Are you looking to break free from the limitations of your factory ECU in your 1996-1998 Honda Civic? The Link G4X CivicLink Plug and Play ECU is engineered to revolutionize your driving experience. Specifically designed for 6th generation Honda Civics with OBD2 systems, this ECU is the ultimate upgrade for enthusiasts seeking enhanced performance, precision tuning, and seamless integration.
This isn’t just another aftermarket part; it’s a complete engine management solution that fits directly into your Civic’s existing factory enclosure. Forget about complicated wiring or modifications – installation is incredibly straightforward. Our Honda Civic OBD2 ECU plugs directly into your factory harness, making it a true plug-and-play upgrade. For those wanting even more customization, a built-in connector provides additional input and output options for features like oil pressure sensors, anti-lag systems, and advanced data logging.
Take Control of Your Engine’s Performance
The Link G4X ECU for the 96-98 Honda Civic OBD2 system is packed with features that empower you to fine-tune your engine for optimal performance, efficiency, or anything in between. Whether you’re aiming for track-day dominance, spirited street driving, or improved fuel economy, this ECU provides the tools and flexibility you need.
Extensive Engine Configuration Capabilities
No matter your engine setup, the Link G4X is ready. It supports a wide array of engine configurations, including:
- Versatile Cylinder Support: From 1 to 12 cylinder distributed and 2 to 12 cylinder wasted spark ignitions, to 1-8 cylinder direct spark systems.
- Special Engine Types: Handles odd fire engines, 2-stroke, 4-stroke, and rotary engines with ease.
- Firing Order and TDC Flexibility: Fully configurable firing order and Top Dead Center (TDC) points, essential for specialized engine builds.
Unmatched Input and Output Versatility
The Link G4X OBD2 ECU for the 96-98 Civic boasts a comprehensive suite of inputs and outputs, giving you extensive control and monitoring capabilities:
- High-Performance Injector Drives: Equipped with 8 high current injector drives, compatible with high impedance injectors.
- PWM Capable Auxiliary Outputs: 8 auxiliary outputs, all PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) capable, with Aux 5-8 designed to control stepper motors and operate in high or low drive modes.
- Digital Input Mastery: 11 digital inputs, each capable of reading frequencies up to 10kHz, perfect for high-speed sensor data.
- Sensor Power Outputs: Dedicated +5V and +8V outputs for powering external sensors.
- Temperature Monitoring: 4 temperature inputs with configurable pull-ups on ANT1 & 2 for precise temperature readings.
- Analog Input Abundance: 12 x 0-5V analog inputs for a wide range of sensor types.
- Advanced Trigger Inputs: 2 trigger inputs compatible with Reluctor, Optical, or Hall sensors, ensuring accurate engine position detection.
- Integrated Sensors: On-board Barometric pressure sensor and a 3-axis accelerometer for comprehensive environmental and motion data.
Precision Fueling Adjustments for Optimal Power and Efficiency
The Link G4X empowers you with unparalleled control over your fuel delivery, crucial for maximizing power and efficiency in your 96-98 Honda Civic OBD2:
- Advanced Fueling Equations: Choose between Traditional, Modelled, and Modelled Multi-Fuel equations to suit your tuning preferences and engine complexity.
- Flexible Injection Modes: Supports Single-Point Group, Multi-Point Group, Sequential, Semi-Sequential, Group Staged, Sequential Staged, and Sequential/Multi Point Group Staged injection modes for tailored fuel delivery strategies.
- Asynchronous Injection: Dynamically adjust fuel delivery even after initial injection based on changing engine conditions.
- Quick Tune Automated Tuning: Utilize automated fuel tuning for fast and efficient base map creation.
- High-Resolution Fuel Tables: Up to 440 Zone Fuel Table with configurable load and RPM centers, and customizable X and Y axis parameters for precise fuel mapping.
- Multiple Fuel Table Options: Utilize multiple fuel tables and up to 6D Fuel Mapping (3D Fuel Table + 3x3D Overlay trim tables) for sophisticated fuel strategies.
- Comprehensive Fueling Trims and Corrections: Includes Injection Rate Control, Master Enrichment, Pre-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, AFR Table Correction, Dual Closed Loop Lambda, Individual Cylinder Fuel Trims, Overrun Fuel Cut, Idle Load Trims, Fuel Temperature Correction, and Barometric pressure compensation.
