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UCON Flex Advanced Engine Management System

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by gray223, Jul 5, 2014.

  1. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    Skootter14

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    so. . .how do these "logs" work. Is there extra equipment required to purchase???
     
  2. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:41 AM
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    Lil lift, bumpers, SC, UCON, headers, etc.
    Scott has software to record logs with the UCON.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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    @Skootter14 you haven't installed the sc yet right? Mine is lower because of the 170 thermostat included with the ucon. When I had the stock thermostat I was running 185-195ish.
     
  4. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:49 AM
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    so "we" don't have to do anything special or connect anything fancy (or buy some cable to plug into the ucon)?

    Excuse my ignorance...I'm not caught up on all the--using a computer to tap into a car to change paramaters blah blah blah (stuff I don't understand haha)
     
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    Once Scott installs the tuning software you can look at all the values and kind of figure out what he's looking at.
     
  6. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    you are correct, I have not. I did get the ucon also, so ill be swapping out the thermostat as well.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    All the necessary cables will be included.
     
  8. Aug 14, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    USB cable that goes from the UCON to a laptop.
    Scott installs software on said laptop.
     
  9. Aug 14, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    just as long as its not a MAC haha (I think)
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    Correct. Mac not supported. Must be Windows.
     
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    When I installed my WeatherTech floor mats I did have to cut a notch for the accelerator pedal to be able to completely travel to the floor.
     
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    Apple users can use Apple Bootcamp as a solution to that issue.
     
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    Unless you want the UCON expansion harness for wiring in the 7th injector or other sensors. That cable is not included. I had to order it from Gadget and he charged $40 for it. Should have been an included item in my opinion.
     
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  14. Aug 14, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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    I do have weather techs
     
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    I'm not sure if that would be enough to make you lose 30% of your throttle but it's worth looking into.
     
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    Agreed. That should be included either with the UCON or with the 7th Injector.

    I take it its not included with the 7th kit?
     
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  17. Aug 14, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Nope. $40 either way, unfortunately.
     
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    Nope .. gadget called me after I purchased the 7th, said I would need it.
     
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    No "Dislike" button.

    :(
     
  20. Aug 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    so what else can be wired into the UCON besides the 7th?
     
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