MQ ecu remapped

MQ ecu remapped

Postby JasonC73 on Fri Nov 18, 2016 12:12 pm

Hi guys so first of all let me say I'm new to this site and lets see how I go. :?:

So I have a question has anyone got their MQ ECU remapped. I'm looking at 2 companies that do it and would love to get some good feed back before I go ahead with this Mod on TRIXIE {the daughter named the ute }. The 2 companies are Ecutek & Ultimate diesel tuning up here in sunny QLD. My personal preference is remapping over chipping.

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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby coughy on Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:45 pm

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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby bigjobs on Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:36 pm

You could try Cabooture Exhaust & Mechanical.
Not sure if they have a dyno on site, but a bloke named Lindsay Burrows works out of there and he knows his stuff.

I haven't dealt with him recently on anything Triton specific, but he did some great work on my Subies a few years ago, top bloke and he does nice safe tunes.

I have it on good authority that he specialises in diesel tuning nowadays though.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Kezza on Fri Nov 25, 2016 3:45 pm

i got quoted $1450 from ultimate for a tune egr and dpf delete but they wanted $1000 for a exhaust
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby BillMcQuade on Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:31 am

Kezza wrote:i got quoted $1450 from ultimate for a tune egr and dpf delete but they wanted $1000 for a exhaust


The tune price is good, assuming they actually put the car on the dyno, otherwise it's too dear.

Check out these exhausts;

DPF back stainless;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-T ... 1845425999

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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby mudslinger on Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:58 pm

Ultimate diesel tuning did my MN ... great job and they do dyno runs before and after ... will keep tweaking it until your happy... and reload tune for free if mitsu wipe the tune... all part of the service. .. ask for brad!
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby mudslinger on Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:59 pm

They custom tune... not reflash
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby BillMcQuade on Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:48 am

mudslinger wrote:They custom tune... not reflash


If they are an ECUTEK dealer, they start with the same base tune as all the other ECUTEK dealers, then tweak it to suit your vehicle. The base tune is already very good, and it doesn't take much to set it up to suit your requirements.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby mudslinger on Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:04 am

My understanding is that ultimate use multiple types of software. ECUTEK being one off them. I got ECUtek as it carries the warranty with it. Bill's right the base tune is good, mine was just blowing too much smoke down low, a small tweak and i still have the power just not the smoke.

Not sure if its true but i was told on a $1400 tune, tuner gets $300 and ECUTEK get $1100 forthe tune, maybewhy a lotof guys don't like taking time to put on dyno etc.

Give Brad a call he knows his stuff and can talk through the options, great service and tune is unbelievable.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby BillMcQuade on Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:07 am

mudslinger wrote:Not sure if its true but i was told on a $1400 tune, tuner gets $300 and ECUTEK get $1100 forthe tune, maybewhy a lotof guys don't like taking time to put on dyno etc.


This is true, the bulk of the cash is taken as a license fee for ECUTEK. However, considering the amount of work that goes into cracking the ECU, tune development, and ongoing support, it's probably a fair price.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby deimos on Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:44 pm

Look at Unichip Q4... its not the cheapest @ $1900 for a custom dyno tune tailored for your vehicle.
Ive been looking at remaps and chips for a bit now for my mq exceed.
From my findings:
standard ecu remap or other plug in chips.

- Plug in chips and most remaps are generic of the shelf not tuned specific for your individual vehicle or driving conditions.
- Remap can be wiped during flash tune at service for software update. (Most companies offer few free remaps if this occurs but what a hassle).
- limited to 1 tune
- some maybe dyno tuned but not live. (Dyno run, download results, adjust tune, dyno run again, compare results, adjust accordingly, repeat until close enough.)

Unichip benifits:
- although piggyback plug in chip system its custom tuned on the dyno live. (Meaning vehicle runing on dyno while operator sits inside cabin tuning at different throttle preasures, speeds, revs, etc all live).
- more peramiters accessible (inc throtal control)
- because piggy back, plug in system can be removed before service as to alert dealer or void warranty.
- Can have upto 5 custom tunes that can be loaded anytime (by driver) while driving on the move.

