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Link WRX4X (Subaru WRX & STI V3-4) ECU

MidPlug-in
US$1,525
US dealer price (Subimods); official linkecu.com NZD 2,271.25Checked

The Link WRX4X (Subaru WRX & STI V3-4) is a mid-range plug-in engine control unit (ECU) from Link ECU. It has 6 injector and 6 ignition outputs and knock control. List price is US$1,525. 2 sellers list it from US$1,276 to US$1,525.

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

Pixel illustration of the Link WRX4X (Subaru WRX & STI V3-4)
Link WRX4X (Subaru WRX & STI V3-4) product photo
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Key specs

6INJECTORS
6IGNITION
–MAX CYL
0DBW
0λ 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
Fits: Subaru WRX Version 3, GC8D with EJ20 engine from 1996-1997., Subaru WRX Version 4, GC8E with EJ20 engine from 1997-1998. Designed for manual transmission vehicles. If you have an automatic model, please contact your local Link ECU reseller to discuss Direct Automatic Transmission Control compatibility. Air temp sensor highly recommended. Most factory features are supported. This ECU will need a modification before E-Throttle is usable.
Part number
227-4000
Software
PCLink (free)
Logging
512MB onboard
Links
Product page ↗Price source ↗
Fits
Subaru Impreza WRX / STI
Tuning
Find a Link ECU tuner with a dyno
Maker
Link ECU: history, software and every model

Where to buy the WRX4X (Subaru WRX & STI V3-4)

2 sellers found

LowestUS$1,276Link ECU (official store) · New Zealand
TypicalUS$1,401median of 2 priced
HighestUS$1,52520% above lowest
In stock0 of 2as listed
NZD 2,271≈ US$1,276
USD 1,525

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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