Nissan 180/200sx (CA18)

MaxxECU Plugin ECU solution for Nissan 180/200SX with CA18 engine

Easy installation

Just a few hours of work and you are getting your Nissan S13 up and running

Remove the stock air-flow meter

Remove and replace the stock air-flow meter with MaxxECU built-in MAP-sensor up till 43 psi/3 bar of boost

Nissan CA18

Small Nissan engine with potential, if you make all the necessary internal changes

Selected MaxxECU advantages
  • Built-in MAP-sensor (up to 43 psi / 3bar of boost pressure)
  • MDash/RealDash Android app connectivity
  • Superfast USB communication
  • High or low impedance injector support
  • No changes in original electronics
  • Direct access to up to 8 EGT-sensors
Selected vehicle features
  • Uses stock harness, easy installation
  • The air mass meter is removed
  • Controls idle valve, AC, tachometer and other instruments
  • Stock lambda sensor(s) is replaced with the included wideband sensor
Selected MaxxECU functions
  • Boost control
  • Launch control
  • Shift-cut
  • Lambda control
  • Boost level switching
Compatibility
Target engines of MaxxECU V1
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU V1 inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
  • 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
  • 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
  • 8 inputs for EGT sensors. No extra electronics needed
MaxxECU V1 outputs
  • 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 8 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-7 (2A) GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU V1 technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 528g (without mounting brackets)
  • 140x106x46mm (excluding protruding connectors and mounting brackets)
  • Aluminium casing
MaxxECU V1 revision updates
Rev 9
  • Added support for Bosch LSU 4.9 WBO sensor
Rev 7
  • Twice as much logging memory and higher logging speed (100Hz)
  • DIN 1/2 can be used with a VR sensor directly
Rev 6
  • Injector outputs can power up to 8A per output (enables dual 2400cc Deka injectors per output).
  • Internal wideband lambda can measure even richer fuel mixtures, below lambda 0.65 (for methanol engines)
Rev 4
  • Selectable voltage on the TACH output (5 or 12V)
  • GPO7 can be used as digital input DIN3
Target engines for MaxxECU STREET
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 6 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU STREET inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2, 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or to control additional functions
  • 2 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as for measurement of fuel/oil pressure
  • 2 digital inputs used for example for speed sensors (Hall) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
MaxxECU STREET outputs
  • 6 injectors outputs. High impedance only
  • 6 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 4 outputs for extra features. Can be used to control virtually anything. Fuel pumps, idle control, boost solenoids, nitrous, shift lights, fans, warning lights, etc. GPO 1-3 (2A), GPO 8 (5A)
MaxxECU STREET technical
  • CAN bus (additional wires required)
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • Weight: 520g
  • 140x134x42mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
  • Aluminium casing
Target engines of MaxxECU RACE
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 8 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU RACE inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses a sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 2 extra temperature sensors. Can be used as switches or control of additional functions
  • 2 knock sensor inputs
  • 6 extra 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement oil/fuel pressure
  • 4 extra digital inputs used for example speed sensors (VR / Hall) or switches
  • 8 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs (1200C/2200F) in separate harness
MaxxECU RACE outputs
  • 8 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 8 ignition outputs. 5V signal to drive ignition modules, CDI units or coils
  • 9 extra LOW DRIVING outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8,10 (2A), GPO 9 (5A)
  • 2 extra +12V DRIVING outputs (GPO 15,16) (2A)
  • 4 extra motor outputs (ex E-Throttle). GPO 11-14 (2A)
MaxxECU RACE technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz.
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the trigger, injectors and knock detection
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 880g
  • 155x195x40mm (including mounting points, excluding connector)
Target Engines of MaxxECU PRO
  • All 1-12 cylinder engines (4-stroke)
  • Up to 12 cylinders fully sequentially
  • Up to 12 cylinders in wasted spark
MaxxECU PRO inputs
  • Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
  • Coolant temperature sensor (CLT)
  • Throttle position sensor (TPS)
