Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp — Stage 1 file (+53 hp)

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Chip tuning for Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp ECU

Chevrolet Silverado (2013 - GMT K2XX) 6.6 Duramax 397 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the General Motors group (США, 1911). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 397 to 450 hp (+53 hp, +13%) and torque from 1037 to 1150 Nm (+113 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC17CP18. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2013 generation — mid-generation diesels on the EDC17 platform with OBD reading support and no need for Bench.

Chevrolet is an American carmaker, founded in 1911 and part of General Motors since 1918. Chevrolet is GM's mass-market brand, focused on pickups, muscle cars and SUVs. The LS-series V8 is Chevrolet's iconic engine family (Camaro, Corvette). Duramax is the proprietary Chevrolet/GMC diesel range for pickups and trucks. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Duramax engines.

The US Chevrolet community is the largest for Camaro, Corvette and LS-swaps. Camaro/Corvette confidently reach Stage 2 with hardware. LS-swap is an industry of its own (Chevy LS engines into any car). Top Chevrolet Corvette / Camaro ZL1 engines sit at the power ceiling of the American performance segment. HP Tuners is the leading tool for top Chevrolet models.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp reach after a remap?

After Stage 1 the power of the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp rises from 397 to 450 hp, a gain of 53 hp (+13%). Torque rises from 1037 to 1150 Nm (+113 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Chevrolet Silverado?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Chevrolet Silverado with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +53 hp with no hardware changes.

Does Stage 1 make sense on the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp with this much power?

Stage 1 for the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp 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.

What is Stage 2 for the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp?

Stage 2 on the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

What ECU platform does the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp use?

The Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp is fitted with the Bosch EDC17CP18 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.

Does the factory warranty of the Chevrolet Silverado remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Chevrolet Silverado, 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 Chevrolet Silverado?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Chevrolet Silverado. 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 Chevrolet Silverado?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp cost?

The remap price for the Chevrolet Silverado 6.6 Duramax 397 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno