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MaxxECU Connectors

MaxxECU Connectors

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 23rd Oct 2025

MaxxECU ConnectorsUnderstanding the connectors for all the different MaxxECU units. MaxxECU Connectors 48-pin Molex 32-pin Molex 48-pin Molex 32-pin Molex 34-pin AMP 26-pin AMP MINI - - - C1 - - STREET C1 - - - - - SPORT C1 - - - - - RACE C1 - - C2 - - PRO C1 C2 C3 C4 …
The Case for Lambda

The Case for Lambda

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 28th Jul 2025

The Case for Lambda (in Modern Tuning) Why Tune in Lambda instead of AFR? Introduction Some tuners still understand internal combustion engine fuel mixture in terms of Air Fuel Ratio, and prefer to communicate in that language, rather than Lambda. Lambda (λ) is the eleventh letter of the Gre …
Which MaxxECU is Right for Me?

Which MaxxECU is Right for Me?

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 16th Jul 2025

MaxxECU Feature Comparison ChartCompare all MaxxECU units and their features MaxxECU modules all run the same feature rich firmware and are tuned by the same Mtune software (including the PDM20). Most features are available on all units depending on the pin count and how many I/O's you need. All fe …
the Turbo Exhaust Manifold

the Turbo Exhaust Manifold

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 2nd May 2025

Introduction In addition to correctly aligning and supporting the turbocharger the basic purpose of a turbocharger exhaust manifold is to carry the exhaust gas (and its untapped energy) from the engine to the turbine inlet. Simple right? A turbocharger exhaust manifold requires a good balance betwee …
Square Port Area Calculator

Square Port Area Calculator

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 30th Nov 2024

Enter the Width, Height and Corner Radius of the port into the Calculator to determine the total cross sectional area. Inputs: Width (mm) Height (mm) Corner Radius (mm) Results: Area (sq mm) Equivilent Diameter ID (mm) …
Oval Port Area Calculator

Oval Port Area Calculator

Posted by Hotside - Dave on 14th Jun 2024

Enter the Width and Height of the oval port into the Calculator to determine the total cross sectional area. Inputs: Width (mm) Height (mm) Results: Area (sq mm) Equivilent Diameter ID (mm) All blogs are copyrighted. No r …