90bhp towing
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^^^ What he said, its torque that you need for towing anyway, hence why lorrys, tractors etc are diesel powered.
yep agreed will be fine, towing capacity for your car is 1400kg.
http://www.uktow.com/towing capacity.asp?make=Seat&model1=Leon#tab1
http://www.uktow.com/towing capacity.asp?make=Seat&model1=Leon#tab1
Yeah well capable of that weight (there's someone that tows a caravan with a Lupo!!! lol!!). Don't know how old you are or when you passed etc so just make sure you've got the right license categories
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It would be better with a decent map, to provide more torque. I've seen the guys at tdiclub.com with the same engine, who tow a lot, and have found that with a good map that towing is a lot easier.
You say you like your car un-mapped??! How can that be so?? Is that because you had a map and didn't like it? It was probably a BAD map, so you would be much better off getting a GOOD map from a reputable supplier.
You say you like your car un-mapped??! How can that be so?? Is that because you had a map and didn't like it? It was probably a BAD map, so you would be much better off getting a GOOD map from a reputable supplier.
Would you care to explain why, as I can't think of any reason apart from insurance reasons.
The OP is also asking about towing, and I've read reviews on tdiclub where people have used a mapped 90BHP TDI to great effect towing, and they said it was a lot better than unmapped.
This isnt a thread about mapping & if i give my reasons you will argue like you have on every other thread you've posted on
The OP has asked if his 90bhp will tow a caravan,the answer is yes,sure a 110bhp + would be more ideal but 90bhp will do the job
A guy my bro works with bought this for his Seat MPV tdi http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250760208...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_4766wt_934 reckons it works a treat
Edit; He uses his mpv to tow a caravan,told my bro that it tow better & he get the same fuel economy towing as he got not towing before he fitted it
Edit; He uses his mpv to tow a caravan,told my bro that it tow better & he get the same fuel economy towing as he got not towing before he fitted it
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Nozzles set up right are a superb boost in torque, mine are on a standard 90 with no smoke but nice torque. I got a fair surprise accelerating uphill. Towing is fine with them or without. I towed the golf about 60 miles over some big hills in my cordy with the 90 and nozzles.
My nozzles were about the same price as a map once all is said and done, you'd maybe be better with a straight map if you're not planning on going further. Get a custom one rather than the usual, it should be able to be set up exactly how you want it.
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Depends which engine you have, if it's the ALH then 150 easy enough, if it's the AGR then 125-130 tops but either way you'll get plenty of torque
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