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Scion FR-S
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Scion FR-S standalone ECUs

The North American Scion-badged version of the Toyota 86, sold from 2012 to 2016 with the FA20 boxer engine.

Chassis
ZN6
Years
2012–2020
Engines
FA20 · FA20D
Layout
4-cylinder, RWD

You have 3 plug-in ECU options for the Scion FR-S from Link, MoTeC and Emtron, 2 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Link at US$2,455 including the ECU. 63 wire-in ECUs can also run its 4-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$155.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

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Plug-in ECUs for the Scion FR-S

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

3 options
Link

G5 GT86 Plug-In ECU (Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S, LHD)

ZN62012–2016FA20

G5; LHD mounting only; manual & auto; port + direct injection control; built-in E-throttle; 2017+ cars need trigger/DI pressure sensor config changes

CheapestDirect plug-in
US$2,455Subimods (official NZ price NZD 3832.00)Link G5 GT86 (Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S, LHD) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
Emtron

GT86/BRZ/FR-S Plugin ECU

ZN62012–2020FA20D

Full OEM CAN integration, VSC compatible; years not stated by Emtron (first-gen platform)

Direct plug-in
US$3,200USD list price at Elite Performance (US dealer)Emtron GT86/BRZ/FR-S Plug-in specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗
MoTeC

Toyota 86 2012 FA20D M1 Package (#23004) + 61264 Adaptor Loom

ZN62012–2020FA20D

M150 + licence + 61264 adaptor loom (Rev B for MY2017+); manual; cruise not retained

Adapter harness
US$4,625Dealer list price (USD) from Gspeed 'M150 Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Kit'MoTeC M150 specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 4 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

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About the makers: Link · MoTeC · Emtron