Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm — Stage 1 file (+54 hp)

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Chip tuning for Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm ECU

Renault Kerax (I) 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm — mass-market diesel engine of the commercial segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 361 to 415 hp (+54 hp, +15%) and torque from 1670 to 1920 Nm (+250 Nm).

Renault shares platforms and engines with Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (through technical partnerships). Renault diesel engines are also used in Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (the Citan/Vito run Renault engines). DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on Euro-6 Renault diesels. Renault is a high-volume chip tuning subject in Western Europe, particularly among taxi fleets.

The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. On older-generation Renault models, Stage 1 is done via OBD without bench. Top-tier Renault Sport engines sit at the power ceiling of the French mass market.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm increase after Stage 1?

The Stage 1 gain for the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm is 54 hp (+15%) over the stock 361 hp, for a total of 415 hp. Torque rises from 1670 to 1920 Nm (+250 Nm).

What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Renault Kerax?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Renault Kerax is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +54 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the Stage 1 potential of the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm?

Stage 1 for the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm unlocks the potential built in by the factory but artificially capped to meet mass-market targets. A base of 750-800 hp is achievable once hardware is added.

How much does Stage 2 add on the Renault Kerax?

Stage 2 on the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

What happens to the Renault Kerax warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Renault Kerax does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.

How long does remapping the Renault Kerax take?

On the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.

Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Renault Kerax?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.

What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Renault Kerax?

Stage 1 for the Renault Kerax 370 361hp (265kW) 1670Nm is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno