Motorsport Electronics ME221 PlugIn ECU for Mazda MX-5 96-97

Product information

This is the “3 Plug” Mk1 ECU.

Check if your stock ECU has 2 or 3 Plugs before ordering if you have a later Mk1. If it is 2 plugs, then you need the 8995 version.

The Motorsport Electronics ME221 is the smaller brother of the ME442 range. Please check out the ME442 if you're looking for additional features like CAN. EGT, build in wideband and logging.

The ME221 MX-5 is the latest plug-in Engine Management System for the Mk1 (3 Plug NA) MX-5 / Miata, years 1996-1997 1.6/1.8

It supports the 1.6 and 1.8 model from the same hardware, and also fits the OEM case, which means the conversion installs tidily into the OEM position.

The only extra thing you need to do besides plugging it in is run a MAP vacuum hose (supplied) from the ECU to the intake manifold.

• Uses the ME221 ECU Core (NXP Automotive Processing Power)
• Supports all factory sensors, and plugs into OEM connections. -16×16 Floating Point Fuel and Ignition & Boost Tables (with dual table switching)
• VE based fuelling algorithm. -Run any type of high impedance injectors.
• Lots of Spare-IO for extra sensors, COP Upgrades as well as multiple spare outputs! -DSP Knock Control -In-built 45psi MAP sensor.
• Closed Loop Boost Control, Protection and Boost by Gear.
• Launch Control and ALS. -Stock Alternator Control on Mk2/Mk2.5 models.
• Fully Sequential Injection and Ignition available.
• In the field regular firmware updates and improvements.
• Uses the powerful, free, MEITE tuning studio. -An open approach to firmware/software features.
• Supplied with rolling road certified and developed basemaps for either turbo or NA setups.

Package contents:

• ME221 PnP Core Board
• Vacuum Hose
• Stickers
• USB Comms lead

If you're looking to get the most out of your NA we suggest adding a intake air temperature sensor to your order. The IAT sensor lets you remove the bulky AFM/MAF sensor on your NA.