DCT Swap + S54

[liam821]

I went with a Maxxecu for my car. I think it's the best option for easy tuning and diagnostics, e46 canbus support (so the stock gauge cluster, cruise etc all work), heavy engine modification (turbos, CSL box, or Honda k24 swapped in my case lol), and modern transmission support (8hp/dct). It also has an active community with good support.

Another good option is an ECUMaster EMU Black with a CANTCU - This was my 2nd option. Link ECU with a CanTCU is also a good option, I don't think their e46 canbus support is as good as the ECUMaster or Maxx (at least last time I looked), but their newer ECUs support direct injection which is huge. So if you wanted to swap in a b58/s55/s58 with a dct and keep the direct injection, a Link (or Motec $$) is really your only option right now. DriftHQ is working on a b58 swap kit using a Link in an e46 right now.

[George Hill]

I went with a Maxxecu for my car. I think it's the best option for easy tuning and diagnostics, e46 canbus support (so the stock gauge cluster, cruise etc all work), heavy engine modification (turbos, CSL box, or Honda k24 swapped in my case lol), and modern transmission support (8hp/dct). It also has an active community with good support.

Agreed on Maxx, I have one for my Turbo M52/8HP swap that I am building.

[Martyn]

MaxxECU works a treat. I can one on my Supercharged DCT Z4M.

Once CANTCU have sorted MSS54 integration I'd imagine there will be a hell of a lot more DCT/8HP E46s around!

[liam821]

MaxxECU works a treat. I can one on my Supercharged DCT Z4M.

Once CANTCU have sorted MSS54 integration I'd imagine there will be a hell of a lot more DCT/8HP E46s around!

Absolutely. For some people going the whole aftermarket ecu thing isn't an option with emissions, not to mention it's a bit of a hassle and expense. And there is nothing wrong with the MSS54, it runs the S54 very well. With CanTCU integration all those people out there who want a better "auto" experience this will be a fantastic option. DCT S54 is a great combo!