Turn up 3406e or not?

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  1. Ecnal regnew

    Ecnal regnew Bobtail Member

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    We've got a 1995 international with a 3406e low HP max at 380 with existing turbo. The thing works great but could use a little more power, since we live in the mountains. I realize the expense pistons, turbo, injectors, ect to go any more HP from caterpillar, but has anyone ever used the fuel temp and boost sensor harness? Or is this too much for this motor
    Appreciate any advice. Thanks
     
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  3. Yves kanevil

    Yves kanevil Medium Load Member

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    Fuel temp sensors work good at adding HP. Boost sensors male for a more responsive fuel pedal but makes lots of black smoke because of the initial over fueling. I have used both. No engine damage can occur from these plugs
     
  4. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    Fuel temp sensor is a temporary fix. It only works until your fuel get up to operating temp. Boost harness only makes it smoke.
     
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  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Idk if I'd want to push for too much more power when you say that Cat won't uprate it because the components are at their limits. Don't know how well it would stay together.
     
  6. Hype6477

    Hype6477 Light Load Member

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    IMHO if it isn't broke don't touch it. I pushed the HP on my 3406B snapped three exhaust manifold studs, I turned it back down after that.
     
  7. SmokinCAT

    SmokinCAT Road Train Member

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    Likely with that early of an engine it has aluminum pistons and odd ball hardware to go with(cam,injectors)
     
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  8. Old school 362

    Old school 362 Medium Load Member

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    Leave it alone. My two cents
     
  9. CataB71

    CataB71 Bobtail Member

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  10. CataB71

    CataB71 Bobtail Member

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    No, doesn't work, in 5 min after you plug in the fuel temp harness your engine fan starts , and never stop , unless you remove it, about the other one doesn't do nothing beside smoking
     
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