jojo Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 jus wondering if anyone can help me ......is there a software disk for a laptop computer that can be puchased, or aftermarket microchip, that can upgrade my horsepower on a MP8.along the same lines as what you would do to give your car more horsepower. can that be done on my MP8??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4357-horsepower-upgrade-for-mp8/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 jus wondering if anyone can help me ......is there a software disk for a laptop computer that can be puchased, or aftermarket microchip, that can upgrade my horsepower on a MP8.along the same lines as what you would do to give your car more horsepower. can that be done on my MP8???As far as aftermarket there is nothing out there yet. However all MP-8 engines are the same regardless of HP. From 415 to 485 HP there exactly the same engine, just the software down load is the difference. If you dont have the 485 a Mack dealer can submitt a HP change request form and tell you how much it would cost. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4357-horsepower-upgrade-for-mp8/#findComment-23065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 As far as aftermarket there is nothing out there yet. However all MP-8 engines are the same regardless of HP. From 415 to 485 HP there exactly the same engine, just the software down load is the difference. If you dont have the 485 a Mack dealer can submitt a HP change request form and tell you how much it would cost.thank you for your time and reply. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4357-horsepower-upgrade-for-mp8/#findComment-23072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 thank you for your time and reply. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4357-horsepower-upgrade-for-mp8/#findComment-23074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 As far as aftermarket there is nothing out there yet. However all MP-8 engines are the same regardless of HP. From 415 to 485 HP there exactly the same engine, just the software down load is the difference. If you dont have the 485 a Mack dealer can submitt a HP change request form and tell you how much it would cost.thanks for that mack told me it will go to 500 and that wood cost 4-2-5000 just too push a button Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4357-horsepower-upgrade-for-mp8/#findComment-23075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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