3406E HP ???????

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by TommyZ, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. TommyZ

    TommyZ Light Load Member

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    Hey guys I just picked up a 1993 Volvo with a 3406E 325hp. At least thats what it say's on the engine plate 325hp..I am not to worried because I work the ports in south ,Fl ..so I dont need much power But I went from a 500 Detroit 379XHD to this and it sucks.. Is there any way to bump the power up a little bit? Any advice will be helpful..Thanks
     
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  3. TommyZ

    TommyZ Light Load Member

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    Never mind, Had the old volvo two days and sold it ..there is just no way to work with such a horible machine...lol
     
  4. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    with Cat ET you can change engine power rating but you need to know ECM password. look for dealer who says that can do it.
     
  5. Mr. Haney

    Mr. Haney Road Train Member

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    The highest you'd want to uprate this would be a 375hp, since you sold it............you don't have to worry about it being a pig anymore. Bad choice for an engine working 80,000+ lbs
     
  6. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    you'll feel 50hp gain. for fuel saving with not too heavy trailers torque is limited with software, as I remember something about 1100-1300nm, with 375hp rating torq. limiter is about 1500-1600nm, but truck is much faster becouse you will get not so many shifting with speed loose. But MPG may be lower a bit....
     
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