Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm — Stage 1 file (+41 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm
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Chip tuning for Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm ECU
Caterpillar C7 (I) 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm — industrial diesel engine of the agricultural segment of the Caterpillar Inc. group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 214 to 255 hp (+41 hp, +19%) and torque from 820 to 995 Nm (+175 Nm).
Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. Caterpillar is an American maker of heavy equipment and diesel engines, founded in 1925. The CAT C7, C9, C13, C15 and C18 form a range of diesel engines for heavy equipment. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Tier 4 models. High-output CAT machines are the flagships of the construction and mining equipment range. CAT engines are used in construction, mining and marine equipment.
On CAT, Stage 1 focuses on torque and fuel economy. The CAT community is a niche corner of industrial chip tuning. The CAT ECU is a locked platform requiring specialised tooling. High-output CAT machines are the flagships of the construction and mining segment.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm boosts engine output by 41 hp: from 214 to 255 hp. Torque rises from 820 to 995 Nm (+175 Nm).
What changes in the Caterpillar C7 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Caterpillar C7 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +41 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Caterpillar C7?
Stage 1 on the powerful Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm?
Stage 2 for the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm 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 C7 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Caterpillar C7, 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 C7?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Caterpillar C7. 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 C7?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm cost?
The remap price for the Caterpillar C7 7.2 Acert 214hp (157kW) 820Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.