turning up my cat3406e

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  1. trucker1993

    trucker1993 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 1995 western star with a cat 3406e 475hp to me there seems to be something wrong it don't feel like it is putting out al 475hp or even close i changed the air filters and i always do my regualar checking of the oil changing the oil changing the fuel filters. i have 2 questions. 1 what are some tricks to making the truck run better and pull better? & i know about turning it up through the computer (ECM) is there any free programs to download for me to do so?
     
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  3. favored

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    There's a fuel temp wire and boost wire package on ebay for 179 bucks seller is diesel freak. The fuel temp will advance ur timing boost will add fuel comes with knob to put in cab. Both are super easy to put on pretty much plug and play. Search for cat power harness and you'll see it. I have same motor that you have, mine was even turned up to 550 buy after this it runs perfect. Our ecms advance timing at over 150deg. Fuel will show ecm that fuel is 156. I set my boost nob on 3 thats my sweet spot
     
  4. trucker1993

    trucker1993 Bobtail Member

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    thanks i will have to check them out i was looking for more of some free tricks to do if anyne has any but i will still check out the boost
     
  5. brenes-built

    brenes-built Light Load Member

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    You can make your own fuel temp and boost wire. You just need to go to your nearest radio shack and pick up some resistors. What engine serial number do you have??
     
  6. SLCTrucker

    SLCTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Might need to hook it up, have it put on the dyno, make sure its running correct before you start playing with tuning it.
    You say it does not feel like its putting out 475hp find out before you try to fix it without knowing what the real problem is..
     
  7. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    Another Flea bay sucker. $35 would have got both. And you need to do a little more reading to understand what you have posted is false info from the freak.
     
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