Link G4X Plug-In ECU for Mitsubishi EVO 4-8 (4 plug) EVO8X - 203-4000
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The Link G4+ range of engine management systems are already well known for delivering class-leading performance without sacrificing factory levels of drivability.
The G4x takes this a step further with massively enhanced logging, mapping, maths and channel configuration.
The G4x plug-in ECUs are designed to be the most complete plug-in solution yet.
This EVO plug-in ECU will save you time and money as it will plug straight into the vehicle’s original wiring loom without the need for messy adaptor harnesses. It replaces the original circuit board inside the factory ECU enclosure and mounts using the factory brackets.
This Link G4+ EVO4-8 plug-in ECU is suitable for the models listed below:
CN9A Lancer Evolution 4
CP9A Lancer Evolution 5, 6 & 6.5 (TME)
CT9A Lancer Evolution 7
CT9A Lancer Evolution 8 (models with 4-plug ECU only)
This plug has also been successfully used in some other manual-transmission Lancer models of the same era such as the 1.8L Turbo GSR (EVO4 shape) with 4G93 engine.
Note: Some Evo 8 models use a 3-plug ECU. These cars require the Link G4X Evo 9 plug-in ECU.
Once the installation is complete, the Link G4X allows a good tuner to achieve an optimal state of tune to get the most out of any combination of modifications.
All Link G4X plug-in ECUs come with a base map. While these maps are designed to help save time for you and your tuner, it is essential that these are used simply as a starting point for further tuning.
The engine can easily be converted to speed density by removing the air flow meter and instead using a suitable MAP and air temperature sensor. Likewise, this ECU can also be setup to control boost electronically with in-cabin adjustment. This eliminates the need to purchase a separate electronic boost control system.
The vehicle’s original sensors & actuators are used except for the following exceptions:
MAP sensor – This ECU comes with an on-board 4.0Bar (up to 44psi boost) MAP sensor. For boost pressures above 44psi a higher reading external MAP sensor may be purchased (we have many types in stock). An external MAP sensor can be connected to the existing wiring that was previously used for the mass air flow sensor. Alternatively, an external MAP sensor may also be connected to the expansion connector of the ECU using the XS Loom (sold separately). Some EVO VII & EVO VIII models have a factory MAP sensor and these are also supported.
Inlet Air Temp Sensor (IAT) – An IAT sensor (sold separately) should be installed just prior to the throttle body. This can be connected using existing wiring that was previously used for the mass airflow sensor.
Electronic Boost Control – The factory boost solenoid control wiring is used, however the boost solenoid itself must be upgraded on applications using an external wastegate or elevated boost levels. If in-cabin boost adjustment is required then a boost knob or boost switch is also needed. These can be connected to the expansion connector of the ECU using the XS Loom.
Injectors – This ECU will support injectors of any flow rating. However, it is important to check the impedance (or resistance) of injectors. The G4X plug-in is designed to be used with high impedance injectors. Low impedance injectors may only be used with ballast resistors. Luckily, all EVO models have low impedance injectors with a factory-fitted ballast system so no changes are necessary. DO NOT remove the factory fitted ballast resistors unless the injectors are changed to a high impedance type.
Extra sensor inputs
The expansion connectors on the Link G4X board is provided to allow the easy connection of additional ECU inputs. The two expansion connectors on this particular plug-in model provides the following:
2 x 5V Supply
2 sensor grounds
4 digital inputs
4 analogue voltage inputs
1 analogue temperature inputs
These may be used for functions such as driver adjustable boost control, wideband lambda input, external MAP sensor, fuel pressure and oil pressure.
Outputs
Any redundant outputs may be reconfigured & used for alternative uses. Examples include, shift light, water injection, NOS control etc.
The PlugIn ECU is capable of the following features, if the car it is being used in can support them.
Engine configurations are pre-set into PlugIn ECUs with a "start" base map.