Also note dont bother about exhaust unless you want better sounding note that it. Due to DPF any exhaust installed will not gain any power at all only (been tested and prooved on dyno. By removing it you face fines in excesse of $10,000 - $20,000).
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:43 am

I will second Unichip

excellent product and real time tuning as mentioned
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby NowForThe5th on Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:37 pm

Does anyone know exactly what parameters are tunable through the Unichip system?

Maybe those who have one would like to share a photo of where it's located and how/where it plugs in.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:48 pm

NowForThe5th wrote:Does anyone know exactly what parameters are tunable through the Unichip system?

Maybe those who have one would like to share a photo of where it's located and how/where it plugs in.


http://unichip.com.au

Also you can call Dynomotive direct if you have any specific questions, that way it comes straight from the horses mouth.

It plugs in behind the plastics or glove box, haven't pulled it apart to look yet

Piggy backs the ecu as stated

This is the app used for changing the tunes

The immobiliser map is another security measure you use if needed, turns off and on with the phone only
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What parameters are you wanting to know about?
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby NowForThe5th on Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:36 pm

Found in that link, thanks.

http://unichip.com.au/ppmits083-mitsubishi-pajero-2013-2015-32lt-results

TBH I hadn't looked closely at these before. Would give my Pajero about 200kW and 650Nm out of the box. More with dyno tune, but no indication of how much more. Still, impressive albeit a touch on the dear side.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby L200Shogun on Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:34 pm

When I looked at this. The "Unichip" was about $1500 plus tuning. I have seen a total figure close to $3k for 5 tunes.

Unichip has authorised sellers but you can find grey imports cheap.

"Out of the box" they are "blank"

The Baileys Diesel site as a short video on there views of "tuning box" vs ECU remap. They do both. Other Diesel websites or Tuning websites can have different views.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby NowForThe5th on Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:02 pm



Very interesting. ;)
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby L200Shogun on Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:20 am

There is a lot of advice around.
I have asked two Tuners about piggy back ECU (one actually fits them in some cases) both times I got looked at as if i was special and got a lesson in why not.

According to another site some modern ECU have torque sensing maps. So will compensate for the signals from the piggy back ECU to get torque setting back within the limits it wants.

As for the warranty claims. Just because you can remove it doesn't mean it hasn't effected you warranty. Poor tuning kills engines. If you piggy back ECU/tune causes you engine to fail why should it be fixed under warranty. If the dealer asked if you had fitted one and you lied that would be fraud wouldn't it.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby gregned on Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:45 am

I have my ECU remapped, I asked for an ECUTEC tune but the tuner had given up with it after not having much success, he put on an ALIENTECH tune for me. Alientech is an Italian product which is a competitor to Ecutec.
Never heard of it before but seems to be ok. They need to be more precise with the timing with the MQ as the DPF will spot up if they're ham fisted.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:57 am

L200Shogun wrote:When I looked at this. The "Unichip" was about $1500 plus tuning. I have seen a total figure close to $3k for 5 tunes.



All 5 tunes included in the price when purchasing. Or 4 as the immobiliser is one

You don't pay for each tune separately.

Anyone after pricing it would best to call direct the supplier or one of there recommended tuners

Considering the advantage of swapping it too your next car and it's ability to tune if not better than a reflash as the video shown and there is a bit of voodoo with re flashing, I find the unichip a good investment as well.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:04 am

NowForThe5th wrote:
Very interesting. ;)


I've seen a couple of his videos

Good basic no BS info.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby borngeek on Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:45 am

Is standard/bypass a "Tune" ??

Love to see how it is plugged in when you get a chance to pull the kick panel off too
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby NowForThe5th on Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:51 am

This thread's kind of wandered off a bit but some really good information and links that are worth keeping.