  • Dual lambda (WBO) sensor. Uses sensor directly connected to the ECU without any additional electronics. Supports Bosch LSU 4.2 and 4.9
  • 2 trigger inputs. VR or digital. Automatic trigger level detection. The signals are processed by a completely separated processor for maximum performance and immunity against interference
  • 6 temperature sensors. Can be used for logging or control of additional functions
  • 16 0-5V inputs. Can be used for additional sensors such as measurement of fuel / oil pressure
  • 10 digital inputs used for example speed sensors (4 can use VR-sensors) or switches
  • Built-in 400kPa MAP-sensor for up to 3bar/43PSI of boost
  • 12 EGT TYPE-K/N inputs with separate harness (up tp 1200C/2200F
MaxxECU PRO outputs
  • 16 peak/hold injector outputs. 1-2 high or low impedance injectors per output. 8A per output
  • 12 ignition outputs. 5V signals to drive ignition modules, CDI units / coils
  • 30 extra outputs for additional features. Can be adjusted to control virtually anything like fuel pumps, idle valves. GPO 1-8 (2A), GPO 9/10 (5A), GPO 11-14(2A), GPO 15-23 (12V sourcing, 4A), GPO 23-30 (1.5A)
  • Dual E-Throttle support
MaxxECU PRO technical
  • CAN bus for expansion modules, OEM vehicle CAN, OBDII
  • USB communication for tuning with MTune
  • Bluetooth for connecting to mobile devices with MDash
  • 8MB memory for internal logging, up to 1000Hz
  • Supply voltage 8-22V
  • ARM Cortex-M3 120MHz main processor. Three extra processors to handle the triggers, injectors and EGT
  • Resolution on ignition: 0.1 degrees
  • Resolution on injectors: 0.001 ms
  • Updates the fuel and ignition calculations 2000 times per second
  • The fastest PC communication on the market
  • 50Hz sampling rate on all EGT inputs
  • 1000Hz sampling rate on all analog inputs
  • Weight: 1137g
  • 252x180x40mm excluding protruding connectors
  • Built-in accelerometer up to 8G
  • Waterproofed aluminium case with shock absorbers
MTune tuning features
MaxxECU trigger support
See supported trigger system in online tech pages.
MaxxECU engine protections
  • EGT fuel correction
  • Lean power cut
  • EGT power cut
  • Rev limit
  • Advanced warning and protection system
  • Lambda fuel correction
MaxxECU auto transmission support
MaxxECU functionality
  • Launch control (up to three stages)
  • Rolling launch
  • Anti-lag using solenoid or E-Throttle
  • Traction control
  • Power management
  • Shift-cut
  • Overrun fuel cut
  • Lambda control (closed loop)
  • Nitrous control
  • AC control
  • Boost control (closed/open loop), extra compensation tables.
  • Boost level switching
  • E-Throttle support
  • VANOS/VVTi support
  • Logging: Internal up to 1000Hz, PC logging 20Hz
  • Built-in error diagnostics and handling
  • Idle control using E-Throttle, idle solenoid, stepper motor or ignition timing
  • Closed loop anti-stall
  • Ignition timing lock for easy synchronization with timing light
  • Flex fuel
MaxxECU advanced features
  • Speed limiters
  • Individual fuel correction per cylinder
  • Injector staging
  • Virtual fuel tank/fuel consumption
  • Filters on TPS, RPM and MAP signals
  • Trailing ignition
  • Virtual inputs/internal outputs to activate internal functions
  • Use of TYPE-K sensor to report IAT up to 350 degree C/660 F
  • Wastegate control with CO2 for predictable boost
  • Extra user table activation based on user defined settings
  • After launch power limit, function to control traction after launch
  • CAN inputs (advanced) - Receive CAN data from external electronics and use in MaxxECU, such as OEM vehicle buttons.
  • Automatic starting and stopping of internal log function based on user conditions (speed, load, error code etc.)
  • Timers and distance counters
  • CAN for OEM protocols, OBDII, and CAN modules
  • Clutch slip control with user defined tables (as an example)
  • Measure injector resistance directly from software
  • Built-in trigger oscilloscope
  • Built-in trigger logger
  • Flexible load/speed axis selection
  • Flexible user output functions
  • Flexible user PWM/FREQ output functions
  • Speedometer output function
  • Tachometer output selectable 5/12V, supports external flyback coil
  • Sequential gearbox control
MaxxECU Plugin ECU adapter for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine
MaxxECU Plugin ECU for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine
MaxxECU Plugin adapter ECU for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine
MaxxECU STREET Plugin ECU for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine
MaxxECU V1 Plugin ECU for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine
MaxxECU RACE Plugin ECU for Nissan 180/200 with CA18 engine

Included items

STANDARD

EXTRA

MaxxECU unit
Plugin adapter harness
USB cable for communication
Push-lock to barb (MAP-sensor connection)
MAP-sensor push-to-lock hose kit
Printed quick start guide
All items in a box
Bosch LSU 4.2 wideband oxygen sensor
LSU 4.2 connector
WBO (LSU) harness