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ECU COMPARISON

Compare all MaxxECU standalone engine control units side by side. From the entry-level MINI to the flagship PRO, find the perfect ECU for your engine configuration, whether it's a 4-cylinder street build or a 12-cylinder race machine.

QUICK OVERVIEW

Key specifications at a glance

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 4
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda No
Bluetooth No
Internal Memory 8 MB

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 6
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda 4.9/4.2
Bluetooth No
Internal Memory 8 MB

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 6
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda 4.9/4.2
Bluetooth Yes
Internal Memory 8 MB

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 8
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda 4.9/4.2
Bluetooth Yes
Internal Memory 8 MB

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 8
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda 4.9/4.2
Bluetooth Yes
Internal Memory 8 MB

GEN2
Sequential Cylinders 12
MAP Sensor 550kPa
Wideband Lambda 5.2/4.9/4.2 Dual
Bluetooth Yes
Internal Memory 16 GB

GEN1
Sequential Cylinders 12
MAP Sensor 400kPa
Wideband Lambda 4.9/4.2 Dual
Bluetooth Yes
Internal Memory 8 MB

DETAILED COMPARISON

Complete specification breakdown

Funktion MINI STREET SPORT RACE RACE H2O GEN2 RACE PRO
ENGINE SUPPORT
Max sekventiella cylindrar 4 6 6 8 8 12 12
Max waste spark cylindrar 8 12 12 12 12 16 16
BUILT-IN SENSORS
Inbyggd MAP-sensor upp till 3bars laddtryck 400kPa 400kPa 400kPa 400kPa 400kPa 550kPa 400kPa
Accelerometer
Wideband Lambda (Bosch LSU) 4.9/4.2 4.9/4.2 4.9/4.2 4.9/4.2 5.2/4.9/4.2 Dual 4.9/4.2 Dual
Inbyggd EGT 8 8 8 12
Knack givare/reglering (dubbla) (dubbla) (dubbla) (dubbla)***
CONNECTIVITY
CAN bus (dubbla) (dubbla)
Blåtand (MDash/RealDash)
WIFI **
USB Interface Speed 12 Mbit 12 Mbit 12 Mbit 12 Mbit 12 Mbit 480 + 12 Mbit 12 Mbit
USB Port Type-B Type-B Type-B Type-B Type-B USB-C (dual) Type-B
LOGGING & MEMORY
Internal Memory Size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 16 GB 8 MB
Max intern loggningshastighet 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Max Logged Channels 170 170 170 170 170 ALL (1600+) 170
PHYSICAL & PROTECTION
Vattentät IP68
Molex CMC Connector 1 1 1 2 2 4
Superseal 1.0 Connector 4
INPUTS
Trigger ingångar (VR/digital) 1 2 2 2 2 8 2
Givaringångar: Insugstemp, vattentemp och TPS
Extra analoga ingångar (temperatur) 2 2 2 2 6
Extra analoga ingångar (0-5V) 2 2 6 6 6 16
Extra digitala/VR ingångar 4 4 4
Extra digitala ingångar 2 2 2 6
Analog inputs (with selectable pullups) 24
OUTPUTS
Spridar utgångar 4saturated 6saturated 6high/low 8high/low 8high/low 16high/low 16high/low
Tändutgångar 4 6 6 8 8 12
IGN / GP outputs (selectable +5V/12V/GND) 12
Extra utgångar (jordande) 4 5 7 9 9 8 18
Extra utgångar (plusmatade) 2x2A 2x2A 4x5A 8x4A
Extra motorutgångar (h-brygga) 2 4 4 4 4
E-Throttle/motor outputs ratings 3A, max 5A 3A, max 5A 3A, max 5A 8A, max 15A 3A, max 5A
SOFTWARE FEATURES
Launch
Anti-lag/shift-cut
Anti-spinn
Variabel kamstyrning (VVTi/VANOS/VarioCAM) stöd * * *
Flex bränsle
Automatlådestyrning * * *
Advanced CAN transmission control
Seklådestyrning/throttle blip
Lustgas i flera steg
Laddtrycksreglering i flera steg
Laddtrycksreglering i flera steg (dragracing, kolsyra)
400kPa equals 3 bar / 43.5 psi boost, and 550kPa equals 4.5 bar / 65 psi boost.
* beroende av antalet in och utgångar som kan begränsa funktionen
** WIFI and USB Port2 not yet supported for communication.
*** Enheter tillverkade och sålda under 2018 och framåt (REV 10+)

