Off-Road Successes
off-road successes
We know that off-road racing is one of the most grueling sports on earth. It challenges drivers and their equipment to the extreme.
Whether you're rock crawling, rallying through the forest, or tearing through the desert, Link ECUs deliver real-time tuning, robust data logging, and ultra-fast processing, ensuring your engine runs optimally in any terrain or condition.
From weekend warriors to pro-level racers, Link is the brain behind off-road beasts. Unleash the full potential of your build—tame the terrain with Link ECU.
Here's a sample of great people, vehicles and builds to show what's possible using Link ECU in their offroad vehicles.
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Dakar CAN-AM Maverick XRS Turbo
Tech Meets Terrain: CAN-AM Maverick XRS Turbo RR Dominates Dakar with Link ECU
When the stakes are sky-high and the desert unforgiving, only the most dialed-in machines survive. The CAN-AM Maverick XRS Turbo RR, tuned and prepped by GMC Sport, charged through the 2025 Dakar Rally with surgical precision—thanks to a battle-tested Link ECU setup at its core.
Outfitted with Link’s G4X engine management system, the Maverick XRS delivered flawless power delivery and total reliability over 77 hours of punishing terrain. Where other vehicles fell into limp mode or failed altogether, Link’s tech kept everything running clean, cool, and fast. From data logging to real-time engine control, the ECU handled the brutal demands of Dakar without a hitch—helping the team clinch 12th place in the ultra-competitive SSV class.
In a race where every glitch can cost you the finish line, this build proved that precision tuning and rock-solid electronics are just as important as horsepower.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | CAN-AM Maverick XRS Turbo RR |
| Location: | Spain |
| Pilot & Co-Driver: | Sebastian Guayasamin & Fer Acosta |
| Engine Tuner: | GMC Sport |
| Power Output: | 500 HP |
| ECU: | Link G4X XtremeX |
| Key Feature: | Reliably in high temperatures, dust, vibrations, and unpredictable terrain |
Check out a video from Dakar in Español below.
Turbo 3RZ Tacoma
Turbo Tacoma Trail Beast: A High-Tech Wheeler Built for the PNW
This isn’t your average off-road rig. Meet Logan’s second-gen Toyota Tacoma — a turbocharged 3RZ-powered crawler pushing around 400hp, rolling on massive 43” boggers. Built for the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest, it features a full race-spec Link ECU StormX setup with advanced safety features, data logging, and total electronic control. Oil pressure safety features are critical when climbing rocks so the safety features go a long way in ensuring this tacoma stays running at its peak.
The truck sits on a custom tube chassis with one-ton axles, an Atlas four-speed transfer case, and just about every off-road upgrade imaginable. Inside, it’s all business — Sparco seats, GPS navigation, and a Link CAN keypad controlling everything from lockers to air compressors. It’s the ultimate blend of old-school Toyota style and modern tech, built to climb, crawl, and conquer.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | Turbocharged 3RZ powered Toyota Tacoma |
| Location: | California, USA |
| Driver: | Logan |
| Engine Tuner: | Travis Reeder |
| Power Output: | 400 HP |
| ECU: | Link G4X StormX |
Chapmans off-road racing
Designed for the rugged Australian Outback: A race winning 2JZ powered Razorback buggy
Clayton Chapman and his family compete in the Australian Off Road Championship (AORC) in a high-performance off-road vehicle known as the Razorback buggy. This custom-built machine was developed by the Off-Road Shop and is powered by a Toyota 2JZ engine, producing approximately 500-wheel horsepower. The engine tamed by a Link G5 Voodoo Pro ECU which driver Clayton tunes himself. The set-up is also equipped with a Garrett GT35-76 Gen2 turbocharger and runs on E85 fuel, providing exceptional power and torque for the demanding conditions of off-road racing.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | 2JZ Buggy |
| Location: | Sunshine Coast, Australia |
| Pilot: | Clayton Chapman |
| Engine Tuner: | Chapmans Auto Repair |
| Power Output: | 500 HP |
| ECU: | Link G5 Voodoo Pro |
| Key Feature: | Ability to handle the harsh conditions of Australian outback |
2400HP Twin Turbo F-150
Meet Alex Chud’s 2400HP Twin Turbo F-150: Built for the Dunes, Ready for Anything
What started as a joke among friends has turned into one of the wildest F-150 builds you’ll ever see. Alex Chud’s twin-turbo Ford F-150—now pushing an insane 2,385 horsepower—is purpose-built for performance, sand, and serious fun. Originally running a Gen 3 Coyote block, the truck has since been upgraded with Ford Performance’s new iron block, aluminum rods, GT350 heads, GT500 cams, and a pair of HPT 7880 turbos. Dialed back for the dunes but packed with potential, this beast tore up Silver Lake with paddle tires, a few smart mods, and a ton of power still on tap.
From a G4X ECU and and array of sensors, to a Zestec wheel and upcoming G5 Voodoo setup, Alex’s F-150 is as high-tech as it is high-horsepower. And with transmission upgrades on the way, it’s only going to get crazier.
Stay tuned—this truck’s just getting started.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | Ford F-150 Sand Track |
| Location: | Michigan, USA |
| Pilot: | Alex Chud |
| Engine Tuner: | Andy Mcpherson |
| Power Output: | 2,385 HP |
| ECU: | Link G5 Voodoo Pro |
Subaru EZ150 Offroad buggy
Built for pure off-road adrenaline and not the podium, this custom buggy by Outfront Motorsports is all about pushing limits for the thrill of it. At its heart is a Subaru EZ30 flat-six, running an XtremeX ECU and a fully built close-deck block that’s “all in” on performance. What really sets it apart? A compound turbo setup—a rare and wild choice for this platform—delivering serious boost in a way few dare to attempt. No race numbers here, just raw, custom-built fun.
More on the builders: Outfront Motorsports
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | Subaru EZ30 powered sand buggy |
| Location: | California, USA |
| Engine Tuner: | Outfront Motorsports |
| Engine Management: | Link G4X ExtremeX |
| Key Feature: | Comound Turbo Control |
Jeep Wrangler YJ
Built to Bash: Andrew Lange’s Wild Jeep Wrangler YJ
When Andrew Lange decided it was time to retire his battered Toyota, he teamed up with a few close friends—including tuner Travis Reeder—to create a rig that’s as capable as it is unique. The result? A stretched and armored Jeep Wrangler YJ, purpose-built for rock crawling and deep snow adventures.
Under the hood sits a Toyota 5VZ-FE V6 paired with a TRD Supercharger, all managed by a Link MonsoonX ECU and PSI150 sensors. It puts down a solid 175whp and 220 ft-lbs of torque, even while turning massive 43” tires mounted on aluminum beadlocks. The rig rides on 2.5” coilovers with triple bypass shocks, with a stretched wheelbase, one-ton axles, 5.38 gears, lockers, and chromoly axle shafts for bulletproof reliability.
Inside, it’s caged up and ready to send. Future plans? “Bash the rev limiter and try to keep it rubber side down 🤘🏽,” says Andrew.
Follow the build on Instagram: @langetrain
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle: | Jeep Wrangler YJ with a Toyota 5VZ |
| Location: | USA |
| Driver: | Andrew Lange |
| Engine Tuner: | Travis Reeder |
| Power Output: | 175whp, 220 ft lbs tq on the 43's |
| Engine Management: | Link G4X MonsoonX |
