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rusEFI Proteus (F7, legacy) ECU

MidWire-in
US$800
rusEFI store, listed as LegacyChecked

The rusEFI Proteus (F7, legacy) is a mid-range wire-in engine control unit (ECU) from rusEFI. It has 12 injector and 12 ignition outputs, support for up to 12 cylinders, 2 drive-by-wire throttle channels and knock control. List price is US$800. One seller lists it at US$800.

Prices checked . Specs from rusEFI's published data.

Pixel illustration of the rusEFI Proteus (F7, legacy)
rusEFI Proteus (F7, legacy) product photo
Photo: rusEFI · shop.rusefi.com ↗

Key specs

12INJECTORS
12IGNITION
12MAX CYL
2DBW
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
16 low-side outputs, 12x 5V ignition, IP68 case; superseded by Huge ($850)
Software
TunerStudio / rusEFI console, free (open source)
Logging
SD card
Links
Product page ↗
Plug-ins
rusEFI makes 17 model-specific plug-in fitments. Find one for your car
Maker
rusEFI: history, software and every model

Where to buy the Proteus (F7, legacy)

1 sellers found

LowestUS$800rusEFI Store · USA
TypicalUS$800median of 1 priced
HighestUS$800
In stock1 of 1as listed
rusEFI Store ↗
USUSA Maker in stock
USD 800listed as "Proteus 12 Cylinder ECU (Legacy)", Proteus F7

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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