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Now presumably someone will point out to me that this cant be done...... I have a pair of D3 130's and I have been lead to believe that the difference between the 130 and 160 version is in the engine managmement. The 190 version actually has some different mechanics to gain the extra hp. So no doubt you have guessed my question- whats to stop me having my 130s re-mapped for some extra oomph? The D3 engine is based on the 5 cylinder unit as fitted to Volvo cars and I am aware that these are available at a 180hp rating as standard.
Volvo wanted 3-4k more for the 160s when I bought them which prevented me doing so, but it has since dawned on me that you can re-map diesel cars for £300-£400. The Land Rover TD5 is a good example of this- 160-190 hp from re-mapping over the standard 120ish.
Anyone got any Informed info on this subject, or can marine diesels not be treated in the same way as a car?
Volvo wanted 3-4k more for the 160s when I bought them which prevented me doing so, but it has since dawned on me that you can re-map diesel cars for £300-£400. The Land Rover TD5 is a good example of this- 160-190 hp from re-mapping over the standard 120ish.
Anyone got any Informed info on this subject, or can marine diesels not be treated in the same way as a car?