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Emtron KV-based Plug-in ECU range

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from US$3,200
US dealer price (Elite Performance) for EVO IV-VIII/EVO IX/STI/GT86 plug-ins; R35 GT-R kit USD 6,035; official AUD 4,400 / 7,810Checked

The Emtron KV-based Plug-in ECU range is a professional plug-in engine control unit (ECU) from Emtron. It has 1 drive-by-wire throttle channel and knock control. Prices start at US$3,200. 15 sellers list it from US$2,804 to US$6,035.

Prices checked . Specs from Emtron's published data.

Pixel illustration of the Emtron KV-based Plug-in ECU range
Emtron KV-based Plug-in ECU range product photo
Photo: Emtron (base unit shown) · emtron.world ↗

Key specs

–INJECTORS
4IGNITION
–MAX CYL
1DBW
–λ WIDEBAND
1KNOCK
2CAN 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
Platforms: Mitsubishi EVO IV-VIII, EVO IX, EVO X (KV8 kit), Subaru STI MY06-07 & MY08-19 (non-USDM), Toyota 86/BRZ/FR-S, Nissan R35 GT-R 2007-16 & 2017+, R32-R34 GT-R patch harnesses
Software
Emtune (free); vehicle Application Builds sold separately (USD 300-765)
Logging
32 MB onboard (600+ ch)
Links
Product page ↗Price source ↗
Plug-ins
Emtron makes 25 model-specific plug-in fitments. Find one for your car
Tuning
Find a Emtron tuner with a dyno
Maker
Emtron: history, software and every model

Where to buy the KV-based Plug-in ECU range

18 sellers found

LowestUS$2,804Mectric Motorsport Electronics · Australia
TypicalUS$3,084median of 15 priced
HighestUS$6,035115% above lowest
In stock16 of 18as listed
AUD 4,000≈ US$2,804ex VAT
Mach1 Motorsport ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 4,180≈ US$2,930incl VAT
Lamspeed Racing ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 4,250≈ US$2,979incl VAT
USD 3,040
EUR 2,730≈ US$3,057ex VAT
Emtron (official store) ↗
AUAustralia Maker in stock
AUD 4,400≈ US$3,084
Auto Tech Wiring ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 4,400≈ US$3,084
Quickbitz ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 4,400≈ US$3,084
Whitey's Wiring ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 4,400≈ US$3,084
USD 3,900
Got It Rex ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 6,600≈ US$4,626incl VAT
USD 4,649
USD 4,999
Elite Performance ↗
USUSA in stock
USD 5,100
JB Tech Racing ↗
USUSA in stock
USD 6,035
Max Torque Performance ↗
BBBarbados in stock
Price on request
QAR 14,390
Price on request

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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