Although “ECU” typically stands for engine control unit, that’s not always the case. It can also mean electronic control unit, which may be the same thing, but could also be something that has nothing ...
ECU tuning is one of the easiest ways to get some more horsepower out of your engine in modern cars. The ECU, or the engine control unit, is essentially the brains of the vehicle, and it controls all ...
If you’ve never heard the term flashing an ECU before, no, it’s not showing a form of identification or using a photo flash—or any other type of flashing for that matter. Flashing an ECU is tuning or ...
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What is an F1 ECU?

An F1 ECU, or Engine Control Unit, is the standardised electronic system used in every Formula 1 car to control the power unit, manage ...
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-it seems that those three little letters strike fear into many a promoter, track owner, or sanction head whenever they hear it. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. Also called an ECM (Engine Control ...