Unichip

30/10/2026

Real Unichip dyno testing demonstrates how individual live tuning can improve usable performance throughout the engine’s working RPM range — even on a vehicle that has already undergone aftermarket ECU software tuning.

In one Toyota Land Cruiser 79 2.8 Auto i-ART, output increased from 184.3 bhp to 220.3 bhp at 3,000 rpm after Unichip installation and live dyno tuning — an improvement of approximately 20%.

Toyota Land Cruiser 79 2.8 GD-6 tuning with Unichip. See real dyno results, including 184.3 to 220.3 bhp at 3,000 rpm.

29/10/2026

Two of our local Unichip dealers teamed up to build the ultimate V8 Land Cruiser pickup!

​Watch their impressive work in action as it takes on the Toyota GR Yaris Sport in a drag race and gets left behind! 💪🏼🏁

28/10/2026

Dyno Results – Nissan Navara 2.3TD

Why Parking Lot Remapping Can Be Dangerous – And Why Dyno Testing Matters!

This Nissan Navara 2.3TD came to our workshop for a Unichip installation and live dyno tune. The owner wanted more power because the vehicle felt sluggish and wasn't performing as expected.

However, our initial dyno run revealed something important.

The Problem – A Faulty Boost Control Solenoid

Before we start tuning, we always perform a baseline dyno run to assess the vehicle's existing performance.

The results immediately showed that something wasn't right.

Further investigation revealed a faulty boost control solenoid, preventing the engine from delivering its expected performance.

Instead of simply adding more fuel or increasing boost to compensate for the lack of power, we first repaired the underlying fault.

Once the boost control solenoid was repaired, the Navara's performance returned to normal. Only then did we proceed with the Unichip installation and live dyno calibration.

This Is Exactly Why Parking Lot Remapping Is Dangerous!

A vehicle that feels underpowered doesn't necessarily need more fuel, more boost or a more aggressive tune. It could have an existing mechanical or electronic fault.

Tuning a vehicle without properly assessing its condition can mean:

❌ Tuning around an undiagnosed mechanical fault
❌ Incorrect AFR
❌ Increasing engine stress without addressing the underlying problem
❌ Incorrect boost and fuel delivery
❌ Potentially damaging the turbocharger or engine
❌ Compromising reliability

As vehicles get older, components wear and faults develop. Simply loading a generic remap or plugging in a performance chip without checking how the engine is actually performing can introduce unnecessary risks.

A Dyno Isn't Just About Measuring Power – It's About Identifying Problems Before Tuning as well as optimal live tuning!

Power Gains (bhp):
1,500 rpm: 50.3 ➡️ 67.1 (+33%)
2,000 rpm: 68.5 ➡️ 113.8 (+66%)
2,500 rpm: 83.3 ➡️ 153.6 (+84%)
3,000 rpm: 94.3 ➡️ 165.4 (+75%)
3,500 rpm: 111.0 ➡️ 165.3 (+49%)
4,000 rpm: 119.6 ➡️ 150.2 (+26%)

Important: These figures compare the Navara's initial faulty condition with its final repaired and Unichip-tuned condition. They represent the combined improvement from repairing the boost control solenoid and completing the live tune, not the gains from the Unichip alone.

The Result:

✅ Faulty boost control solenoid identified during baseline testing
✅ Underlying fault repaired before tuning
✅ Significantly improved power delivery
✅ Stronger acceleration and throttle response
✅ Improved low- and mid-range performance
✅ Professionally calibrated through live dyno tuning

Unichip Piggyback ECU System:

Once the underlying fault was resolved, the Nissan Navara 2.3TD was calibrated using the Unichip piggyback ECU system, allowing precise optimisation of engine performance while retaining the factory ECU's original functionality.

Where applicable, the Unichip can also provide additional thermal protection strategies. If the factory ECU does not offer sufficient thermal management, the Unichip can be configured in various ways to help protect the engine and drivetrain under demanding operating conditions.

Single-Map Option:
Tuned for improved fuel efficiency under light throttle and maximum safe power under full load.

Dual-Map Option:
1️⃣ Economy Map – Best possible fuel consumption (with gear control on automatic models)
2️⃣ Power Map – Maximum safe performance with sharper throttle response

Five-Map Option (Map Select Switch):
🔒 Immobilizer Map
💼 Standard Map
⛽ Economy Map
🚚 Towing Map
🏁 Power Map

The Lesson? Diagnose First. Repair Second. Tune Last.

This Nissan Navara is a perfect example of why every vehicle should undergo proper dyno testing before performance tuning, especially as it gets older.

Had the underlying fault been ignored and additional performance demanded from the engine, the results could have been very different.

At Unichip, we believe performance tuning should never come at the expense of engine reliability.

Don't gamble with your engine by choosing a parking lot remap. Choose professional, vehicle-specific live dyno tuning.

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🌐 www.unichip.com

26/10/2026

Dyno Results – Ford Ranger 2.0 Bi-Turbo 2023+

This Ford Ranger 2.0 Bi-Turbo 2023+ came in for a Unichip installation and live dyno tune to improve performance, drivability and overall responsiveness.

In standard form, the Ranger produced 162.4 bhp at 3,500 rpm.
After installing the Unichip and completing a full live calibration, it delivered 181.7 bhp at the same rpm, representing a 12% increase in power with strong gains across the entire rev range.

As expected from Ford's proven bi-turbo diesel platform, the biggest improvements are seen in the low- and mid-range power delivery, significantly improving throttle response, overtaking performance and towing capability.

