S15 Silvia AEM V2 Standalone ECU Install Guide
S15 AEM V2 Standalone ECU
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Nissan Silvia S15
S15 (N/A)
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6-10 hours
AEM V2 Infinity-8 Standalone ECU
Nissan Silvia S15 (S15)
Estimated Cost
$2,600-$3,300
Parts: $2,100-$2,400
Labor: $500-$900
Horsepower
Enables full tuning for bigger turbo builds (350-500+ hp potential)
Torque
Fuel-limited by stock ECU — AEM removes ceiling
Response
Crisp throttle response, custom idle, cold start maps
Prerequisites
- • Laptop for tuning
- • Tuning software
- • Dyno time booked
- • Wideband O2 sensor installed
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Installation Steps
1
Locate factory ECU (under passenger dash)
20 min
Remove glovebox and trim panel
2
Disconnect factory ECU connectors
15 min
3
Unbolt factory ECU from bracket
10 min
4
Install AEM mounting bracket
15 min
5
Mount AEM V2 unit to bracket
10 min
6
Connect plug-and-play harness
20 min
7
Route wideband sensor wiring
45 min
8
Connect laptop via USB for first setup
30 min
9
Load S15 SR20DET base map
30 min
10
Verify all sensor inputs correct
30 min
11
Start engine, monitor parameters
30 min
12
Dyno tune
4-6 hours
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
AEM Infinity-8 V2 ECU
Quantity: 1 • $1,950
AEM S15 plug-and-play harness
Quantity: 1 • $340
Wideband O2 sensor kit
Quantity: 1 • $240
Laptop with AEM tuning software
Quantity: 1 • $0
Tools Required
Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
Common
Wire strippers/crimpers
Common
Multimeter
Common
Laptop
Common
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Wideband O2 sensor (AEM UEGO)
required
Required for tuning feedback
Boost solenoid (3-port electronic)
recommended
Electronic boost control
Knock sensor
recommended
Safety monitoring
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$1,000-$1,500
AEM V2 is extremely capable but requires experienced tuner. Base map will start the car but full tune essential before boost operation.
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S15 AEM V2 Standalone ECU
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