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How much should a CAT re-rate cost??

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by RERM, May 25, 2018.

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  1. May 25, 2018 #1
    RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    Engine is an NXS ACERT C15 TWIN turbo....475hp.....I've been quoted $540 by CAT in Hammond and $800 by CAT in Elmhurst.....

    Seems excessive to me....

    Peterbilt said 1hr labor + whatever CAT charges them for the ECM file.....
     
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  3. May 25, 2018 #2
    ClineER

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    From aftermarket companies with cat files it has ran me 300. If i go cat or local dealer directly outs usually 800
     
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  4. May 26, 2018 #3
    pushbroom

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    The factory password from CAT is either 300 or 330. Then whatever the dealer charges for labor.
     
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  5. May 27, 2018 #4
    Cam Roberts

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    Depends on what tune and who does it. 800 is not a bad price
     
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  7. May 27, 2018 #5
    RustyBolt

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    If just installing a CAT file, say taking a 475 horse to 550 horse, and making changes like removing or changing the governed speed, the Diesel Doctor charges $400. Main location is in Effingham, IL. But they have another somewhere in the Carolinas I think. Takes 30-45 minutes. I've done 2 there and never heard any mention of a password.
     
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  8. May 27, 2018 #6
    windsmith

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    The CAT dealer here charges $600. Sometimes they run specials that drop the price if you combine it with a PM service.
     
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  9. May 27, 2018 #7
    RERM

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    I asked combined with running the overhead and an oil and filter change......CAT Hammond quoted $1,700, CAT Elmhurst quoted $2,000.....
     
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  10. May 28, 2018 #8
    windsmith

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    I had the overhead run on my C12 along with a PM service, and it came in at $800. Seems to be within the range. Cleveland Brothers, Wilkes-Barre PA.
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2018 #9
    DieselTech_Aus

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    got team viewer, internet, email, comms adapter and cat dealer ET?

    475-550hpNXS is just a flashfile change
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2018 #10
    Macknificent1

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    Around what mileage is good to have overhead ran in c15?
     
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