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Old May 25, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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i run a 2001 transit fwd 2.0td its only got a measly 75bhp and as i plan on towing soon was wondering if i can get a bit more power from it
chears in advance
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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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you can get it re-mapped mate which will help, but one thing to bare in mind is the towing limit on the van, as it doesnt matter how much power it has it can only tow so much before VOSA and the old bill start taking a interest and your wallet gets lighter
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Northants Ford Fan
you can get it re-mapped mate which will help, but one thing to bare in mind is the towing limit on the van, as it doesnt matter how much power it has it can only tow so much before VOSA and the old bill start taking a interest and your wallet gets lighter
i know what you mean but the trailer i will be towing isnt that heavy just as aero dynamic as a house
so just need a bit more grunt
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