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ECU Upgrade Suggestions for DCT R32 GTR

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Looking for some feedback on my next ECU choice!

I have an R32 GTR, I have been on the G4+ PNP for many many years. No complaints, and generally like the software. Haven't ever used anything but Link.

However the build has evolved over time and I am currently 100% out of I/O, CAN, Tables, and just overall processing power. Motor was just pulled to put in a big power RB32, and I want to upgrade the ECU and generally clean up this while I can.

Aside from all the standard sensors for the car and some basic I/O, it running DBW, has CAN communication to/from digital dash, Syvecs AWD controller(electric t-case), CAN LAMBDA, ECU Master EGT to CAN, DCT trans controller(HTG currently, will be switching to CANTCU).

Flat shift torque control is huge for me, which hasn't really been great with the G4+. And I want to add a CAN keypad to clean up a handful of hard wired buttons, brushless fuel pump control, and a few other things.

Below is a high level overview of the current ECU setup.

[url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Sz-YnXlSJva3Ey9kf36Pm25cF1q_m-oKeKBjmASGbk/edit?usp=sharing]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Sz-YnXlSJva3Ey9kf36Pm25cF1q_m-oKeKBjmASGbk/edit?usp=sharing

I was originally thinking staying with Link and going with the G5 Voodoo, however I am also looking at the Haltech Nexus S3 as it seems to do a lot of the same for cheaper, just missing some I/O compared to the G5.

I would steer clear of Haltech for this build, they don't have a very flexible CAN system and you'd be forced to switch to their product line for things like EGT and Lambda. I also find their keypad functionality lacking compared to other brands.

Link G5 wouldn't be a bad choice, G4X was a big step up from G4+ imo. Ecumaster Pro series also a contender, and I'd look into Maxx since they can control a DCT over can. I've only done HTG with the DCT's and fully understand wanting to switch, but you'd have to research for yourself what specific features Maxx vs CAN TCU offer there.

The usual advice is "whatever your tuner prefers" as that's generally going to get you the best result IF said tuner is capable of using ECU's that meet the project goals.

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