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Emtron Shadow 8 ECU

EntryWire-in
US$1,415
Converted from official AUD 2,145 (AU store, likely incl. GST) at ~0.66; EU dealer EUR 1,295 ex VAT; no US dealer price foundChecked

The Emtron Shadow 8 is an entry-level wire-in engine control unit (ECU) from Emtron. It has 8 injector and 8 ignition outputs, support for up to 8 cylinders, 1 drive-by-wire throttle channel and knock control. List price is US$1,415. 12 sellers list it from US$1,367 to US$1,690.

Prices checked . Specs from Emtron's published data.

Pixel illustration of the Emtron Shadow 8
Emtron Shadow 8 product photo
Photo: Emtron · emtron.world ↗

Key specs

8INJECTORS
8IGNITION
8MAX CYL
1DBW
–λ WIDEBAND
2KNOCK
–CAN 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
Newest, cheapest Emtron; USB-C comms instead of Ethernet, DBW, 3-axis G sensor
Software
Emtune (free)
Logging
16 MB onboard
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 Shadow 8

12 sellers found

LowestUS$1,367Mectric Motorsport Electronics · Australia
TypicalUS$1,504median of 12 priced
HighestUS$1,69024% above lowest
In stock10 of 12as listed
AUD 1,950≈ US$1,367ex VAT
I+D Motorsport ↗
ESSpain in stock
EUR 1,275≈ US$1,427
Mach1 Motorsport ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,038≈ US$1,428incl VAT
EUR 1,295≈ US$1,450ex VAT
Emtron (official store) ↗
AUAustralia Maker in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504
Auto Tech Wiring ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504
Got It Rex ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504incl VAT
Quickbitz ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504
Ramsdell Racing ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504incl VAT
Whitey's Wiring ↗
AUAustralia in stock
AUD 2,145≈ US$1,504
Dialed In Motorsports ↗
USUSA out of stock
USD 1,690
Technica Racewire ↗
USUSA in stock
USD 1,690

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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