Audi 1.8T (ME 7.5)

MaxxECU RACE Plugin ECU solution with full CAN bus implementation

Easy installation

Within a few hours this Plugin ECU replacement is up and running

Full CAN bus implementation

Dash and instrument cluster is supported via the advanced CAN interface

Audi 1.8T

Unleash the underestimated 4-cylinder Audi engine with the MaxxECU Plugin ECU solution

Selected MaxxECU advantages
  • Built-in MAP-sensor (up to 43 psi / 3bar of boost pressure)
  • MDash/RealDash Android app connectivity
  • Superfast USB communication
  • High or low impedance injector support
  • No changes in original electronics
  • Direct access to 6 EGT-sensors
Selected vehicle features
  • Uses stock harness, easy installation
  • The air mass meter is removed
  • Controls idle valve, AC, tachometer and other instruments
  • Controls E-Throttle, EVAP and other valves
  • Full CAN bus control of the stock dash
  • Uses stock wideband oxygen sensor(s)
Selected MaxxECU functions
  • Boost control
  • Launch control
  • Shift-cut
  • Lambda control
  • Boost level switching
Compatibility
Target engines of MaxxECU RACE
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU RACE inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or control of additional functions
  • 2 knock sensor inputs
  • 6 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement oil/fuel pressure
  • 4 extra digital inputs used for example speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
  • 8 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs (1200C/2200F) in separate harness
MaxxECU RACE outputs
  • 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 9 extra LOW DRIVING outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8,10 (2A), GPO 9 (5A)
  • 2 extra +12V DRIVING outputs (GPO 15,16) (2A)
  • 4 extra motor outputs (ex E-Throttle). GPO 11-14 (2A)
MaxxECU RACE technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz.
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the trigger, injectors and knock detection
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 880g
  • 155x195x40mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
MTune tuning features
MaxxECU trigger support
  • VR-sensor or digital (Hall, opto)
  • Distributor
  • Standard missing tooth (60-2, 36-1). Supports ranges from 2-1 to 180-4
  • Missing tooth on CAM
  • Multitooth trigger (2+1 to 180+1)
  • Audi 5-cyl
  • Chrystler Hemi SRT-8 32-2-2
  • Diahatsu Mira 3-cyl (3+1 on cam).
  • Diahatsu Mira JB (4+1 on CAM)
  • Dodge Viper V10 (gen 1 92-95)
  • Dodge Viper V10 (gen 2 96-02)
  • Ford Cosworth (4 on crank, 2 on cam)
  • GM LSx
  • GM LS 24x, any cam pattern
  • GM LT5 gen I (8+1 on crank)
  • Harley davidson EVO
  • Honda K20 (12+1)
  • Honda K20A2 (with CAM sensor)
  • Honda K20Z4 12+1 crank with 4+1 cam trigger
  • Jeep Cherokee (MJ-XJ 19)
  • Kawasaki JET SKI 1100 DI STX
  • Mazda 1.6 MX5/Miata/Eunos
  • Mazda MX5 NB (99-05)
  • Mazda RX8, 2 (Z engines) 36-2-2-2
  • Mitsubishi 4/2
  • Mitsubishi EVO X
  • Nissan CAS
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VQ30DE
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Renix 44-2-2
  • Renix 66-2-2-2
  • Rover V8 (8+1 on crank)
  • Rover K-series (lotus elise) 1.8
  • Single pulse per 720 degrees (piggyback trigger)
  • Subaru EJ20 (early) 6crank+7cam teeth
  • Subaru EJ20 (late) 36 teeth
  • Suzuki 13B (requires modified trigger wheel)
  • Suzuki G16B (ON CAM)
  • Suzuki GSX (with digital sensor)
  • Suzuki Swift 2012 - 2017 K12B
  • Suzuki Swift M15A 2005 - 2010
  • Yamaha jet ski waverunner (2010)
MaxxECU CAM signal support
  • On Cam (1 pulse per cam rev.)
  • 2JZ 3-teeth 7 VTTi
  • N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
  • N+1 extra tooth
  • Alfa Romeo Twin Spark 95 - 05
  • AMG C63 V8
  • BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
  • BMW M62 (rising)
  • BMW S65
  • Chrystler Hemi SRT-8
  • Ford BARRA
  • Ford Cosworth (4 on crank, 2 on cam)
  • Ford Duratec (CAM)
  • Ford ST170 (CAM)
  • Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
  • Honda CBR1000RR (2+1)
  • Honda K20A2
  • Honda F20C
  • Honda J35A3
  • Honda L15A
  • GM LS3
  • MAP sensor as sync on ITB
  • MAP sensor as sync on V-Twin
  • Mazda MX5 NB cam trigger with missing tooth
  • Mazda MX5 NC
  • Mazda 2 (Z engines)
  • Mitsubishi Evo cam
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Nissan VQ30DE
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VK45DE
  • Nissan QG18
  • Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70
  • Subaru MY06 - MY14 (WRX STI)
  • Suzuki swift 2012-2017 K12B
  • Suzuki Swift M15A 2005 - 2010
  • Suzuki K15B
  • Toyota 1GR-FE/3UR-FE
  • Toyota 2NR
  • Volvo T5/T6
  • Volvo B5244S
  • VW 1.8T (CAM)
MaxxECU engine protections
  • EGT fuel correction
  • Lean power cut
  • EGT power cut
  • Rev limit
  • Advanced warning and protection system
  • Lambda fuel correction
MaxxECU auto transmission support
  • 4L80E/4L85E
  • 4L60E/4L65E
  • Toyota A340E
  • Toyota A341E
  • Toyota A650E
MaxxECU functionality
  • Launch control (up to three stages)
  • Rolling launch
  • Anti-lag using solenoid or E-Throttle
  • Traction control
  • Power management
  • Shift-cut
  • Overrun fuel cut
  • Lambda control (closed loop)
  • Nitrous control
  • AC control
  • Boost control (closed/open loop), extra compensation tables.
  • Boost level switching
  • E-Throttle support
  • VANOS/VVTi support
  • Logging: Internal up to 1000Hz, PC logging 20Hz
  • Built-in error diagnostics and handling
  • Idle control using E-Throttle, idle solenoid, stepper motor or ignition timing
  • Closed loop anti-stall
  • Ignition timing lock for easy synchronization with timing light
  • Flex fuel
MaxxECU advanced features
  • Speed limiters
  • Individual fuel correction per cylinder
  • Injector staging
  • Virtual fuel tank/fuel consumption
  • Filters on TPS, RPM and MAP signals
  • Trailing ignition
  • Virtual inputs/internal outputs to activate internal functions
  • Use of TYPE-K sensor to report IAT up to 350 degree C/660 F
  • Wastegate control with CO2 for predictable boost
  • Extra user table activation based on user defined settings
  • After launch power limit, function to control traction after launch
  • CAN inputs (advanced) - Receive CAN data from external electronics and use in MaxxECU, such as OEM vehicle buttons.
  • Automatic starting and stopping of internal log function based on user conditions (speed, load, error code etc.)
  • Timers and distance counters
  • CAN for OEM protocols, OBDII, and CAN modules
  • Clutch slip control with user defined tables (as an example)
  • Measure injector resistance directly from software
  • Built-in trigger oscilloscope
  • Built-in trigger logger
  • Flexible load/speed axis selection
  • Flexible user output functions
  • Flexible user PWM/FREQ output functions
  • Speedometer output function
  • Tachometer output selectable 5/12V, supports external flyback coil
  • Sequential gearbox control
MaxxECU VANOS/VVTi support
  • Even teeth
  • Alfa Romeo Twin Spark 95 - 05
  • AMG C63 V8
  • BMW 6+1 extra (S50)
  • BMW M62 (rising)
  • BMW S65
  • Chrystler Hemi SRT-8 32-2-2
  • Ford BARRA
  • Ford Duratec (CAM)
  • Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote
  • Ford ST170 (CAM)
  • Honda K20A2
  • GM LS3
  • N-1 on cam (missing tooth)
  • N+1 extra tooth
  • Nissan VQ35DE
  • Nissan HR16DE
  • Nissan VK45DE
  • Volvo T5/T6
  • Mazda MX5 NB cam trigger with missing tooth
  • Mazda MX5 NC
  • Mitsubishi EVO (MIVEC)
  • Subaru MY06 - MY14 (WRX STI)
  • Suzuki swift 2012-2017 K12B
  • Suzuki Swift M15A 2005 - 2010
  • Suzuki K15B
  • Toyota 1GR-FE/3UR-FE
  • Toyota 2NR
  • Volvo T5/T6
  • Volvo B5244S
  • VW 1.8T (CAM)
  • Porsche 996 2001-2005 M96/70
MaxxECU RACE Audi 1.8T plugin adapter
MaxxECU RACE Audi 1.8T plugin adapter
MaxxECU RACE Audi 1.8T plugin adapter, here with 6 EGT input connectors

Included items

BASIC

STANDARD

PREMIUM

The MaxxECU motorsport unit
ECU connector (s) and terminal (s)
Wiring harness for ECU connector 1
USB cable for superfast communication
Push-lock to barb (MAP-sensor connection)
MAP-sensor push-to-lock hose kit
Printed wiring diagram
Printed quick start guide
All items in a box
Bosch LSU 4.2 wideband oxygen sensor (2 for PRO)
LSU 4.2 connector (2 for PRO)
Additional wiring harnesses (if available for the ECU)