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"What do I need to get started with ECMLink?"

We get asked this question a lot. And like many others before it, it's a simple question with a complicated answer. It always boils down to “well, it depends”.

Simple stuff - the basics

Platforms

First, let's get the simple stuff out of the way. ECMLink is compatible with at least the following turbo-charged platforms. I've grouped them according to the “special conditions” each grouping tends to have. I'll try to make each grouping “linkable” to a page with details about the special considerations of that grouping as I find time.

In addition, we have a version available for the following as well.

  • 1992-1995 Lancer EVO 1-3
  • 1992-1995 Lancer 1.8L GSR
  • 1992-1995 RVR

ECUs

EPROM ECUs

ECMLink is only compatible with EPROM model ECUs. If you're not sure what that means, look at the Socket ID page for details. Basically, it means your ECU must be one of the ECUs produced at the factory with an external EPROM chip. We desolder that EPROM chip, install a socket in its place and then install our ECMLink flash module into this socket.

So check your ECU to find out if you have an EPROM ECU or not. Another good page for reference is our EPROM ECU page.

Non-EPROM ECUs

If you do have an EPROM ECU, then all hope is not lost. You can either locate a compatible EPROM ECU on various traders or classifieds or E-bay auctions. Or we can often convert you non-EPROM ECU to EPROM for you. Those conversions are complicated and more expensive than a standard socket job on an EPROM ECU and we're often out-of-stock on those conversion boards for weeks on end. But we do still offer the service and even it's not currently listed on our website, we can sometimes allocate a spare conversion board for someone ready to order.

To get some idea of what's involved in this conversion process, have a look at the following.

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