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Nissan Skyline (non-GT-R)
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Nissan Skyline (non-GT-R) standalone ECUs

The rear-wheel-drive Skyline models such as the GTS-t and GT-T, powered by RB20 and RB25 straight-six engines in the R32, R33 and R34 generations.

Chassis
R32 · R33 · R34 · V35
Years
1989–2006
Engines
VQ35DE · RB20DE / RB20DET / RB25DE · RB20DE / RB25DE / RB25DET · RB20DE NEO / RB25DE NEO / RB25DET NEO · RB26DETT (GT-R); RB20DET/RB25DET (GTS-T) · RB25DET NEO
Layout
6-cylinder, RWD

You have 17 plug-in ECU options for the Nissan Skyline (non-GT-R) from Link, Haltech, MaxxECU, ECUMaster and rusEFI, 4 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is rusEFI at US$460 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 Skyline (non-GT-R)

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

17 options
rusEFI

Nissan Skyline GTS-T ECR33 (RB25DET) 76-pin Superseal Adapter

ECR33 (R33)≈ 1993–1998RB25DET

OEM-connector to 60/26-pin Superseal adapter board for a Superseal-connector rusEFI ECU (ECU not included)

CheapestAdapter harness
US$460rusEFI super-uaEFI US$410 + harness US$50rusEFI super-uaEFI specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
ECUMaster

NISSAN RB20 R32/R33 PNP For EMU CLASSIC

R321989–1994RB20DET
Adapter harness
US$1,238EMU Classic US$999 + harness US$239ECUMaster EMU CLASSIC specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
ECUMaster

NISSAN RB25 R32/R33 PNP for EMU CLASSIC

R331993–1998RB25DET
Adapter harness
US$1,238EMU Classic US$999 + harness US$239ECUMaster EMU CLASSIC specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

Nissan Skyline GTS/GT-R R32/33 MaxxECU STREET Plugin EXTRA

R32 · R331989–1998RB25 (as listed) · RB25DET

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

NISSAN RB20 R32/R33 PNP For EMU BLACK

R321989–1994RB20DET
Adapter harness
US$1,568EMU Black US$1,299 + harness US$269ECUMaster EMU BLACK specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
ECUMaster

NISSAN RB25 R32/R33 PNP For EMU BLACK

R331993–1998RB25DET
Adapter harness
US$1,568EMU Black US$1,299 + harness US$269ECUMaster EMU BLACK specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
MaxxECU

Nissan Skyline GTS/GT-R R32/33 MaxxECU RACE Plugin STANDARD

R32 · R331989–1998RB25 (as listed) · RB25DET

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

Nissan Skyline GTS/GT-R R32/33 MaxxECU RACE Plugin EXTRA

R32 · R331989–1998RB25 (as listed) · RB25DET

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 ↗
Haltech

HT-231801 Nexus Plug-in ECU - Nissan Skyline R32/R33/R34 GT-R

R32 · R33 · R341989–2002RB26DETT (GT-R); RB20DET/RB25DET (GTS-T)

Suits R32 GTS-T/GT-R, R33 GTS-T/GT-R, R34 GT-R; manual trans only; 6-cyl 76-pin Nexus plug-in

Direct plug-in
US$2,040USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus Plug-in (Nissan Skyline R32/R33/R34 GT-R) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Link

N350X Plug-In ECU (Nissan 350Z VQ35DE, 2002-2006)

V352003–2006VQ35DE

Manual & auto; onboard MAP; IAT sensor highly recommended; built-in E-throttle

Direct plug-in
US$2,045Subimods (official NZ price NZD 2984.25)Link N350X (Nissan 350Z VQ35DE, 2002-2006) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
MaxxECU

MaxxECU Plugin adapter - Nissan Skyline R32/33

R32 · R331989–1998RB25 (as listed) · RB25DET

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 ↗
Link

NGTTX Plug-In ECU (Nissan Skyline GT-T R34 RB25DET NEO)

R341998–2002RB20DE NEO / RB25DE NEO / RB25DET NEO

GT/GT-t (non-GT-R); Grey NEO ECU header; no 4WD (ATTESA) output signal; factory TCS disabled; E-throttle needs modification

Direct plug-in
US$2,195Subimods (official NZ price NZD 3283.25)Link NGTTX (Nissan Skyline GT-T R34 RB25DET NEO) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Link

NGTRX Plug-In ECU (Nissan GT-R, E-Throttle)

R32 · R331989–1998RB20DE / RB20DET / RB25DE · RB20DE / RB25DE / RB25DET

GTS/GTS-t/GTS-4; RB20DET: injectors 4 & 6 need swapping; Blue ECU header (non-NEO); manual (auto: contact reseller); onboard MAP; E-throttle needs expansion connector; CANJST4 cable for CAN GTS/GTS25t/GTS-4; Blue ECU header (non-NEO); manual (auto: contact reseller); onboard MAP; E-throttle needs expansion connector; CANJST4 cable for CAN

Direct plug-in
US$2,275Subimods (official NZ price NZD 3483.00)Link NGTRX (Nissan GT-R, E-Throttle) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Haltech

HT-151357 Elite 2500 + Nissan Skyline R32/33/R34 GT-R Plug'n'Play Adaptor Harness Kit

R32 · R33 · R341989–2002RB26DETT (GT-R); RB20DET/RB25DET (GTS-T)

R32 GTS-T/GT-R, R33 GTS-T/GT-R, R34 GT-R; manual only

Adapter harness
US$2,490USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Elite 2500 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,490USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Elite 2500 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Adapter harness
US$2,800USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S3 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗
Haltech

HT-213320 Nexus S3 Plug 'n' Play Adapter Harness Kit - Nissan Skyline R32/R33/R34 GT-R

R32 · R33 · R341989–2002RB26DETT (GT-R); RB20DET/RB25DET (GTS-T)

R32 GTS-T/GT-R, R33 GTS-T/GT-R, R34 GT-R; manual only

Adapter harness
US$2,800USD excl. tax as listed on haltech.comHaltech Nexus S3 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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