5ek 550hp power upgrades? In phases..

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  1. walton379

    walton379 Light Load Member

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    Ok here's the deal, i read for hours last night waiting in line to dump. Got lots of good information. What I have is a 5ek 550 factory engine in a w900l. 600k on inframe. 1 million total miles. I want more power. From what I've read I should start with power harness. I want to build in stages, if possible. Ultimately around 750hp level. All information will be appreciated. Any links to similar posts?
     
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  3. Mr. Haney

    Mr. Haney Road Train Member

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    The correct file in the ECM will get you close to your target Hp level without doing much else.

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  4. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    MR Haney im from south eastern pa where might i find good files in these part's
     
  5. T800

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    I put a 625 program into my 475 MXS and Cat said that it won't make 625hp. Is that true? Is that the same case for bigger power upgrades?
     
  6. Mr. Haney

    Mr. Haney Road Train Member

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    I've seen 550 MXS engines build alot of power with a 625 program and the right fuel codes in them. I've seen them do 570 to the tires with a 625 hp file in them

    When you start adding fuel to an engine it's not a straight line gain on power. Once you cross the 1000 hp mark it takes large amounts of fuel to gain another 200 hp. The earlier electronic CAT engines are very efficient at building horsepower until you get past 850-900 hp..........the Acerts are limited by the turbo sizing and I don't feel they should be pushed past 800 hp.
     
  7. Far_Call

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    570hp at the treads is easy even with STD 550 Acert Flash if you work and Trim the STD injectors:biggrin_25525::biggrin_25525:
     
  8. walton379

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    I've read tons of replies. Who can tell me EXACTLY what wire to install the ohm resistors on fuel and boost sensors. 5ek 1996 w900l. I have a radio shack close by. And exactly what ohm value on each
     
  9. Ohpete420

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    Can you get me the serial number off your engine I need a 5ekn550 ecm thanks
     
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