No more Software Updates for Two Strokes ?

Beachfinn · April 05, 2016, 01:44:35 PM

Had an interesting conversation with Steward & Stevenson / Dallas today. I called them about getting the software updated on my 6v92 DDEC 3, wanting to see what the current rating is and whether it could run a higher hp. Apparently my engine came back as 300hp. however, Detroit Diesel can no longer upload the 350hp software due to federal emission regulations...
well thats a bummer, since they are the only ones that can do it

oh well, slow it is

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · April 05, 2016, 01:54:07 PM

No, but they would be very happy to sell you a brand new Series 60 which still has updates available.

HB of CJ · April 05, 2016, 02:33:36 PM

Are RVs and Fire Apparatus still exempt? Or would one need to come back at 2 am and bring cash?

Beachfinn · April 05, 2016, 02:47:53 PM

I know that fire trucks (and military obviously) are exempt, i have not found anything about RV's. I'd love there to be exemption.I don't think cash would help since the software is downloaded per instance to a specific engine, directly from DD

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · April 05, 2016, 03:49:01 PM

Did you say you live in Mexico where the software is still allowed?

luvrbus · April 05, 2016, 04:47:46 PM

DD dealers have not been able to bump up hp for awhile now a on-highway engines but there are plenty of places around that can.I use off highway software for my own engines

Scott & Heather · April 05, 2016, 08:21:56 PM

Call hard headed ken

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jackhanow · April 05, 2016, 08:33:56 PM

Don't have a 15 year old computer wiz handy. Some of the techs kids can make that happen. Just to show you they can.

daddyoften · April 05, 2016, 09:23:39 PM

I haven't been able to find a software update for my 8v71 for quite some time now

;-) lol

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TomC · April 05, 2016, 10:16:44 PM

There's no software update on the 8V-71 since there is no software. Only hardware. Good Luck, TomC

daddyoften · April 05, 2016, 11:07:15 PM

It was a joke :-)

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Beachfinn · April 06, 2016, 05:18:32 AM

hmmm off high way? I know DDEC 1 was a chip update, but if anyone knows of a guy, who knows a guy that can do it,,,pm me some more info?

Not that it's that lazy where it is, but little more would be nice. It still has the road speed limiter too, so that has to go

Beachfinn · April 07, 2016, 05:31:09 AM

I guess that pretty much narrows option to shops like Diesel Doctor (the one in little rock)...

luvrbus · April 07, 2016, 05:57:13 AM

Quote from: TomC on April 05, 2016, 10:16:44 PM
There's no software update on the 8V-71 since there is no software. Only hardware. Good Luck, TomC

They are rare but I know were a 8v71TA DDEC l is in a boat, I have only ever saw 2 and both were turbo-ed marine engines.