- Injector Testing: Built-in injector test function for easy diagnostics.
Ignition Control Tailored for Performance
Maximize combustion efficiency and power with the Link G4X’s advanced ignition adjustments for your 96-98 Civic OBD2:
- Versatile Ignition Modes: Supports Distributor, Twin Distributor, Wasted Spark, Direct Spark, Rotary leading Wasted and Rotary Leading Direct Ignition Modes to accommodate various ignition system types.
- High-Resolution Ignition Tables: Up to 440 Zone Ignition Table with configurable load and RPM centers, and customizable X and Y axis parameters for precise ignition timing.
- Configurable Spark Parameters: Adjust Maximum Advance, Spark Duration, and Spark Edge to fine-tune ignition characteristics.
- Dwell Time Control: Dwell Time Table with configurable X and Y Axis Parameters for optimal coil charging.
- Multiple Ignition Tables and 6D Mapping: Utilize multiple ignition tables and up to 6D Ignition Mapping (3D Ignition Table + 3x3D Overlay Trim Tables) for advanced ignition strategies.
- Individual Cylinder and Environmental Trims: Individual Cylinder Ignition Trim, IAT Trim, Voltage Correction, and ECT Trim for precise ignition adjustments based on conditions.
- OEM and CDI Compatibility: Ensures compatibility with OEM and CDI ignition systems.
- Transient and Idle Ignition Control: Includes Transient ignition retard and Idle ignition control for smooth transitions and stable idling.
- Ignition Testing: Built-in ignition test function for easy diagnostics.
Advanced Limits and Safety Features
Protect your engine and optimize performance with configurable limits:
- Temperature Dependent Limiting: Engine Temperature Dependent Progressive Limiting to prevent overheating.
- Dual Speed Limits: Dual Vehicle Speed Limits for safety and track regulations.
- System Voltage Limit: System Voltage Limit to protect against voltage fluctuations.
- User Configurable RPM Limits: User Configurable RPM Limits based on external input for customized rev limits.
- MAP Limit with Dual Tables: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Limit with dual tables for boost control and engine protection.
- Selectable Limiting Methods: Optional hard cut, Progressive cut control, and selectable fuel or ignition limiting.
- Adjustable Control Range and Cut Effect: Ignition trim with configurable trim decay, adjustable control range, and selectable cut effect (adaptive or constant).
Flexible Auxiliary Output Options
Customize your vehicle’s functions with versatile auxiliary outputs:
- Independently Configurable Outputs: Each output is independently configurable for maximum flexibility.
- Multi-Purpose Outputs: General Purpose Outputs and General Purpose PWM Outputs for controlling various vehicle systems.
- Dedicated System Controls: 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, and VVT Cam Solenoid control.
- Boost and Idle Control: Boost Control Solenoid, Closed loop Stepper Control & Rotary Oil Pump Control, Idle Speed Solenoid, Idle Speed Stepper, Internal EThrottle Controller, and External EThrottle control.
- Output Testing: Test functions for each output to simplify setup and troubleshooting.
Versatile Digital and Analog Inputs
Connect a wide range of sensors and switches with highly configurable inputs:
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Configurable Digital Inputs: Each channel is independently configurable with pull-up resistors and active state control, and frequency reading up to 10kHz.
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Duty Cycle Measurement: Duty Cycle measuring on all digital inputs for PWM signals.
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Specialized Sensor Inputs: Turbo speed sensor and Ethanol Sensor Control inputs.
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Wheel Speed Detection: Wheel Speed Detection on all digital inputs with additional general-purpose speed inputs for traction control and vehicle dynamics.
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Anti-Theft Control: Anti-Theft control through digital inputs, over CAN or both for enhanced security.
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General Purpose Inputs: General Purpose switches, speeds, RPMs and frequencies input types for various sensor applications.
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Configurable Analog Inputs: Each input is independently configurable with preset or custom calibrations and configurable fault conditions.
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Built-in Sensors: Built-in 3 axis accelerometer and Barometric Pressure Sensor.
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Wide Range of Analog Input Functions: General Purpose Temperatures, Pressures, Rotary Switches, and more.
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Built-in Wideband Controller: Integrated Wideband Controller for direct AFR sensor connection.
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Dual Function Inputs: Analog Inputs can also be used as Digital Inputs for increased flexibility.
