy load situation adding excess fuel is not what you want. Well long story short, his MAF readings were off the chart, and ended up developing a rod knock and lost compression on one cylinder after if washed the intake valve seats.

It might not show up as altered PCM tune file, but any qualified tech can read the altered sensor data and see its effects. Just because it doesn't have a "digital footprint" doesn't mean that the effects can't be seen mechanically inside the engine

 

That's exactly the kind of damage that I'd be afraid of with a setup the tricks the sensors.

I wonder if the skewed sensor data could be construed as a failing sensor instead of intentional skewing. I bet it would be hard to prove one way or the other. Maybe?

Does "us" mean you and Coy?

Go Ducks! (And Vols... )

 

I assume he asked Coy the same thing. I shouldn't include him though, so let me refraise, I was asked to install and review my experience with the product.

Happy Friday.

 

Yup he asked me to do the same.

I decided to just post on Casey thread instead of making a new one.

I just gave my first impressions, as most of yal know i drive ALOT.. (14,800 miles on my truck bought in April) So in the coming weeks i will be honest and say what i like and dont like.. My review was just after 50 miles max.. Have no idea about fuel mileage or anything like that yet..

I will say though, since i have gotten my truck it always has black smoke on the first start up of the day.. With the Unichip it doesnt smoke, now is that good or bad? I dont know

Casey i found your thread on the "other" forum.. I decided to chime in on that one too. Hope thats ok with you.