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Link E36X (BMW E36 M50TUB25) ECU

MidPlug-in
US$1,810
US dealer price (Subimods); official linkecu.com NZD 2,639.25Checked

The Link E36X (BMW E36 M50TUB25) is a mid-range plug-in engine control unit (ECU) from Link ECU. It has 6 injector and 8 ignition outputs and knock control. List price is US$1,810. 2 sellers list it from US$1,483 to US$1,810.

Prices checked . Specs from Link ECU's published data.

Pixel illustration of the Link E36X (BMW E36 M50TUB25)
Link E36X (BMW E36 M50TUB25) product photo
Photo: Link · linkecu.com ↗

Key specs

6INJECTORS
8IGNITION
–MAX CYL
0DBW
0λ WIDEBAND
2KNOCK
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
This ECU works with manual AND automatic transmissions. This model includes an onboard MAP sensor. Most factory features are supported. This ECU will need a modification before E-Throttle is usable.
Part number
201-4000
Software
PCLink (free)
Logging
512MB onboard
Links
Product page ↗Price source ↗
Fits
BMW 3 Series / M3
Tuning
Find a Link ECU tuner with a dyno
Maker
Link ECU: history, software and every model

Where to buy the E36X (BMW E36 M50TUB25)

2 sellers found

LowestUS$1,483Link ECU (official store) · New Zealand
TypicalUS$1,647median of 2 priced
HighestUS$1,81022% above lowest
In stock0 of 2as listed
NZD 2,639≈ US$1,483
USD 1,810

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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