ENGINE COMPATIBILITY

Which ECU fits your engine configuration

4

4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL

MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

Honda K20, K24, B16, B18, F20C, H22A, D16 • Toyota 3S-GTE, 4A-GE, 4A-GZE, 2ZZ-GE, 2AZ-FE • Nissan SR20DET, CA18DET, KA24DE • Mitsubishi 4G63T, 4B11T • Subaru EJ20, EJ25, EJ207 • Ford Duratec, Zetec • Mazda BP, FS-DE • VW 1.8T 20v • BMW M42, M44, S14 • Opel C20XE, C20LET, Z20LET • Volvo B4204T • Saab B204, B234

5/6

5/6-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL

MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

5-cyl: Audi 2.2T 20v (3B/ABY/ADU/AAN), 2.3 10v (NF/NG) • Volvo B5234T, B5254T, B5204T, B5252 • Fiat/Lancia 2.0 20v Turbo

6-cyl: Toyota 2JZ, 1JZ, 7M-GTE, 1G-GTE • Nissan RB26, RB25, RB20, VG30DETT, L28, TB48 • BMW M50, M52, M54, S50, S54, N52, N54, M20, M30, S38 • Mercedes M104 • Ford Barra • Jeep 4.0 I6 • GM 3800/L67 • Mitsubishi 6G72 • Honda J32A, J35A • Porsche M96/M97 • VW VR6 (R32)

V8

8-CYLINDER (V8) SEQUENTIAL

MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

GM LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, LS9, LSA, L76, L98, L99, LT1 Gen2, Small Block • Ford Modular 4.6/5.4, Godzilla 7.3, 302/351W • Chrysler 5.7/6.1/6.4 Hemi • BMW S62, S65, M60, M62 • Mercedes M113, M113K, M156, M119 • Audi 4.2 V8 • Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE, 3UZ-FE • Nissan VK45DE, VK56DE, VH45DE

12

10/12-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL

MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

10-cyl: BMW S85 • Dodge Viper 8.0/8.3/8.4 • Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 • Lexus LFA 1LR-GUE • Porsche Carrera GT

12-cyl: Ferrari F140, F133, Colombo V12 • Lamborghini V12 • BMW M70, M73, S70 • Mercedes M120 • Aston Martin V12 • Jaguar V12 • Toyota 1GZ-FE

WS

WASTED SPARK SUPPORT

Various configurations

8-cyl wasted: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO
12-cyl wasted: MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO
16-cyl wasted: MaxxECUGEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

MAP

MAP sensor

Built-in MAPsensor for pressure readings

400kPa built-in:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE and MaxxECU PRO have a 400kPa built-in.
550kPa built-in:MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

ACC

Accelerometer

Built-in accelerometer

Built-in accelerometer:MaxxECU PRO and MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

WBO

Lambda

Built-in lambda controller

Built-in lambda:MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT,MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO and MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.
Do not have built-in lambda:
MaxxECU MINI

Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9 support:MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO and MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.

Bosch LSU 5.2 support:MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.

EGT

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)

Built-in EGT

Built-in EGT:MaxxECU RACE: 8pcs
Built-in EGT:MaxxECU PRO: 12pcs
Built-in EGT:MaxxECU GEN2 RACE: 8pcs
Do not have built-in EGT:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET and MaxxECU SPORT

KNK

Knock

Built-in Knock

Dual built-in knock:MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO and GEN2 RACE
No built-in knock:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT. In such a case, external knock tools is needed.

CAN

CAN bus communication

Units with CAN: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE. All available MaxxECUs do offer CAN bus communication.
Units with dual CAN: MaxxECU PRO, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

BT

Bluetooth

Built-in bluetooth:MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO and GEN2 RACE
No built-in Bluetooth:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET.
There is no external option for bluetooth unless built-in.

WF

WIFI

Built-in WIFI:MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.
No built-in WIFI:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO.
There is no external option for WIFI unless built-in. WIFI is only available in MaxxECU GEN2 series.

USB

USB

USB communication

Units with USB (TYPE-B): MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.
All available MaxxECUs do offer USB communication.

Units with dual USB-C: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE.

