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BMW 7 Series
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BMW 7 Series standalone ECUs

BMW's full-size luxury sedan; the E65 versions in the data are listed with the M54 3.0-litre straight-six.

Chassis
E65/E66
Years
2002–2005
Engines
M54 3.0
Layout
6-cylinder, RWD

You have 2 plug-in ECU options for the BMW 7 Series from MaxxECU. The cheapest complete setup is MaxxECU at US$2,212 including the ECU. 55 wire-in ECUs can also run its 6-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$275.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

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Plug-in ECUs for the BMW 7 Series

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

2 options
MaxxECU

BMW M54 (MS42/43) RACE PLUGIN EXTRA

E65/E662002–2005M54 3.0

Complete kit: MaxxECU unit + plug-in adapter + LSU 4.2 wideband + accessories (EXTRA); not in stock

CheapestAdapter harness
US$2,212maxxecu.com store price in USD, excl. VATMaxxECU RACE specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

BMW M54 Plugin adapter (MaxxECU RACE)

E65/E662002–2005M54 3.0

Adapter harness only; MaxxECU unit sold separately

CheapestAdapter harness
US$2,212MaxxECU RACE US$1,590 + harness US$622MaxxECU RACE specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 6 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

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