Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm — Stage 1 file (+81 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm ECU
Caterpillar 3406E (I) 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 481 to 562 hp (+81 hp, +17%) and torque from 2380 to 2694 Nm (+314 Nm).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm?
The Stage 1 gain for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm is 81 hp (+17%) over the stock 481 hp, for a total of 562 hp. Torque rises from 2380 to 2694 Nm (+314 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Caterpillar 3406E?
Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +81 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm?
Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm unlocks the potential built in by the factory but artificially capped to meet mass-market targets. A base of 750-800 hp is achievable once hardware is added.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm?
Stage 2 on the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Caterpillar 3406E?
Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Caterpillar 3406E — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Caterpillar 3406E?
The original Caterpillar 3406E ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Caterpillar 3406E 14.6 481hp (354kW) 2380Nm is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.