Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm — Stage 1 file (+50 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm
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Chip tuning for Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm ECU
Volvo Penta D4 260 (I) Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm — marine diesel engine of the marine segment of the Volvo Group group (Швеция, 1907). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 260 to 310 hp (+50 hp, +19%) and torque from 610 to 725 Nm (+115 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. High-output Volvo Penta units are flagship engines for cruising vessels. The Volvo Penta D-series is a range of marine diesel engines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 for the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm adds +50 hp — power increases from 260 to 310 hp (+19%). Torque rises from 610 to 725 Nm (+115 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm include?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Volvo Penta D4 260 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.
Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm?
Stage 1 on the powerful Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm “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).
How much does Stage 2 add on the Volvo Penta D4 260?
Stage 2 for the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm 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 260 warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Volvo Penta D4 260 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 260 take?
On the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm: 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 260?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm 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 260?
Stage 1 for the Volvo Penta D4 260 Marine 260hp (191kW) 610Nm 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.