2008 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI 5.0L V8 Marine Inboard Engine – 269 Hours – 180 PSI Compression 

Engine Specifications

• Year: Not Confirmed

• Make: Volvo Penta

• Model: 5.0 GXI

• Horsepower: Approximately 270 HP (Exact Rating to Be Confirmed)

• Engine Type: Gasoline Inboard / Sterndrive Marine Engine

• Displacement: 5.0L / 305 CID

• Configuration: V8 – 8 Cylinders

• Engine Platform: GM-Based Small Block V8

• Fuel System: Electronic Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)

• Cooling System: Marine Raw-Water Cooling Configuration

• Ignition System: Electronic Ignition

• Starting System: Electric Start

• Electrical System: 12-Volt

• Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated

• Exhaust System: Dual Volvo Penta Marine Exhaust Manifolds

• Compression: 180 PSI on All 8 Cylinders

• Engine Hours: 269.07 Hours (ECU Diagnostic Reading)

• Maximum Recorded RPM: 5,080 RPM

• Drive Compatibility: Select Volvo Penta SX and DPS Sterndrive Applications, Depending on Model

• Serial Number: Not Confirmed

• SKU: 11046

Condition Details

Condition: Used – Good Condition

• Compression tested at 180 PSI across all 8 cylinders, showing consistent compression readings.

• Electronic diagnostic scan confirms 269.07 recorded engine hours.

• ECU diagnostic data obtained using Jaltest marine diagnostic equipment.

• Maximum recorded engine speed of 5,080 RPM.

• Engine appears to be in good overall used condition.

• Red Volvo Penta engine block with black marine exhaust assemblies.

• Engine exterior appears clean, with paint and components showing minor signs of previous use.

• Multi-port electronic fuel injection system installed.

• Volvo Penta-branded exhaust manifolds and risers present.

• Alternator, pulleys, belt tensioners, and accessory drive components installed.

• Marine fuel filter and water separator assembly present.

• Electrical wiring harness, sensors, and ignition components visible.

• Engine mounts and marine cooling-system components present.

• Some hoses and electrical connections are disconnected, consistent with removal from the boat.

• Engine is removed from the vessel and available as a replacement marine engine.

• Full running condition and performance under load have not been independently verified.

Diagnostic Engine Hour Details

Electronic diagnostic scan performed using Jaltest marine diagnostic software confirmed the following operating data:

Maximum Recorded RPM: 5,080 RPM

Description

Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI 5.0L V8 gasoline marine inboard engine featuring electronic multi-port fuel injection, marine-specific cooling components, and Volvo Penta exhaust manifolds.

Compression tested at 180 PSI on all 8 cylinders, demonstrating strong and consistent compression readings across the engine.

An electronic diagnostic scan confirms only 269.07 recorded engine hours, providing documented operating history directly from the engine's electronic control system.

The 5.0 GXI is a GM-based V8 marine engine commonly used in recreational boats, including bowriders, runabouts, sport cruisers, and other vessels equipped with compatible Volvo Penta sterndrive systems.

The engine is in good used visual condition with a clean red engine block, black Volvo Penta marine exhaust components, electronic fuel injection, and associated accessories shown in the photographs.

This engine is suitable for replacement or repower applications, subject to verification of engine mounts, electrical connections, drive compatibility, and installation requirements.

Highlights:

• 5.0L GM-Based V8 Marine Engine

• 180 PSI Compression on All 8 Cylinders

• Only 269.07 Recorded Engine Hours

• Electronic Diagnostic Report Available

• Electronic Multi-Port Fuel Injection

• Volvo Penta Marine Exhaust Components

• Good Used Condition

SKU: 11046