Link G4X Plug-In ECU for Mitsubishi EVO 4-8 (4 plug) EVO8X - 203-4000

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The Link G4+ range of engine management systems are already well known for delivering class-leading performance without sacrificing factory levels of drivability.

The G4x takes this a step further with massively enhanced logging, mapping, maths and channel configuration.

The G4x plug-in ECUs are designed to be the most complete plug-in solution yet.

 

This EVO plug-in ECU will save you time and money as it will plug straight into the vehicle’s original wiring loom without the need for messy adaptor harnesses. It replaces the original circuit board inside the factory ECU enclosure and mounts using the factory brackets.

 

This Link G4+ EVO4-8 plug-in ECU is suitable for the models listed below:

  • CN9A Lancer Evolution 4
  • CP9A Lancer Evolution 5, 6 & 6.5 (TME)
  • CT9A Lancer Evolution 7
  • CT9A Lancer Evolution 8 (models with 4-plug ECU only)
 
This plug has also been successfully used in some other manual-transmission Lancer models of the same era such as the 1.8L Turbo GSR (EVO4 shape) with 4G93 engine.

 

Note: Some Evo 8 models use a 3-plug ECU. These cars require the Link G4X Evo 9 plug-in ECU.

 

Once the installation is complete, the Link G4X allows a good tuner to achieve an optimal state of tune to get the most out of any combination of modifications.

 

All Link G4X plug-in ECUs come with a base map. While these maps are designed to help save time for you and your tuner, it is essential that these are used simply as a starting point for further tuning.

 

The engine can easily be converted to speed density by removing the air flow meter and instead using a suitable MAP and air temperature sensor.  Likewise, this ECU can also be setup to control boost electronically with in-cabin adjustment. This eliminates the need to purchase a separate electronic boost control system.

 

The vehicle’s original sensors & actuators are used except for the following exceptions:

 

 

  • MAP sensor – This ECU comes with an on-board 4.0Bar (up to 44psi boost) MAP sensor. For boost pressures above 44psi a  higher reading external MAP sensor may be purchased (we have many types in stock). An external MAP sensor can be connected to the existing wiring that was previously used for the mass air flow sensor. Alternatively, an external MAP sensor may also be connected to the expansion connector of the ECU using the XS Loom (sold separately). Some EVO VII & EVO VIII models have a factory MAP sensor and these are also supported.
 
  • Inlet Air Temp Sensor (IAT) – An IAT sensor (sold separately) should be installed just prior to the throttle body. This can be connected using existing wiring that was previously used for the mass airflow sensor.
 
  • Electronic Boost Control – The factory boost solenoid control wiring is used, however the boost solenoid itself must be upgraded on applications using an external wastegate or elevated boost levels. If in-cabin boost adjustment is required then a boost knob or boost switch is also needed. These can be connected to the expansion connector of the ECU using the XS Loom.
 
  •  Injectors – This ECU will support injectors of any flow rating. However, it is important to check the impedance (or resistance) of injectors. The G4X plug-in is designed to be used with high impedance injectors. Low impedance injectors may only be used with ballast resistors. Luckily, all EVO models have low impedance injectors with a factory-fitted ballast system so no changes are necessary. DO NOT remove the factory fitted ballast resistors unless the injectors are changed to a high impedance type.

 

 

Extra sensor inputs

The expansion connectors on the Link G4X board is provided to allow the easy connection of additional ECU inputs. The two expansion connectors on this particular plug-in model provides the following:

 

  • 2 x 5V Supply
  • 2 sensor grounds
  • 4 digital inputs
  • 4 analogue voltage inputs
  • 1 analogue temperature inputs

 

 

These may be used for functions such as driver adjustable boost control, wideband lambda input, external MAP sensor, fuel pressure and oil pressure.

 

Outputs

Any redundant outputs may be reconfigured & used for alternative uses. Examples include, shift light, water injection, NOS control etc. 

The PlugIn ECU is capable of the following features, if the car it is being used in can support them.

Engine configurations are pre-set into PlugIn ECUs with a "start" base map.

Engine Configurations

  • 1-12 Cylinder Distributed
  • 2-12 Cylinder Wasted Spark
  • 1-8 Cylinder Direct Spark
  • Odd Fire Engines
  • 2-Stroke, 4 Stroke and Rotary Engines
  • Configurable Firing Order
  • Configurable TDC Points (for odd fire)
  • Inputs/Outputs

  • 8 x High Current Injector Drives (suits high impedance injectors)
  • 8 x Auxiliary Outputs (All PWM capable). Aux5-8 can control Stepper Motors and drive High or Low
  • 11 Digital Inputs (All capable of reading frequencies up to 10kHz)
  • +5V Out
  • +8V Out
  • 4 Temperature Inputs (Configurable pull-ups on ANT1&2)
  • 12 x 0-5V Analog Inputs
  • 2 x Trigger Inputs (Reluctor, Optical or Hall Sensors)
  • On Board Baro
  • 3 Axis Accelerometer
  • Fueling adjustments