USB (TYPE-B) communication speed: 12 Mbit

USB-C Port 1 communication speed: 480 Mbit

USB-C Port 2 communication speed: 12 Mbit

IM

Internal Memory Size

8 MB Internal memory size:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO.

16 GB Internal memory size:MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

LS

Internal log speed

1000 Hz internal log speed:MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO.
All MaxxECU units offers 1000 Hz internal log speed.

LC

Maximum logged channels

170 max logged channels: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU PRO.

Unlimited logged maximum channels: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE. Can log all available channels, currently 1600+.

WATER PROTECTION (IP RATING)

Protection levels vary by model

Water-protected: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO
IP68-rated: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE
Not water-protected: MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE.

CU

Connectors used

Molex CMC connectors: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO. (All GEN1 units use Molex CMC)

Superseal 1.0 connectors: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE only. (Only GEN2 units use Superseal 1.0)

Trigger / pulse inputs

Trigger / Pulse inputs:

1 Trigger input: MaxxECU MINI (1 trigger input). Used for crank trigger sensor.

2 Trigger inputs: MaxxECU STREET (2), MaxxECU SPORT (2), MaxxECU RACE (2), MaxxECU RACE H2O (2), MaxxECU PRO (2). Used for crank/CAM triggers and VVTi/VANOS.

8 Trigger inputs: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE (8). Flexible inputs for crank/cam/vvti/vanos, wheel speed, driveshafts, ethanol sensor.

Sensor input

Dedicated 0-5V sensor inputs: MaxxECU MINI (3), MaxxECU STREET (3), MaxxECU SPORT (3), MaxxECU RACE (3), MaxxECU RACE H2O (3), MaxxECU PRO (3). Used for Throttle Position (TPS), Intake Air Temperature (IAT) and Coolant Temperature (CLT).

Extra analog temperature input: MaxxECU STREET (2), MaxxECU SPORT (2), MaxxECU RACE (2), MaxxECU RACE H2O (2), MaxxECU PRO (6). Used for extra sensor like transmission temp, differential temp, built-in pullup resistor.

Extra 0-5V sensor input: MaxxECU MINI (2), MaxxECU STREET (2), MaxxECU SPORT (6), MaxxECU RACE (6), MaxxECU RACE H2O (6), MaxxECU PRO (16). Used for extra measurements like oil pressure, fuel pressure or other voltage inputs.

Extra VR/Digital input: MaxxECU RACE (4), MaxxECU RACE H2O (4), MaxxECU PRO (4). Used for wheel speed input, ethanol sensor.

Extra digital inputs: MaxxECU MINI (2), MaxxECU STREET (2), MaxxECU SPORT (2), MaxxECU PRO (6). These inputs are digital (hall) only, cannot handle VR inputs.

Analog inputs (with selectable pullups): MaxxECU GEN2 RACE (24). Flexible input with software selectable pullup, can be used both for pressure sensors (0-5V input) and temperature sensors. These inputs only available on the GEN2 platform.

IO

Injector outputs

4 saturated: MaxxECU MINI

6 saturated: MaxxECU STREET

6 peak and hold: MaxxECU SPORT

8 peak and hold: MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O

16 peak and hold: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE, MaxxECU PRO

IO

Ignition outputs

4 ignition outputs (5V or 12V output): MaxxECU MINI

6 ignition outputs (5V or 12V output): MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT

8 ignition outputs (5V or 12V output): MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O

12 ignition outputs (5V or 12V output): MaxxECU PRO

12 ignition outputs (5V or 12V or GROUND output): MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

EO

Extra LOW outputs

4 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU MINI

5 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU STREET

7 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU SPORT

8 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

9 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O

18 extra GROUND outputs: MaxxECU PRO

EO

Extra HIGH outputs

0 extra +12V outputs: MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET, MaxxECU SPORT

2 extra +12V outputs (2 Amp max per output): MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O

4 extra +12V outputs (5 Amp max per output): MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

8 extra +12V outputs (4 Amp max per output): MaxxECU PRO

ETO

E-Throttle / motor outputs (H-bridge)

0 E-Throttle / motor output (H-bridge): MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU STREET

2 E-Throttle / motor outputs (H-bridge), 5 Amp max: MaxxECU SPORT

4 E-Throttle / motor outputs (H-bridge), 5 Amp max: MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO

4 E-Throttle / motor outputs (H-bridge), 15 Amp max: MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

SF

Software features

Launch control: All MaxxECU units.

