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Chip box for me race truck
carpmart - 15/4/08 at 08:41 PM

Guys

I'm after a bit more torque for my race van as it has a caravan to tow as well as having a buggy and all the race kit on board. It's a Sprinter with a low level Luton body on a 311 CDi chasis, 2001 vintage so gear stick on the dash etc

I guess I could mess with the wastegate/actuator but browsing ebay, this seemed a good option.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230241190985&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

Anyone any experience of these? Do they cause any issues with a well run in engine 200k plus?

Views and inputs appreciated!

Harvey

lsdweb - 15/4/08 at 09:44 PM

Harvey

I can't help but I'd be interested to know how you get on with carrying the race car and towing a caravan - I wanted to do something similar but couldn't work out if a 'standard' van would tow the weights and whether it was legal!

Regards

Wyn

Dave Castle - 15/4/08 at 11:23 PM

5.5 tonne train wieght

Danozeman - 16/4/08 at 05:45 AM

If they are the same people as here then they are bloody good. My mate used one and it worked very well indeed. I was going to use them for a box for my passat but never got round to it. I rang up and spoke to them very helpfull indeed.

carpmart - 16/4/08 at 06:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Harvey

I can't help but I'd be interested to know how you get on with carrying the race car and towing a caravan - I wanted to do something similar but couldn't work out if a 'standard' van would tow the weights and whether it was legal!

Regards

Wyn


Wyn

I will let you know after the weekend as I am using this 'rig' for the first time.

Legally, I'm within the vehicles towing capacity which is two tons and I will have 1.35 to tow. I am also inside the payload of the luton van.

I think I just may want a bit more torque but it may be OK.

I'll let you know!

Harvey

lsdweb - 16/4/08 at 08:00 PM

Thanks Harvey

Dave Castle - where does 5.5 tonnes fit in? Link

Wyn