Engine Configurations
1-12 Cylinder Distributed
2-12 Cylinder Wasted Spark
1-8 Cylinder Direct Spark
Odd Fire Engines
2-Stroke, 4 Stroke and Rotary Engines
Configurable Firing Order
Configurable TDC Points (for odd fire)
Inputs/Outputs
8 x High Current Injector Drives (suits high impedance injectors)
8 x Auxiliary Outputs (All PWM capable). Aux5-8 can control Stepper Motors and drive High or Low
11 Digital Inputs (All capable of reading frequencies up to 10kHz)
+5V Out
+8V Out
4 Temperature Inputs (Configurable pull-ups on ANT1&2)
12 x 0-5V Analog Inputs
2 x Trigger Inputs (Reluctor, Optical or Hall Sensors)
On Board Baro
3 Axis Accelerometer
Fueling adjustments
Traditional, Modelled and Modelled Multi-Fuel Equations
Single-Point Group, Multi-Point Group, Sequential, Semi-Sequential, Group Staged, Sequential Staged and Sequential/Multi Point Group Staged injection modes
Asynchronous injection (can add more fuel after initial injection if conditions change)
Quick tune (automated fuel tuning)
Up to 440 Zone Fuel Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
Multiple Fuel Tables
Up to 6D Fuel Mapping (3D Fuel Table + 3x3D Overlay trim tables)
Injection Rate Control for Group Injection Modes
Master Enrichment for Traditional Fuel tuning
Pre-Crank Prime
First Crank Prime
Crank Enrichment
Post Start Enrichment
Warm Up Enrichment
Acceleration Enrichment
IAT Fuel Correction
Injector Deadtime Compensation
Injector Short Pulse Width Compensation
Injector Timing Control with Beginning, Middle or End Injection Definable
AFR Table Correction
Dual Closed Loop Lambda
Individual Cylinder Fuel Trims
Overrun Fuel Cut
Idle Load Trims
Fuel Temperature Correction
Barometric pressure compensation
Injector test function
Ignition Adjustments
Distributor, Twin Distributor, Wasted Spark, Direct Spark, Rotary leading Wasted and Rotary
Leading Direct Ignition Modes
Up to 440 Zone Ignition Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
Configurable Maximum Advance
Configurable Spark Duration
Configurable Spark Edge
Dwell Time Table with configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
Multiple Ignition Tables
Up to 6D Ignition Mapping (3D Ignition Table + 3x3D Overlay Trim Tables)
Individual Cylinder Ignition Trim
IAT Trim
Voltage Correction
ECT Trim
OEM Compatibility
CDI Compatibility
Transient ignition retard
Adjustable ignition delay compensation
Ignition test function
Idle ignition control
Limits
Engine Temperature Dependent Progressive Limiting
Dual Vehicle Speed Limits
System Voltage Limit
User Configurable RPM Limits based on external input
MAP Limit with dual tables
Optional hard cut
Progressive cut control
Selectable fuel or ignition limiting
Ignition trim and configurable trim decay
Adjustable control range
Selectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)
Auxiliary Output Options
Each Output independently configurable
Unused ignition and Fuel outputs available as auxiliary outputs
General Purpose Outputs
General Purpose PWM Outputs
Fuel Pump Control
Fuel Pump Speed Control
Engine Fan Control
Air Con Clutch Control
Air Con Fan Control
Intercooler Spray Control
Tacho Control
Speedo Control
Check Engine Light
Purge Solenoid
Oxygen Sensor Heater
Switched Cam Solenoid Control
ECU Hold Power Control
Shift Light Control
Starter Control
VVT Cam Solenoid
Boost Control Solenoid
Test functions for each output
Closed loop Stepper Control & Rotary Oil Pump Control
Idle Speed Soloenoid
Idle Speed Stepper
Internal Ethrottle Controller
External EThrottle
Digital Inputs
Each channel independently configurable with pull-up resistors and active state control
All digital inputs capable of reading frequencies of up to 10kHz
Duty Cycle measuring on all digital inputs
Turbo speed
Ethanol Sensor Control
Wheel Speed Detection on all digital inputs with additional general-purpose speed inputs
Anti-Theft control through digital inputs, over CAN or both
General Purpose switches, speeds, rpms and frequencies
large variety of input types
Analog Inputs
Each input independently configurable with preset or custom calibrations and configurable fault conditions
Built in 3 axis accelerometer
Built in Barometric Pressure Sensor
