I have a large MH and would like to add a towbar, motorcycle trailer and quite a large 400cc scooter which will be approx. 250kg in weight. My Fiat Ducato MH has a 130 BHP engine and has a total weight of 4005kg fully loaded and was wondering by adding say a further 350kg it will become so underpowered.
Therefore I would like to purchase a performance chip to raise the BHP to say 160.
My main concern is will it have a detrimental effect to the longevity of the engine as over the next few years I would like to travel extensively throughout Europe, now both my wife and I are fully retired ( all be it, awaiting for our elderly cat's demise). As an ex engineer I have my concerns
Can a 130 engine take 160BHP?
Increase in wear and tear - clutch - big ends - small ends etc
Gearbox
All the chip suppliers claims increased fuel consumption - is this the case?
MY MH is currently out of warranty 2010 and 19000 miles on the clock.
Any help will be really appreciated
Therefore I would like to purchase a performance chip to raise the BHP to say 160.
My main concern is will it have a detrimental effect to the longevity of the engine as over the next few years I would like to travel extensively throughout Europe, now both my wife and I are fully retired ( all be it, awaiting for our elderly cat's demise). As an ex engineer I have my concerns
Can a 130 engine take 160BHP?
Increase in wear and tear - clutch - big ends - small ends etc
Gearbox
All the chip suppliers claims increased fuel consumption - is this the case?
MY MH is currently out of warranty 2010 and 19000 miles on the clock.
Any help will be really appreciated