Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm — Stage 1 file (+31 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm
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Chip tuning for Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm ECU
Volvo Penta D3 130 (I) Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm — marine diesel engine of the marine segment of the Volvo Group group (Швеция, 1907). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 130 to 161 hp (+31 hp, +24%) and torque from 290 to 360 Nm (+70 Nm).
Volvo Penta IPS is a signature propulsion system with steerable pods. Volvo Penta is the marine and industrial division of the Volvo Group, founded in 1907. Volvo Penta specialises in marine inboard engines and industrial diesels. The Volvo Penta D-series is a range of marine diesel engines.
Marine chip tuning is a narrow niche, with calibration tailored to propeller load and operating conditions. Marine engines are a specialised chip tuning segment focused on torque and fuel consumption. 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 Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm boosts engine output by 31 hp: from 130 to 161 hp. Torque rises from 290 to 360 Nm (+70 Nm).
What changes in the Volvo Penta D3 130 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm 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 +31 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm?
Stage 1 on the Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm 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 Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm?
Stage 2 for the Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Volvo Penta D3 130?
Stage 1 on the Volvo Penta D3 130 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 Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm done?
The full remap cycle for the Volvo Penta D3 130 — 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 Volvo Penta D3 130?
The original Volvo Penta D3 130 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 Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Volvo Penta D3 130 Marine 130hp (96kW) 290Nm 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.