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Audi S6
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Audi S6 standalone ECUs

Audi's C4 quattro performance sedan and wagon, using the 2.2-litre turbo five-cylinder.

Chassis
C4
Years
1991–1997
Engines
AAN 2.2 20V turbo · 2.2 20V turbo AAN
Layout
5-cylinder, AWD

You have 6 plug-in ECU options for the Audi S6 from MaxxECU and ECUMaster. The cheapest complete setup is ECUMaster at US$1,238 including the ECU. 55 wire-in ECUs can also run its 5-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$275.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

New to this? Three ways to fit an aftermarket ECU explains each one in five minutes.

Plug-in ECUs for the Audi S6

6 options, cheapest first. Each one links to its full specs and sellers.

6 options
ECUMaster

Audi 2.2 AAN / 3B / ABY PNP for EMU Classic

C41991–19972.2 20V turbo AAN
CheapestAdapter harness
US$1,238EMU Classic US$999 + harness US$239ECUMaster EMU CLASSIC specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

Audi S2 / S4 / S6 (AAN, ADU, ABY) MaxxECU STREET Plugin EXTRA

C41995–1997AAN 2.2 20V turbo

Complete kit: MaxxECU unit + plug-in adapter + LSU 4.2 wideband + accessories (EXTRA)

Adapter harness
US$1,428maxxecu.com store price in USD, excl. VATMaxxECU STREET specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
ECUMaster

Audi 2.2 AAN / 3B / ABY PNP for EMU Black

C41991–19972.2 20V turbo AAN
Adapter harness
US$1,568EMU Black US$1,299 + harness US$269ECUMaster EMU BLACK specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

Audi S2 / S4 / S6 (AAN, ADU, ABY) MaxxECU RACE Plugin STANDARD

C41995–1997AAN 2.2 20V turbo

Kit: MaxxECU unit + plug-in adapter, no wideband sensor (STANDARD)

Adapter harness
US$1,774maxxecu.com store price in USD, excl. VATMaxxECU RACE specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

Audi S2 / S4 / S6 (AAN, ADU, ABY) MaxxECU RACE Plugin EXTRA

C41995–1997AAN 2.2 20V turbo

Complete kit: MaxxECU unit + plug-in adapter + LSU 4.2 wideband + accessories (EXTRA)

Adapter harness
US$1,866maxxecu.com store price in USD, excl. VATMaxxECU RACE specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

MaxxECU Plugin adapter - Audi AAN

C41995–1997AAN 2.2 20V turbo

Adapter harness only; MaxxECU unit sold separately

Adapter harness
US$2,074MaxxECU RACE US$1,590 + harness US$484MaxxECU RACE specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 5 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

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