Honda OBD1 OBD2 ECU Comparison

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Link offers a diverse array of ECUs, each equipped with unique features to cater to different applications. Wondering which Link ECU is the ideal match for your requirements? This comprehensive comparison chart is designed to assist you in identifying the ECU solution that aligns perfectly with your needs.

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OUTPUTS

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
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Injection Drives 4 4 6 * 4 4
Ignition Drives 4 4 8 * 4 4 *
Auxiliary Outputs 3 4 14 * 5 12
+5V Sensor Power Supply ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
* Unused Injector and Ignition outputs may be repurposed and used as additional Auxiliary outputs

INPUTS

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
Digital Inputs 1 2 10 1 4
Temperature Inputs 3 2 3 2 3 †
Analog Inputs 8 2 9 2 7 †
Trigger Inputs 2 2 2 2 2
Knock Inputs 1 Channel ‡ 1 Channel 1 Channel ✘ 1 Channel

† Temperature inputs are required but can be repurposed if necessary.
‡ Not all OBD1 ecu's support knock control

COMMUNICATIONS

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
CAN Bus 1 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel
USB Tuning Connection USB-B USB-MiniB USB-AMP6 USB-B USB-B

DATA LOGGING

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
Onboard Logging Memory § ✘ 512MB 512MB ✘ 2MB
Maximum Total Logging Rate ✘ 100kHz 100kHz ✘ 0.2kHz (200Hz)
Logging Channels ✘ 250 250 ✘ 40

§ Datalogging beyond memory capabilities can be accomplished by attached laptop only.

FEATURES

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
Onboard MAP Sensor ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
E-throttle Control ✘ ✘ Single ✘ Single
3 Axis Accelerometer ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘
CAN Keypad Control ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
VTEC Control ✔ ◊ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Open or Closed Loop Boost Control Open Loop Open Loop Both Open Loop Both
Flex Fuel ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Trigger Oscilloscope ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Closed Loop Lambda Auto Mode ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Engine Protection ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
◊ Not all OBD1 ecu's support VTEC control

MOTORSPORT FEATURES

Feature Hondata S300 Link AtomX Link XtremeX Plug-in Haltech Elite 550 Haltech Elite 1500 Plug-in
Nitrous Control ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
Launch Control ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
Anti-lag ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔
Cruise Control ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔
Traction Control ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔
Race Timer and Power Management ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘
Gear Shift Control ✘ Limited ✔ Limited ✔
Please note, that Link's PlugIn ECU range runs on the same platform as the G4X XtremeX. The features offered vary depending on the application. Refer to each specific application for specific details of features.