MaxxECU GEN2 RACE – Complete Engine Management Kit (Dual LSU 5.2 + Flying Lead Install Kit)
Unlock the full potential of your build with the MaxxECU GEN2 RACE package — a powerful, modern, and highly versatile engine management system designed for advanced motorsport applications as well as refined street setups.
Built around a super-fast Cortex M3 processor and housed in a sleek aluminium casing, the GEN2 RACE offers lightning-quick communication, seamless tuning, and constant software updates to keep your system performing at its best.
Whether you prefer to keep things simple or dive deep into the most detailed calibrations, the GEN2 RACE adapts to your style. From multi-stage nitrous control, advanced boost and traction strategies, launch control, anti-lag, shift-cut, flex-fuel capability, and variable valve timing — this ECU is ready for whatever your project demands.
Highlights
- Extremely versatile, user-friendly platform
- Fast USB communication via USB-C
- Supports both metric and US customary units
- Always-up-to-date software ecosystem
- Multi-stage boost & nitrous strategies
- Launch control, anti-lag & motorsport traction systems
- Full flex-fuel compatibility
- Modern aluminium enclosure for durability
What’s Included in the Kit
MaxxECU Components
- 1× MaxxECU GEN2 RACE ECU box (2411)
- 1× GEN2 MAP sensor – BSP 1/8 to AN-3 nipple (2363)
- 1× GEN2 MAP sensor – BSP 1/8 to hose nipple (2364)
- 2× USB-C rubber covers (2368)
- 1× Internal foam insert (2288)
- 1× Communication cable USB-C → USB-A (2413)
- 1× Communication cable USB-C → USB-C (2414)
Wiring & Harnesses
- 1× RACE cable harness 1 (2356)
- 1× RACE cable harness 2 (2357)
- 1× RACE cable harness 3 (2358)
- 1× RACE cable harness 4 (2359)
- 1× Printed quick guide + wiring diagram (2427)
Lambda & Sensors
- 2× Bosch LSU 5.2 wideband lambda sensors (0258 037 010) (2335)
- 2× 6-way connector housings for LSU 4.9/5.2 (1533)
Accessories
- 1× Bluetooth / WiFi antenna (2412)
- 2× MaxxECU stickers (1235)
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MaxxECU GEN2 RACE features.
Target Engines of MaxxECU GEN2 RACE
- All 1-12 cylinder engines (2/4-stroke)
- Up to 12 cylinders fully sequentially
- Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU GEN2 RACE inputs
- 8 pulse inputs (VR/HALL): 2 with selectable 5/12V power supply, all with selectable pullups.
- 24 Analog inputs (selectable pullups)
- 8 Exhaust Gas Temperature inputs (TYPE-K)
- Dual wideband lambda (LSU 5.2/4.9/4.2)
- Dual knock sensor input
MaxxECU GEN2 RACE outputs
- 16 injectors (Peak-hold high/low impedance) / GP outputs
- 12 IGN / GP outputs (selectable +5V/12V/GND)
- 8 GP Outputs (GND)
- 4 GP Outputs (+12V)
- 4 GP Outputs (H-bridge/E-Throttle)
MaxxECU GEN2 RACE technical
- Superseal 1.0 connectors
- 550 kPa MAP sensor (4.5 bar / 65 PSI boost), user-serviceable,with BSP 1/8 thread
- 3-axis accelerometer (up to 8 G)
- ARM dual core CPU
- 6-22V operating voltage
- 16GB internal log capacity, 1000Hz, all 1600+ channels
- USB-C 480mbit/s (MTune PC communication)
- USB-C 12mbit/s (tablet charging).**
- WIFI communication with MTune and MDash**
- Bluetooth connectivity with MDash
- Dual CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII, CAN gearbox control
- Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
- Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
- Performs fuel and ignition calculations 3,000 times per second.
- 200Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
- 2000Hz sampling rate on analog/digital inputs
- Weight: 700g
- 240x138x35mm including protruding connectors
- Black powder-coated aluminium case
- All inputs and outputs are safeguarded against overvoltage, reverse polarity, and short circuits.
**WIFI and USB Port2 not yet supported for communication
MTune / MaxxECU feature list
MTune tuning features
MaxxECU trigger support
See supported trigger system in online tech pages.
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
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
