Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm — Stage 1 file (+45 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm
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Chip tuning for Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm ECU
Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 (I) 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm — marine diesel engine of the marine segment of the Brunswick Corporation group (США, 1939). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 170 to 215 hp (+45 hp, +26%) and torque from 450 to 520 Nm (+70 Nm).
Mercury Verado is the flagship range of high-output outboard motors. Mercury Marine is an American marine engine manufacturer, founded in 1939. Mercury Marine is the global leader in outboard motor production volume. Mercury Marine builds mainly petrol engines.
Marine engines are a specialised chip tuning segment focused on torque and fuel consumption. Marine chip tuning is a narrow niche, with calibration tailored to propeller load and operating conditions. Mid-range Mercury units are a mainstream tuning subject in the marine segment.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm?
The Stage 1 gain for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm is 45 hp (+26%) over the stock 170 hp, for a total of 215 hp. Torque rises from 450 to 520 Nm (+70 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8?
Stage 1 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +45 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm?
Stage 1 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm?
Stage 2 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8?
Stage 1 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8?
The original Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Mercury Marine QSD 2.8 170 HP 170hp (125kW) 450Nm is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.