Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm — Stage 1 file (+55 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm
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Chip tuning for Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm ECU
Freightliner Century (I (1996+)) MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm — commercial diesel engine of the commercial segment of the Daimler Truck group (США, 1942). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 450 to 505 hp (+55 hp, +12%) and torque from 2100 to 2260 Nm (+160 Nm). The 1996 generation — first-generation CDI/TDI/HDi diesels with relatively simple ECU protection; OBD reading works directly.
Freightliner is an American truck manufacturer, founded in 1942. The Cascadia is the flagship long-haul tractor unit. Freightliner is the largest Class 8 tractor manufacturer in the US. Top diesels in long-haul tractors sit at the power ceiling, and Stage 2 requires hardware. On older truck diesels, Stage 1 goes in over OBD with no complications. Truck diesels carry an extended set of maps for commercial load, with the focus on torque.
The professional logistics segment tunes for fuel consumption and pulling characteristics. The truck chip tuning community is an industry of its own, focused on long-haul routes. Top MAN units sit at the power ceiling of the European truck segment.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm reach after a remap?
After Stage 1 the power of the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm rises from 450 to 505 hp, a gain of 55 hp (+12%). Torque rises from 2100 to 2260 Nm (+160 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Freightliner Century?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Freightliner Century with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +55 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm with this much power?
Stage 1 for the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm 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 Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm?
Stage 2 on the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does the factory warranty of the Freightliner Century remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Freightliner Century, 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 Freightliner Century?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Freightliner Century. 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 Freightliner Century?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm cost?
The remap price for the Freightliner Century MBE 4000 12.8L 450hp (331kW) 2100Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.