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Where does the trim code go on a caterpillar?

Where does the trim code go on a caterpillar?

Trim codes or trim files are codes that go into an Electronic Control Module (ECM) that determine how long a fuel injector injects fuel into a cylinder for. Trim codes only apply to electronic Caterpillar injectors and some newer electronic Cummins injectors.

What’s the best trim code for a C-15?

If you play with trim codes, I have got over 50 hp wheel difference of the dyno. The best is to have your injectors flow tested and then have the trims matched to the max ecm value of the injectors installed, you will have a smooth idling and pulling engine with 40 to 50 hp ore than stock.

Do you need a trim code for a Delphi injector?

If an injector needs a trim code, it should come with one. For example, the Delphi injectors from HHP that fit Caterpillar C7 and C13 engines come with their own unique trim codes and the discs to access them. Want the best fuel injector information?

How many injector codes do you need for a C-15?

Just in-framed a C-15 at work (my first cat rebuild). Has anyone ever ran into having brand new re-man injectors right from CAT not having the 12 digit code needed for the trim files.

Trim codes or trim files are codes that go into an Electronic Control Module (ECM) that determine how long a fuel injector injects fuel into a cylinder for. Trim codes only apply to electronic Caterpillar injectors and some newer electronic Cummins injectors.

If you play with trim codes, I have got over 50 hp wheel difference of the dyno. The best is to have your injectors flow tested and then have the trims matched to the max ecm value of the injectors installed, you will have a smooth idling and pulling engine with 40 to 50 hp ore than stock.

What’s the trim code for a cat injector?

Double-click on each trim code one by one & enter the new trim number. When you replace an injector with NO trim code visible, you can use 1100 which is the Cat default trim code. Anything is better than running 5232 or 6999 in all 6 holes (04-15-2014, 06:02 PM)Scrapper Wrote: I have one for trim codes, not files. The old 4 digit codes.

If an injector needs a trim code, it should come with one. For example, the Delphi injectors from HHP that fit Caterpillar C7 and C13 engines come with their own unique trim codes and the discs to access them. Want the best fuel injector information?

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