Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm — Stage 1 file (+44 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm
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Chip tuning for Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm ECU
Volvo Penta D4 225 (I) Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm — marine diesel engine of the marine segment of the Volvo Group group (Швеция, 1907). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 225 to 269 hp (+44 hp, +20%) and torque from 540 to 610 Nm (+70 Nm).
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. Volvo Penta IPS is a signature propulsion system with steerable pods. High-output Volvo Penta units are flagship engines for cruising vessels. 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. High-output Mercury Verado are premium outboard motors.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm boosts engine output by 44 hp: from 225 to 269 hp. Torque rises from 540 to 610 Nm (+70 Nm).
What changes in the Volvo Penta D4 225 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Volvo Penta D4 225 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +44 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Volvo Penta D4 225?
Stage 1 on the powerful Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm?
Stage 2 for the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm 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 the factory warranty of the Volvo Penta D4 225 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Volvo Penta D4 225, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Volvo Penta D4 225?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Volvo Penta D4 225. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Volvo Penta D4 225?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm cost?
The remap price for the Volvo Penta D4 225 Marine 225hp (165kW) 540Nm is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.