Stoneman, reason I asked about how it was wired in and what the Unichip actually monitored was to make some comparison with others. Matt Bailey mentions some other brands in his video but, AFAIK they're more petrol oriented (although they may have diesel options). The Unichip is, then, basically the next generation from the ChipIt style which controlled a few functions but nowhere near as many as Unichip. That means that tuning should be better than the ChipIt style and, obviously, streets ahead of the sub-$200 Ebay specials.

Particularly interesting was Matt Bailey's comments about ECU tunes and how the tuning software didn't quite interface with what was written to the ECU by the manufacturer. So, while it was possible to get quite a good tune it is very much a case of trial and error rather than being able to see the actual parameter as can be done on chips like the Unichip. His conclusion that the piggy-back style was far superior seems logical to me.

Geek, it plugs directly into the ECU. Picture from the Unichip website:

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Again, from their web site:
Live tuning.
Unichip can control Boost.
Unichip can control Idle.
Unichip can control Fuel.
Unichip can control Timing.
Unichip has engine over heating protection via coolant temp sensor.
Unichip has an EGT protection mode.
Unichip can drive extra injectors or drive factory injectors directly.
Unichip can be set up for launch control.
Unichip can eliminate most road speed governors.
Unichip can fully control water injection, nitrous and water spray.
Manipulate throttle response. (Most late vehicles with drive by wire)
Simulate cat converter signals. (If the cat converter is removed.)
Unichip can have up to 5 different maps. –Using a map select switch or a blue tooth switch.
Different maps can be from an immobilizer map, high boost, low boost, different octane, and towing.
The Unichip has a 95% chance it will be transferable to your next vehicle.
Chips are suited to all Australian Vehicles, and fuels.
Ease of useability, simple as plug and play.
It is the first chip of its kind, now the ENTIRE industry of “Piggy Back” ECU’s has copied the design and signal interpretation.
The most in-depth tuning software for this style of chip on the market.
Unichip can do v-tech control and other cam timing control.
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:28 pm

Looking at the ecu shop they have a few different ones available NFT5 and the triton seems to listed
I'll get a photo when I get a chance

If anyone is serious at looking at a chip or tune or how ever it should be said to do your home work and stay away from one sided debates
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Re: MQ ecu remapped

Postby Stoneman on Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:13 pm

NowForThe5th wrote:This thread's kind of wandered off a bit but some really good information and links that are worth keeping.

Stoneman, reason I asked about how it was wired in and what the Unichip actually monitored was to make some comparison with others. Matt Bailey mentions some other brands in his video but, AFAIK they're more petrol oriented (although they may have diesel options). The Unichip is, then, basically the next generation from the ChipIt style which controlled a few functions but nowhere near as many as Unichip. That means that tuning should be better than the ChipIt style and, obviously, streets ahead of the sub-$200 Ebay specials.

Particularly interesting was Matt Bailey's comments about ECU tunes and how the tuning software didn't quite interface with what was written to the ECU by the manufacturer. So, while it was possible to get quite a good tune it is very much a case of trial and error rather than being able to see the actual parameter as can be done on chips like the Unichip. His conclusion that the piggy-back style was far superior seems logical to me.



Sorry reading your post properly, I got a little thrown from borngeek

Yes I agree it makes sense for it to be more superior but a dyno obviously is needed over the advertised plug and play ones

It's to my belief that unichip has been around longer? I don't know what come first the chicken or the egg but one thing I can say is unichip have a good reputation from what I can find and their customer service is great and more help then confusing

Maybe a new thread could be started with a few facts on different models but would have to moderated to keep it on track

I would find this type of discussion on the matter far more valuable to manufacturers (if at all interested) and potential customers of the products and what they want

But great info NFT5, I would believe there are other great products out there but are not advertised or supported the best way
What I've never seen anywhere is the fuel limiter being talked about being modified or and after market one available other than chip it's one

I will be looking at my current turbo being upgraded next year with a modified new one and maybe bigger injectors
But it's hard to get good info to make a decision as most comments made about products are either just bagging them or a mate saying mate told him something with no evidence or no real explanation
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