  • Traditional, Modelled and Modelled Multi-Fuel Equations
  • Single-Point Group, Multi-Point Group, Sequential, Semi-Sequential, Group Staged, Sequential Staged and Sequential/Multi Point Group Staged injection modes
  • Asynchronous injection (can add more fuel after initial injection if conditions change)
  • Quick tune (automated fuel tuning)
  • Up to 440 Zone Fuel Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
  • Multiple Fuel Tables
  • Up to 6D Fuel Mapping (3D Fuel Table + 3x3D Overlay trim tables)
  • Injection Rate Control for Group Injection Modes
  • Master Enrichment for Traditional Fuel tuning
  • Pre-Crank Prime
  • First Crank Prime
  • Crank Enrichment
  • Post Start Enrichment
  • Warm Up Enrichment
  • Acceleration Enrichment
  • IAT Fuel Correction
  • Injector Deadtime Compensation
  • Injector Short Pulse Width Compensation
  • Injector Timing Control with Beginning, Middle or End Injection Definable
  • AFR Table Correction
  • Dual Closed Loop Lambda
  • Individual Cylinder Fuel Trims
  • Overrun Fuel Cut
  • Idle Load Trims
  • Fuel Temperature Correction
  • Barometric pressure compensation
  • Injector test function
  • Ignition Adjustments

  • Distributor, Twin Distributor, Wasted Spark, Direct Spark, Rotary leading Wasted and Rotary
  • Leading Direct Ignition Modes
  • Up to 440 Zone Ignition Table with configurable load and RPM centers. Configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
  • Configurable Maximum Advance
  • Configurable Spark Duration
  • Configurable Spark Edge
  • Dwell Time Table with configurable X and Y Axis Parameters
  • Multiple Ignition Tables
  • Up to 6D Ignition Mapping (3D Ignition Table + 3x3D Overlay Trim Tables)
  • Individual Cylinder Ignition Trim
  • IAT Trim
  • Voltage Correction
  • ECT Trim
  • OEM Compatibility
  • CDI Compatibility
  • Transient ignition retard
  • Adjustable ignition delay compensation
  • Ignition test function
  • Idle ignition control
  • Limits

  • Engine Temperature Dependent Progressive Limiting
  • Dual Vehicle Speed Limits
  • System Voltage Limit
  • User Configurable RPM Limits based on external input
  • MAP Limit with dual tables
  • Optional hard cut
  • Progressive cut control
  • Selectable fuel or ignition limiting
  • Ignition trim and configurable trim decay
  • Adjustable control range
  • Selectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)
  • Auxiliary Output Options

  • Each Output independently configurable
  • Unused ignition and Fuel outputs available as auxiliary outputs
  • General Purpose Outputs
  • General Purpose PWM Outputs
  • Fuel Pump Control
  • Fuel Pump Speed Control
  • Engine Fan Control
  • Air Con Clutch Control
  • Air Con Fan Control
  • Intercooler Spray Control
  • Tacho Control
  • Speedo Control
  • Check Engine Light
  • Purge Solenoid
  • Oxygen Sensor Heater
  • Switched Cam Solenoid Control
  • ECU Hold Power Control
  • Shift Light Control
  • Starter Control
  • VVT Cam Solenoid
  • Boost Control Solenoid
  • Test functions for each output
  • Closed loop Stepper Control & Rotary Oil Pump Control
  • Idle Speed Soloenoid
  • Idle Speed Stepper
  • Internal Ethrottle Controller
  • External EThrottle
  • Digital Inputs

  • Each channel independently configurable with pull-up resistors and active state control
  • All digital inputs capable of reading frequencies of up to 10kHz
  • Duty Cycle measuring on all digital inputs
  • Turbo speed
  • Ethanol Sensor Control
  • Wheel Speed Detection on all digital inputs with additional general-purpose speed inputs
  • Anti-Theft control through digital inputs, over CAN or both
  • General Purpose switches, speeds, rpms and frequencies
  • large variety of input types
  • Analog Inputs

  • Each input independently configurable with preset or custom calibrations and configurable fault conditions
  • Built in 3 axis accelerometer
  • Built in Barometric Pressure Sensor
  • Large variety of Analog input functions
  • General Purpose Temperatures, Pressures, Rotary Switches and more
  • Built in Wideband Controller
  • Analog Inputs can also be used as Digital Inputs
  • Large number of built in calibrations
  • Ten Calibration Tables and 3 Linear Calibrations for when a custom calibration is required
  • Triggering

