{"product_id":"link-g4x-evo9x-plug-in-ecu-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-ix-and-evolution-viii-3-plug-ecu","title":"Link G4X EVO9X Plug-In ECU, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX and Evolution VIII (3-Plug ECU)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EVO9X is Link's G4X plug-in ECU for the CT9A Lancer Evolution IX, and it is also the right unit for any Evo VIII with the 3-plug factory ECU. \u003cstrong\u003eLink splits the Evo VIII by plug count, not year: 3 plugs take this EVO9X, 4 plugs need the EVO8X (203-4000), and the wrong one will not plug in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes into the factory ECU case on the original loom and ships with a startup map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A), 4G63T, 2005-2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (CT9A) with the 3-plug factory ECU\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2003-2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvo VIII: count the connectors on your factory ECU.\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 plugs: this EVO9X. 4 plugs: you need the EVO8X (203-4000). The split is by plug count, not model year, and the wrong ECU will not plug in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual transmission only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the connector on your factory ECU with the header shown in the product photos before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation is a board swap into your factory ECU case, closed up with the supplied aluminium end plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate JDM Evo VIII: the intercooler spray relay is often on a different pin, and Link's manual covers the one-wire fix (loom pin 35 to ECU pin 56).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Throttle ready: wire the throttle through the expansion connector with Link's XS Expansion Loom (101-0106, sold separately). The ECU drives it directly, so no external E-Throttle controller is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt arrives with a base map that gets the engine started; that is a starting point, not a finished tune. Tuning is done in Link's free PCLink software on a Windows laptop, and the USB tuning cable is in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the Evo IX's MIVEC variable inlet cam timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAP from the factory sensor on models that have one, selected by a jumper, or the onboard sensor: 4.0 bar absolute on older bottom boards, 7.0 bar on newer ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the factory intake air temperature sensor on non-European-spec cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Throttle outputs on the expansion connector, so no external controller is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnock input on the factory knock sensor, and two CAN buses for a dash, keypad or CAN lambda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG4X feature set: flex fuel, open- and closed-loop boost control, dual closed-loop lambda, engine protection limiters, CAN keypad support and a built-in trigger scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch control, anti-lag, traction control, nitrous control, gear shift and paddle shift control, cruise control and a race timer with power management, plus 512 MB of onboard data logging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 190 x 160 x 30 mm (7.48 x 6.30 x 1.18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 260 g (9.17 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage: 6.5-24 V (36 V maximum input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning connection: LTW 6-pin USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunications: 2 CAN buses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: EVO9X ECU, Evo IX aluminium end plate, USB tuning cable, anti-static strap, Link stickers, plug-in manual card and product registration card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Link ECU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67623615103221,"sku":"204-4000","price":3351.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8832\/4597\/files\/204-4000.1.jpg?v=1791232332","url":"https:\/\/evolutionplusperformance.ca\/products\/link-g4x-evo9x-plug-in-ecu-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-ix-and-evolution-viii-3-plug-ecu","provider":"Evolution Plus Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}