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skippy41
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If the tx2s have an engine management box, the same thing can be done i know they do all fords even trucks
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skippy41 wrote:
Why spend about 3k more for a bigger engine in your car, when all you have to do is shell out £500 for the same thing


The point I made above was that the factory fitted engine providing the same additional power is only £750 more new according to this page:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/?id=66

So for £500 and the faffing about you're talking much the same price.

Each to his own, but I would always go for the factory engine with more power rather than a third-party remedy.

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By the way, Mr Broxibear said his Superb had increased output from 100 to 132 bhp, so I was comparing the 100 to 130 bhp factory fitted engine.

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Right what is the specification of the tx2, no doubt GBC will let us know, But do they have an engine management box???? if so would you turn down an extra 30% more power and 40% more toque making the cab more drivable and an extra 5 miles per gallon,
Nearly every white van man who has the transit has been chiped how do you think they can stick to you back bumper at 100 mph fully loaded
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delboy wrote:
Glasgow City Council operates a policy for the minimum criteria of vehicles to be licensed.; 13) windows that permit the passengers and driver to be clearly viewed from outside the vehicle


Makes you wonder how the Ford Galaxy's & the Merc vans with the dark tints got through
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You could always just call yourself 'chauffeur' & avoid Glasgow licensing :roll:

http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction ... ow&x=0&y=0
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