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Emtron EVO IV-VIII Plug-in ECU

ProPlug-in
US$3,200
Dealer price (USD list price at Elite Performance); maker's store AUD 4,400Checked

The Emtron EVO IV-VIII Plug-in is a professional plug-in engine control unit (ECU) from Emtron. It has 4 injector and 4 ignition outputs, 1 drive-by-wire throttle channel and knock control. List price is US$3,200. 2 sellers list it from US$3,084 to US$3,200.

Prices checked . Specs from Emtron's published data.

Pixel illustration of the Emtron EVO IV-VIII Plug-in
Emtron EVO IV-VIII Plug-in product photo
Photo: Emtron · emtron.world ↗

Key specs

4INJECTORS
4IGNITION
–MAX CYL
1DBW
0λ WIDEBAND
1KNOCK
1CAN BUSES
✓LOGGING

DBW = drive-by-wire throttle channels · λ wideband = onboard wideband lambda (oxygen sensor) inputs · CAN = controller area network buses.

Features

  • ✓Drive-by-wire
  • ✕Onboard wideband
  • ✓Knock control
  • ✓Flex fuel
  • ✓Traction control
  • ✓Launch control
  • ✓Boost control
  • ?Gearbox control
  • ✓Onboard logging
  • ✓Ethernet
  • ✕USB
  • ✕Built-in display

✓ published · ✕ not offered · ? not published. Some features, like traction control and launch control, mean different things by brand. See the glossary.

Details

Highlights
Fits: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV-VIII (CN9A, CP9A, CT9A). Plugs into the factory harness with no cutting or splicing. The factory coils are wasted spark on 2 outputs; up to 4 ignition outputs by reassigning factory pins. Drive by wire needs factory pins reassigned. Wideband lambda needs an Emtron ELC lambda-to-CAN module, sold separately. Ships in speed-density mode; Emtron recommends adding a 4 bar MAP sensor via the expansion port. On the EVO 8 an ECU output grounds the crank and cam sensors (immobiliser), so it must stay on for the engine to start.
Part number
1609-52248
Software
Emtune (free)
Logging
32MB onboard
Links
Product page ↗Price source ↗
Fits
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Tuning
Find a Emtron tuner with a dyno
Maker
Emtron: history, software and every model

Where to buy the EVO IV-VIII Plug-in

2 sellers found

LowestUS$3,084Emtron (official store) · Australia
TypicalUS$3,142median of 2 priced
HighestUS$3,2004% above lowest
In stock0 of 2as listed
AUD 4,400≈ US$3,084
USD 3,200

Prices as shown on each seller's site on , in their own currency, converted at 14 Oct 2026 rates. Shipping, import duty and tax vary. Check with the seller before you buy.

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