Gear Control Unit 8
Manufacturer part number: GCU-08.
Supplied by TDP.ie, authorised MME Motorsport distributor. Retail price in EUR, excluding VAT. Please confirm availability and lead time before ordering.
Base LITE controller. RACE and PRO are separately priced upgrades.
Manufacturer product information
8th Generation of our popular in-house built gear control unit. To make the unit more affordable to all range of our users, we're now introducing 3 versions:
LITE
Full closed-loop flatshift including drive-by-wire or external throttle blip.
Reference: GCU-08
RACE
Everything LITE has + added logging and 3D table control that allows fine setup for all scenarios.
Reference: GCU-08-RACE
PRO
Everything RACE has + sophisticated paddle shift support.
Reference: GCU-08-PRO
Technical info / Manual
WIRING
Main features
Can control anything from simple flatshift to sophisticated paddle shift
Drive By Wire Support
OEM ECU Support
Auto Throttle Blip for clutch-less smooth downshifts
Engine protection strategies (prevents engine from over-rev when downshifting)
Configurable via USB (no other interface needed)
Datalogging & Software included
Upgradable firmware
Pre-Crimped Automotive Wiring available
Version differences
Function GCU PRO GCU RACE GCU LITE
Closed-loop up & down shift X X X
Drive by wire support X X X
Aftermarket and OEM ECU support X X X
Load cell flatshift support X X X
Basic coil & fuel torque reduction X X X
Basic throttle blip support X X X
Advanced coil & fuel torque reduction X X
Advanced throttle blip support X X
3D table control for all major parameters X X
Datalogging X X
Shift statistics X X
Air compressor control X
Full paddle shift control X
Please note: this product is not street legal and can only be used on closed-road. Read the disclaimer here
Manufacturer documentation
Manufacturer use restriction: this range is specified for closed-course motorsport use and is not street legal.



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