Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm — Stage 1 file (+50 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm
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Chip tuning for Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm ECU
Volvo Penta D4 180 (I) Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm — marine diesel engine of the marine segment of the Volvo Group group (Швеция, 1907). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 180 to 230 hp (+50 hp, +28%) and torque from 495 to 575 Nm (+80 Nm).
Volvo Penta specialises in marine inboard engines and industrial diesels. 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. 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 D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm boosts engine output by 50 hp: from 180 to 230 hp. Torque rises from 495 to 575 Nm (+80 Nm).
What changes in the Volvo Penta D4 180 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Volvo Penta D4 180 is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +50 hp with no hardware changes.
Can you do Stage 1 on the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm?
Yes, Stage 1 for the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm stays within the factory limits for boost pressure, knock and temperature. On a healthy engine with a serviced turbo and injectors there is no risk.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Volvo Penta D4 180?
Stage 2 for the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm 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.
What happens to the Volvo Penta D4 180 warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Volvo Penta D4 180 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 Volvo Penta D4 180 take?
On the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm: 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 Volvo Penta D4 180?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm 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 Volvo Penta D4 180?
Stage 1 for the Volvo Penta D4 180 Marine 180hp (132kW) 495Nm 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.