  • Digital Trigger Decoding
  • Reluctor, Optical Proximity or Hall Sensors
  • Programmable filtering and arming thresholds
  • Configurable trigger patterns or preset triggering options
  • Supports nearly all OEM trigger patterns and custom trigger arrangements
  • Programmable Math Processing

  • Eight individually controllable math channels with up to four parameters in each
  • Math channels can be used as table axis’s and as digital or analog inputs
  • Motor-Sport Features

  • Anti Lag
  • Launch control
  • Gear Shift Control (Digital Inputs, Gear Lever Force or Gear Barrel Position)
  • Traction control
  • Anti-Lag System

  • Dual 3D Fuel enrichment, Ignition cut and Ignition retard Tables
  • Optional Cyclic idle (normal and cool-down)
  • Optional 3D Idle controller Override Tables (one for Antilag and one for Cyclic Idle)
  • Lockout condiitons based on engine speed and throttle position with hysteresis
  • Launch Control

  • Single RPM, 3D RPM Table or Latched (RPM when button pressed) Launch modes
  • Progressive cut control
  • Selectable fuel or ignition limiting
  • Selectable cut effect (adaptive or constant)
  • Adjustable control range
  • Vehicle speed controlled
  • Ignition Trim with optional 3D table and relative or absolute ignition angle options
  • Optional 3D Fuel Trim table
  • Gear Shift Control

  • Digital input (clutch switch), gear lever force (sequential gearbox), gear lever force (H pattern gearbox), and gear barrel position sensor input options
  • Timed or controlled modes
  • Adjustable progressive cut levels
  • Power re-introduction control
  • Ignition retard control
  • Fuel enrichment control
  • Cut duration based on gear
  • Traction Control

  • Disable switch
  • Various Lockout conditions
  • Multiple 3D slip Threshold tables
  • Traction Control - controlled tyre slip to improve vehicle safety and driveability
  • Uses an advanced Torque Management system to reduce engine torque
  • Idle Control

  • Solenoid, Stepper or EThrottle Control
  • Open or Closed loop actuator control and Closed loop Ignition control available
  • Large variety of position offsets for open loop and additional target offsets for closed loop actuator control
  • Specific start-up offsets and hold times
  • Dashpot functionality to smooth re-entry into idle and prevent undershoot
  • Electronic Throttle Control

  • Has an internal EThrottle Controller and supports external controllers
  • Multiple 3D target tables
  • Boost Control

  • Open or Closed Loop Boost Control
  • Multiple Target and Base Position Tables
  • Multiple Trim tables
  • Boost by Gear control
  • Knock Control

  • 2 Built in Knock inputs
  • Fuel Enrichment and Ignition Retard functionality
  • Adjustable frequency filter
  • Adjustable gain (per cylinder)
  • Individual cylinder detection
  • Individual cylinder ignition retard and fuel enrich
  • Adjustable detection angle (start/end)
  • Noise threshold table (3D)
  • Adjustable ignition retard and fuel enrich sensitivity
  • Configurable ignition reintroduction and fuel enrich decay
  • Variable Valve Timing Control

  • Up to 4 cams independent control
  • Supports many OEM applications
  • Closed loop control
  • Multiple 3D Cam angle target tables
  • Optional advanced PID control settings for advanced tuners
  • Automatic function for calibrating cam angles
  • Chassis and Body

  • AC Control - Basic and Advanced modes available
  • AntiTheft - Via Digital Input, CAN or both
  • Speed based cruise control (EThrottle only)
  • Gear Detection - CAN, RPM/Speed or Analog Position Sensor
  • Individual wheel speed sources with the ability to specify Driving and Non-Driving wheel speed sources
  • Starter control - Multiple options available from very basic to Touch to start.
  • Torque Management

    Logging

  • 512Mb of 32bit Internal logging memory
  • Up to 250 ECU Logging channels
  • Up to 1kHz per channel with a maximum total sample rate of 100kSamples/s when using ECU Logging
  • Unlimited channels when using PCLink logging
  • Communications

  • Tuning Port USB on board
  • Two CAN buses
  • Custom CAN configuration allowing tuners and end users to add support for new CAN devices
  • Processing

  • 150 MHz Specialised Engine Management Microprocessor
  • Ignition control to 0.1 degree, fuel to 0.01 ms
  • 32 Bit Floating Point Calculation
  • 12 Bit ADC Resolution
  • 20000+ RPM
  • 4Gb Non Volatile Flash
  • Environment

  • Internal Temperature Range -10 - 85oC
  • Ambient Temperature Range -30 - 90oC
  • Voltage 8 - 22V
  • Operating Current 200mA
  • Electrical protection on all inputs and outputs
  • Onboard Barometric Pressure Sensor
  • Packaging Contents

  • G4X PlugInX ECU
  • Wiring and Installation Instructions
  • 2 large Link Stickers
  • 2 small Link Stickers
  • Manufacturing Standard – ISO 13485