Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm — Stage 1 file (+93 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm
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Chip tuning for Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm ECU
Cummins QSX (I) 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm — industrial diesel engine of the commercial segment of the Cummins Inc. group (США, 1919). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 509 to 602 hp (+93 hp, +18%) and torque from 2365 to 2790 Nm (+425 Nm).
The Cummins ECU is a locked platform, tuned through specialised tooling. Cummins is the world leader in heavy-duty diesel-engine production volume. The Cummins ISX is the flagship for Class 8 heavy trucks. The Cummins B-Series, ISX and QSB are the main engine families. The top Cummins ISX marks the power ceiling for American trucks. The Cummins CM850/CM870/CM2350 ECUs are a proprietary platform.
The US Cummins community is the world's largest for Dodge Ram and heavy trucks. Cummins confidently reaches Stage 2 with hardware (turbos, injectors). The Cummins ECU is a locked platform requiring specialised tooling. The top Cummins ISX engines mark the power ceiling of the American truck segment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm?
After Stage 1 the power of the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm rises from 509 to 602 hp, a gain of 93 hp (+18%). Torque rises from 2365 to 2790 Nm (+425 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Cummins QSX?
Stage 1 on the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm 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 +93 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm?
Stage 1 for the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm 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 Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm?
Stage 2 on the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Cummins QSX?
Stage 1 on the Cummins QSX 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 Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Cummins QSX — 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 Cummins QSX?
The original Cummins QSX 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 Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Cummins QSX 500 14.95L 509hp (374kW) 2365Nm 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.