MaxxECU GEN2 RACE – Now available at CBS Racing
We’ve just added the brand new MaxxECU GEN2 RACE to our range – a next-generation ECU for serious street, track and drag projects.
Whether the car is used on the road, circuit or strip, GEN2 RACE gives you detailed control over the engine and access to the data you actually need. You can focus on drivability, reliability and power in one package, without fighting the software.
With MTune on the laptop and the MDash Android app for wireless display, you get a complete tuning and monitoring setup for modern builds.
/ What is MaxxECU GEN2 RACE?
MaxxECU GEN2 RACE is a standalone engine management system designed for:
- High-performance street cars
- Track and time-attack builds
- Drag / roll-race setups
- Engine swaps and custom projects
It supports 1–12 cylinder engines (2- and 4-stroke) and can run up to 12 cylinders fully sequentially, so it works for anything from a 4-cyl turbo to a V10/V12.
Inside, it uses an ARM dual core CPU with high control resolution:
- Fuel and ignition calculations: 3,000 times per second
- Ignition resolution: 0.1°
- Injector resolution: 0.001 ms
Result: stable idle, clean transitions and precise control under boost and at high RPM.
/ Core Features – The stuff you actually use
These are the functions that matter once the car is on the road or track.
Selected features:
Volumetric efficiency (VE) fuel tuning
Logical fuelling based on airflow instead of guesswork tables.Triple-stage boost control
Multiple boost levels, controllable by gear, speed, RPM or conditions.Launch control
Set a consistent launch RPM and build boost on the line.Anti-lag with cooldown control
Keep the turbo spooled between shifts or corners, with protection options.Traction and power management
Helps the car put power down instead of just spinning.Shift cut & sequential gearbox support
For flat-shifting and proper control of sequential boxes.Flex-fuel
Automatically compensates for fuel mix (pump fuel / E85 / blends).Nitrous control with purge and stages
Built-in control for single or multi-stage nitrous.Knock control
Monitors and reacts to knock to protect the engine.VANOS / VVTi / VVT
Full control of OEM or aftermarket variable cam systems.Auto transmission support
Works with popular electronic autos: 4L60/65/80/85E, A340/341/650E.OEM CAN integration
To talk with factory dashes, ABS, EPS and other systems.DSG / DCT / 8HP gearbox over CAN
Modern gearbox control directly from the ECU.Internal logging up to 1000 Hz
High-speed logging on 1600+ channels to 16 GB internal memory.
/ Inputs, Outputs & Sensor Capacity
GEN2 RACE has enough I/O to handle modern and complex builds:
Inputs
8× pulse inputs (VR/Hall)
– 2 with selectable 5/12 V supply
– All with selectable pull-ups
For crank, cam, wheel speed, driveshaft speed etc.24× analog inputs (with selectable pull-ups)
For pressure, temperature, position and other sensors.8× Type-K EGT inputs
For individual cylinder or bank EGT monitoring.Dual wideband lambda
Supports Bosch LSU 5.2 / 4.9 / 4.2.Dual knock inputs
For proper knock sensing on multi-bank setups.
Outputs
16× injector outputs
Peak-hold, high or low impedance, can also be used as GP outputs.12× IGN / GP outputs
Selectable (+5 V / 12 V / GND).8× GP outputs (GND)
4× GP outputs (+12 V)
4× H-bridge / E-throttle outputs
All inputs and outputs are protected against overvoltage, reverse polarity and short circuits.
/ Hardware
The hardware is designed with motorsport and harsh use in mind:
IP68 powder-coated aluminium case
Sealed housing, suitable for engine bays and tough conditions.Built-in 550 kPa MAP sensor
Supports up to 4.5 bar / 65 PSI boost – no extra MAP sensor needed for most turbo setups.Superseal 1.0 connectors
Sealed, tidy connections that make wiring and later service easier.Dual USB-C ports
1× 480 Mbit/s USB-C for MTune on PC
1× USB-C for tablet communication/charging
Both protected with rubber caps (included).
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
For MTune and MDash communication, plus easier in-car integration.Dual CAN bus
For expansion modules, OEM CAN, OBDII, gearbox CAN, etc.3-axis accelerometer (up to 8 G)
Useful for traction strategies and data analysis.
Weight is around 700 g, size 240 × 138 × 35 mm (including connector protrusion), so it’s easy to place inside the cabin.
/ GEN2 RACE – Package Options
GEN2 RACE is available in three installation packages:
- GEN2 RACE – Connector Kit
For custom looms and full bespoke wiring. - GEN2 RACE – LSU 5.2, Flying Lead Install Kit
Flying lead harness + single LSU 5.2 wideband – ideal for straightforward installs. - GEN2 RACE – Dual LSU 5.2, Flying Lead Install Kit
Flying lead harness + dual LSU 5.2 widebands – suited to V-engines, twin-turbo and higher power builds.
Why buy your MaxxECU from CBS Racing?
Why us? Because we don’t just sell MaxxECU, we actually use it.
Over the years we’ve worked on plenty of cars running MaxxECU – from turbo street builds to engine swaps, track cars and other performance projects that really benefit from this level of control. Along the way we’ve gained a lot of hands-on experience with installations, wiring choices and basic setup, and we’ve had very good feedback from customers on how the cars drive afterwards.
So if you’re thinking about running MaxxECU on your project, you’re not just buying a box from a webshop – you’re getting a team that actually understands what you’re trying to do and can think along with your build, from ECU choice to sensors and supporting hardware.