Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm — Stage 1 file (+117 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm ECU
Caterpillar 3406E (I) 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 441 to 558 hp (+117 hp, +27%) and torque from 2380 to 2642 Nm (+262 Nm).
The CAT C7, C9, C13, C15 and C18 form a range of diesel engines for heavy equipment. The CAT logo is an iconic emblem of the industrial segment. Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Tier 4 models. Top-tier CAT mining machines sit at the power ceiling of the industrial segment. CAT engines are used in construction, mining and marine equipment.
The CAT ECU is a locked platform requiring specialised tooling. The CAT community is a niche corner of industrial chip tuning. Top-tier CAT mining machines sit at the power ceiling of the industry.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm?
Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm adds +117 hp — power increases from 441 to 558 hp (+27%). Torque rises from 2380 to 2642 Nm (+262 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Caterpillar 3406E with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +117 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm with this much power?
On the top-spec Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
What is Stage 2 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm?
Stage 2 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Does the factory warranty of the Caterpillar 3406E remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Caterpillar 3406E, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Caterpillar 3406E?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Caterpillar 3406E. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Caterpillar 3406E?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm cost?
The remap price for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 441hp (324kW) 2380Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.