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Nissan GT-R (R35)
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Nissan GT-R (R35) standalone ECUs

Nissan's all-wheel-drive GT-R, built since 2007 with the hand-assembled VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 and a dual-clutch transaxle.

Chassis
R35
Years
2007–on
Engines
VR38DETT
Layout
6-cylinder, AWD

You have 5 plug-in ECU options for the Nissan GT-R (R35) from MoTeC, Emtron and Syvecs, 4 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Syvecs at US$4,549 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.

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Plug-in ECUs for the Nissan GT-R (R35)

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

5 options
Syvecs

Syvecs Nissan R35 GTR – S7Plus 2009 – 2019 Plug in ECU

R352009–2019VR38DETT

Magnus variation does not specify MY; MY2020+ needs separate kit

CheapestDirect plug-in
US$4,549Magnus Motorsports USD price for variation 'S7Plus PnP - Nissan R35 GTR' of 'Syvecs ECU' (listed out of stock)Syvecs S7Plus specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Emtron

R35 GT-R Plugin ECU kit (2007-2016)

R352007–2016VR38DETT

VDC compatible; transmission torque/shift management via CAN

Direct plug-in
US$6,035USD list price at Elite Performance (US dealer)Emtron R35 GT-R Plug-in Kit (2007-2016) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Emtron

R35 GT-R Plugin ECU kit (2017+)

R352017–onVR38DETT

Adds exhaust sound control support

Direct plug-in
US$6,035USD list price at Elite Performance (US dealer)Emtron R35 GT-R Plug-in Kit (2017+) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
MoTeC

Nissan R35 GT-R 2007 M1 Kit (#11501 RHD / #11502 LHD)

R352007–onVR38DETT

M150 + RHD or LHD adaptor kit, dual NTK LTCD; all known R35 variants; adaptor box Rev D for 2017+

Adapter harness
US$7,780Dealer list price (USD) from Gspeed (MoTeC dealer, 'informational pricing'MoTeC M150 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Syvecs

Syvecs Nissan R35 GTR – S7Plus 2020+

R352020–onVR38DETT

MY2020+; Different ECU connector from 2009-2019

Direct plug-in
On requestNo USD price found (syvecs.com lists no price; not among Magnus Motorsports variations)Syvecs S7Plus 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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