
Is there a physical difference between a VAG 2.0 tdi CR 140 hp engine and a 2.0 tdi CR 170 hp engine? Or is it just the software that makes the difference? Do they use some different parts, or not? If the parts are not different, would a modified software (the so called chip tunning, remapping etc.) be acceptable in getting the 140 hp one to 170 hp too? Or it would require more extensive modifications? What is your opinion? Thank you.
Hi Stefanut,
We believe the 170hp engine had a bigger turbo than the 140hp, but you can easily remap the 140hp unit to run at 170hp without worry – lots of owners have. Thing is, you can remap the 170hp unit to 200hp and more, quite safely…

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