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Extensive Calibrations: Large number of built-in calibrations and Ten Calibration Tables and 3 Linear Calibrations for custom sensor integration.
Advanced Triggering and Processing Power
Ensure accurate and responsive engine control:
- Digital Trigger Decoding: Digital Trigger Decoding for precise crank and cam angle detection.
- Versatile Sensor Compatibility: Compatible with Reluctor, Optical Proximity, or Hall Sensors.
- Programmable Filtering: Programmable filtering and arming thresholds for noise reduction and signal clarity.
- Configurable Trigger Patterns: Configurable trigger patterns or preset triggering options supporting nearly all OEM trigger patterns and custom trigger arrangements.
- Powerful 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 capability, and 4Gb Non Volatile Flash memory.
Motorsport Features for Track and Performance Driving
Unlock advanced motorsport functionalities:
- Anti-Lag System: For minimizing turbo lag and maximizing responsiveness.
- Launch Control: For consistent and optimized launches.
- Gear Shift Control: For seamless and fast gear changes.
- Traction Control: For enhanced grip and stability during acceleration and cornering.
Comprehensive Control Systems
Fine-tune every aspect of your engine’s operation:
- Anti-Lag System: Dual 3D Fuel enrichment, Ignition cut and Ignition retard Tables, optional Cyclic idle, and 3D Idle controller Override Tables.
- Launch Control: Single RPM, 3D RPM Table or Latched Launch modes, Progressive cut control, selectable limiting, and 3D Fuel and Ignition Trim tables.
- Gear Shift Control: Digital input, gear lever force, and gear barrel position sensor input options, Timed or controlled modes, adjustable cut levels, and Power re-introduction control.
- Traction Control: Multiple 3D slip Threshold tables, Torque Management system, and disable switch for advanced traction management.
- Idle Control: Solenoid, Stepper or EThrottle Control, Open or Closed loop actuator and Ignition control, and Dashpot functionality.
- Electronic Throttle Control: Internal EThrottle Controller and support for external controllers with Multiple 3D target tables.
- Boost Control: Open or Closed Loop Boost Control, Multiple Target and Base Position Tables, Trim tables, and Boost by Gear control.
- Knock Control: 2 Built in Knock inputs, Fuel Enrichment and Ignition Retard functionality, Adjustable frequency filter and gain, Individual cylinder detection, Noise threshold table, and adjustable sensitivity.
- Variable Valve Timing Control: Up to 4 cams independent control, Closed loop control, Multiple 3D Cam angle target tables, and advanced PID control settings.
Chassis and Body Integration
Integrate ECU control with vehicle systems:
- AC Control: Basic and Advanced modes for air conditioning management.
- Anti-Theft: Via Digital Input, CAN or both for enhanced vehicle security.
- Speed Based Cruise Control: (EThrottle only) for comfortable highway driving.
- Gear Detection: CAN, RPM/Speed or Analog Position Sensor based gear detection.
- Individual Wheel Speed Sources: Ability to specify Driving and Non-Driving wheel speed sources for advanced vehicle dynamics calculations.
- Starter Control: Multiple options from basic to Touch to start for customized starting behavior.
Extensive Logging and Communication
Capture and analyze crucial engine data:
- High-Capacity Logging: 512Mb of 32bit Internal logging memory, up to 250 ECU Logging channels, and up to 1kHz per channel logging speed.
- Unlimited Channels with PCLink Logging: Unlimited channel logging when using PCLink logging software.
- Versatile Communication: Tuning Port USB on board and Two CAN buses for communication and expansion.
- Custom CAN Configuration: Custom CAN configuration allowing support for new CAN devices.
Robust and Reliable Design
Built to withstand demanding automotive environments:
- Wide Operating Ranges: Internal Temperature Range -10 – 85oC, Ambient Temperature Range -30 – 90oC, and Voltage operating range 8 – 22V.
- Low Operating Current: 200mA operating current.
- Comprehensive Protection: Electrical protection on all inputs and outputs.
- Onboard Barometric Pressure Sensor.
Everything You Need in the Box
The Link G4X PlugInX ECU package includes:
- G4X PlugInX ECU for 96-98 Honda Civic OBD2
- Wiring and Installation Instructions
- Link Stickers
Upgrade your 96-98 Honda Civic OBD2 system with the Link G4X Plug and Play ECU and experience a new level of engine control, performance, and driving enjoyment. Unlock the hidden potential of your Honda today!
