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***HDi fun*** · 22-04-2010, 07:58 PM

Current Mondeo TDCi 2.2 will tune to over 200bhp with £300 or so remap.

VW's 1.8T 20 valve petrol is a brilliantly versatile engine. 'Apparently' prone to sludge problems but nothing that some purposeful driving won't minimise. These can be tuned by ECU remapping as well. It won't cost thousands.

Common rail diesels, particularly those with decent performance figures a standard will offer sensational midrange shove with a remap and still give 40+ mpg. It'll make your Megane feel completely spineless in comparison.

At this point I'd go for a Ford, I think.

Are you planning to buy new or second user?

22-04-2010, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
*HDi fun* Moderator Torque King Car: E39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 11,305	Re: Can you/ is it worth upgrading diesel turbos? Current Mondeo TDCi 2.2 will tune to over 200bhp with £300 or so remap. VW's 1.8T 20 valve petrol is a brilliantly versatile engine. 'Apparently' prone to sludge problems but nothing that some purposeful driving won't minimise. These can be tuned by ECU remapping as well. It won't cost thousands. Common rail diesels, particularly those with decent performance figures a standard will offer sensational midrange shove with a remap and still give 40+ mpg. It'll make your Megane feel completely spineless in comparison. At this point I'd go for a Ford, I think. Are you planning to buy new or second user?