Anti-lag/shift-cut/throttle blip: All MaxxECU units.

Traction control: All MaxxECU units.

VVTi/VANOS/VarioCAM support: All MaxxECU units, but requires appropriate input and output configuration.

Flex fuel: All MaxxECU units.

Auto transmission support: All MaxxECU units, but requires appropriate input and output configuration.

Advanced CAN transmission control: All MaxxECU units.

Sequential gearbox control: All MaxxECU units.

NOS (multiple stages): All MaxxECU units.

Boost control (multiple stages): All MaxxECU units.

Pneumatic dragrace boost control: All MaxxECU units.

Piggyback

MaxxECU MINI, MaxxECU RACE, MaxxECU RACE H2O, MaxxECU PRO, MaxxECU GEN2 RACE

All MaxxECU units can be used for piggyback. GEN2 series ECU have floating ground option for PULSE inputs.

Automatic transmission / Gearbox control

Transmission control methods vary by transmission type

CAN-based transmission control (all MaxxECU models):

All MaxxECU units can control CAN-based transmissions via Advanced CAN transmission control: ZF 8HP (8HP45, 8HP70, 8HP90), BMW DCT (GS7D36SG), VAG/VW DSG (DQ250 / DQ500)

Direct solenoid transmission control (MaxxECU PRO and MaxxECU GEN2 RACE only):

MaxxECU PRO or MaxxECU GEN2 RACE is required for direct solenoid control of: GM 4L80E, 4L85E, GM 4L60E, 4L65E, Toyota A340E, A341E, A650E

Note: CAN-based transmissions communicate with the existing TCU, while direct solenoid control replaces the TCU entirely.

Direct Injection (not supported)

Direct injection (TFSI / FSI): MaxxECU DO NOT support direct injection or high pressure fuel pumps.

Not supported engine codes: HFSI, TFSI, EA113, EA888 Gen1, EA888 Gen2, EA888 Gen3, EA888 Gen4, 3.0 TFSI, 4.0 TFSI, 5.2 FSI, N43, N53, N54, N55, B38, B48, B58, S55, S58, N63, S63, M271 EVO, M274, M270, M276, M278, M133, M139, M177, M178, EcoBoost 1.0, EcoBoost 1.5, EcoBoost 1.6, EcoBoost 2.0, EcoBoost 2.3, EcoBoost 2.7, EcoBoost 3.0, EcoBoost 3.5, 1NZ-FXE, 2GR-FSE, 2GR-FKS, 3GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, A25A-FKS, MZR DISI, Skyactiv-G, Skyactiv-X, M96/97 DFI, MA1, 9A1, GDI, T-GDI, Theta II GDI, Gamma GDI, Smartstream GDI, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR, VR30DDTT, VK56VD, LNF, LT1, LT4, LT2, LF4, L15B7, K20C1, K20C2, K20C4, J35Y, J30AC, L8T, 4A30T

Direct injected engines cannot directly be controlled, however if they are port injector controlled, MaxxECU can control the port fuel injectors.

Not supported diesel engine codes (we do not support any diesel engine): 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 1.6 TDI, 2.5 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 4.2 TDI, OM602, OM603, OM604, OM605, OM606, OM611, OM612, OM613, OM642, OM646, OM651, M47, M47N, M47TU, M57, M57N, M57TU, N47, N57, B47, B57, D5, D3, D4, D5244T, D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T7, 1HD-T, 1HD-FT, 1HD-FTE, 1HZ, 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV, 1GD-FTV, 2GD-FTV, 4JJ1, 4HK1, YD25, ZD30, TD42, DW10, DW12, DV6, DV5, XUD9, XUD11, JTD, JTDm, Multijet, 1.3 Multijet, 1.6 Multijet, 1.9 JTD, 2.0 JTD, 2.4 JTD, 3.0 JTD, CDTi, DTI, TDCi, Duratorq, Power Stroke 6.0, Power Stroke 6.4, Power Stroke 6.7, Cummins 4BT, Cummins 6BT, Cummins ISB, Cummins ISX, Duramax LB7, Duramax LLY, Duramax LBZ, Duramax LMM, Duramax LML, Duramax L5P.

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