Power Gains (bhp)

1,500 rpm: 76.3 ➡️ 85.9 (+13%)
2,000 rpm: 126.2 ➡️ 138.6 (+10%)
2,500 rpm: 144.4 ➡️ 164.0 (+14%)
3,000 rpm: 154.4 ➡️ 174.1 (+13%)
3,500 rpm: 162.4 ➡️ 181.7 (+12%)
4,000 rpm: 150.5 ➡️ 176.7 (+17%)

The Result

✅ Improved throttle response
✅ Stronger low- and mid-range power delivery
✅ Better overtaking performance
✅ Improved towing and load-carrying performance
✅ Optimised safely through live dyno tuning

Unichip & Easy Connect System

Most modern Ford vehicles utilise our Easy Connect system, allowing seamless integration with factory electronics while maintaining OEM safety protocols.

This system is designed for quick installation and removal, leaving no electronic footprint — ideal for warranty-conscious owners.

Where applicable, the Unichip can also provide additional thermal protection strategies. If the factory ECU does not provide sufficient thermal management, the Unichip can be configured in various ways to help protect the engine and drivetrain under demanding operating conditions.

Single-Map Option

Optimised for improved fuel efficiency under light throttle, while delivering maximum safe performance under load.

Five-Map Option (Map Select Switch)

🔒 Immobilizer Map
💼 Standard Map
⛽ Economy Map
🚚 Towing Map
🏁 Power Map

With precise live tuning, the Unichip enhances the Ford Ranger's drivability and performance — delivering stronger, more usable power across the rev range while maintaining the reliability and refinement expected from Ford's 2.0 Bi-Turbo platform.

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🌐 www.unichip.com

23/10/2026

If you’re considering tuning a Toyota Land Cruiser, two of the most common options are a piggyback engine management system such as Unichip and an ECU remap. Both approaches can be used to alter engine performance, but they work differently.

For a Land Cruiser owner, the more useful question isn’t simply which option can produce more power. It is how the tuning method works, how the vehicle will be used, and how the calibration manages power, torque and engine protection under real-world conditions.

Comparing Unichip vs ECU remapping for Toyota Land Cruiser tuning? Learn about the differences in dyno tuning, maps, towing and ECU software.

22/10/2026

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21/10/2026

Unichip Piggyback ECU System Installation of the new Land Cruiser FJ 2.7 VVT-i 2026

The Unichip piggyback ECU system allows us to precisely calibrate the engine around modifications such as this aftermarket supercharger while retaining the factory ECU and its original functionality.

With precise live tuning, the Unichip transforms any vehicle to unlock the engine's potential.

📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.unichip.com

19/10/2026

Dyno Results – Mercedes C63 AMG 6.3 V8

This Mercedes C63 AMG 6.3 V8 came in for a Unichip installation and live dyno tune to improve performance, throttle response and overall power delivery.

The vehicle was already fitted with a full aftermarket exhaust system before arriving at our workshop. However, these particular C63 AMG models have an electronic limiter that restricts power delivery from approximately 5,000 rpm onwards.

Using the Unichip, we are able to remove this electronic limitation and carefully recalibrate the engine through live dyno tuning, unlocking significantly stronger performance at higher engine speeds.

In its initial configuration, with the aftermarket exhaust already fitted, the C63 AMG produced 361.8 bhp at 6,500 rpm.

After installing the Unichip, removing the electronic limitation and completing a full live calibration, power increased to 410.6 bhp at the same rpm, representing a 13% improvement.

The most significant gains are seen above 5,000 rpm, where removing the electronic restriction allows the naturally aspirated V8 to deliver substantially stronger power throughout the upper rev range.

Power Gains (bhp)

2,000 rpm: 115.6 ➡️ 119.3 (+3%)
3,000 rpm: 175.6 ➡️ 182.4 (+4%)
4,000 rpm: 268.4 ➡️ 280.4 (+4%)
5,000 rpm: 331.2 ➡️ 358.4 (+8%)
5,500 rpm: 350.4 ➡️ 388.0 (+11%)
6,000 rpm: 361.2 ➡️ 401.6 (+11%)
6,500 rpm: 361.8 ➡️ 410.6 (+13%)

The Result

✅ Electronic power limitation removed from approximately 5,000 rpm
✅ Additional 48.8 bhp at 6,500 rpm
✅ Significantly stronger upper-range power delivery
✅ Improved throttle response and acceleration
✅ Optimised safely through live dyno tuning
✅ Improved Economy in Eco mode for everyday driving

Unichip Piggyback ECU System

The Mercedes C63 AMG 6.3 V8 is tuned using the Unichip piggyback ECU system, allowing precise optimisation of ignition timing and fuel delivery while retaining the vehicle's original ECU functionality.

Single-Map Option

Tuned for improved efficiency under light throttle and maximum safe power under full load.

OEM Driving Mode Option

Eco- Tuned for optimized economy, removing the sharp throttle response with gear control, ​allowing the transmission to select a higher gear at a lower RPM and preventing it from downshifting as easily during acceleration.

Sport- Maximum safe power with improved throttle response from low RPM

With precise live tuning, the Unichip transforms the Mercedes C63 AMG 6.3 V8's upper-range performance — removing the electronic power restriction and delivering an additional 48.8 bhp at 6,500 rpm.

This is a perfect example of why peak power isn't simply about fitting performance hardware. Even with a full aftermarket exhaust system already installed, the correct electronic calibration was essential to unlock the engine's potential.

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🌐 www.unichip.com

17/10/2026

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16/10/2026

When people talk about vehicle tuning, the conversation often starts with one question: How much more power does it make? Peak horsepower is useful. It shows what an engine can produce at high load and gives us a measurable before-and-after comparison.

But there is a problem with judging a tune only by its maximum power figure: You don’t drive at 100% throttle all day.

Peak horsepower isn't the whole story. Learn how Unichip improves part-throttle response, mid-range torque and everyday performance.