Large variety of Analog input functions
General Purpose Temperatures, Pressures, Rotary Switches and more
Built in Wideband Controller
Analog Inputs can also be used as Digital Inputs
Large number of built in calibrations
Ten Calibration Tables and 3 Linear Calibrations for when a custom calibration is required
Triggering
Digital Trigger Decoding
Reluctor, Optical Proximity or Hall Sensors
Programmable filtering and arming thresholds
Configurable trigger patterns or preset triggering options
Supports nearly all OEM trigger patterns and custom trigger arrangements
Programmable Math Processing
Eight individually controllable math channels with up to four parameters in each
Math channels can be used as table axis’s and as digital or analog inputs
Motor-Sport Features
Anti Lag
Launch control
Gear Shift Control (Digital Inputs, Gear Lever Force or Gear Barrel Position)
Traction control
Anti-Lag System
Dual 3D Fuel enrichment, Ignition cut and Ignition retard Tables
Optional Cyclic idle (normal and cool-down)
Optional 3D Idle controller Override Tables (one for Antilag and one for Cyclic Idle)
Lockout condiitons based on engine speed and throttle position with hysteresis
Launch Control
Single RPM, 3D RPM Table or Latched (RPM when button pressed) Launch modes
Progressive cut control
Selectable fuel or ignition limiting
Selectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)
Adjustable control range
Vehicle speed controlled
Ignition Trim with optional 3D table and relative or absolute ignition angle options
Optional 3D Fuel Trim table
Gear Shift Control
Digital input (clutch switch), gear lever force (sequential gearbox), gear lever force (H pattern gearbox), and gear barrel position sensor input options
Timed or controlled modes
Adjustable progressive cut levels
Power re-introduction control
Ignition retard control
Fuel enrichment control
Cut duration based on gear
Traction Control
Disable switch
Various Lockout conditions
Multiple 3D slip Threshold tables
Traction Control - controlled tyre slip to improve vehicle safety and driveability
Uses an advanced Torque Management system to reduce engine torque
Idle Control
Solenoid, Stepper or EThrottle Control
Open or Closed loop actuator control and Closed loop Ignition control available
Large variety of position offsets for open loop and additional target offsets for closed loop actuator control
Specific start-up offsets and hold times
Dashpot functionality to smooth re-entry into idle and prevent undershoot
Electronic Throttle Control
Has an internal EThrottle Controller and supports external controllers
Multiple 3D target tables
Boost Control
Open or Closed Loop Boost Control
Multiple Target and Base Position Tables
Multiple Trim tables
Boost by Gear control
Knock Control
2 Built in Knock inputs
Fuel Enrichment and Ignition Retard functionality
Adjustable frequency filter
Adjustable gain (per cylinder)
Individual cylinder detection
Individual cylinder ignition retard and fuel enrich
Adjustable detection angle (start/end)
Noise threshold table (3D)
Adjustable ignition retard and fuel enrich sensitivity
Configurable ignition reintroduction and fuel enrich decay
Variable Valve Timing Control
Up to 4 cams independent control
Supports many OEM applications
Closed loop control
Multiple 3D Cam angle target tables
Optional advanced PID control settings for advanced tuners
Automatic function for calibrating cam angles
Chassis and Body
AC Control - Basic and Advanced modes available
AntiTheft - Via Digital Input, CAN or both
Speed based cruise control (EThrottle only)
Gear Detection - CAN, RPM/Speed or Analog Position Sensor
Individual wheel speed sources with the ability to specify Driving and Non-Driving wheel speed sources
Starter control - Multiple options available from very basic to Touch to start.
Torque Management
Logging
512Mb of 32bit Internal logging memory
Up to 250 ECU Logging channels
Up to 1kHz per channel with a maximum total sample rate of 100kSamples/s when using ECU Logging
Unlimited channels when using PCLink logging
Communications
Tuning Port USB on board
Two CAN buses
Custom CAN configuration allowing tuners and end users to add support for new CAN devices
