Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm — Stage 1 file (+68 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm ECU
Caterpillar C13 (I) 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 437 to 505 hp (+68 hp, +16%) and torque from 2373 to 2615 Nm (+242 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
How many horsepower does the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm reach after a remap?
Stage 1 for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm adds +68 hp — power increases from 437 to 505 hp (+16%). Torque rises from 2373 to 2615 Nm (+242 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Caterpillar C13 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +68 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm with this much power?
On the top-spec Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm 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 C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm?
Stage 2 for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm 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 C13 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Caterpillar C13, 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 C13?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Caterpillar C13. 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 C13?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm cost?
The remap price for the Caterpillar C13 12.5 437hp (321kW) 2373Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.