Any Way To Mod Is200D To Is220 177Hp?

[eightysix]

I'm a 2011 is200d owner, and have previously owned a is220d.

As it has the same engine, would there be any easy way to improve the 150hp of the is200d , to the 177hp of the is220d? (anyone knows of it being a simple restrictor to bypass?)

I really miss the difference in power, and can't believe the low top speed.

[steve2006]

As you say the engine is the same 2.2 L but it has been detuned to improve fuel consumption.

0-60 mph has also increased by nearly 1.5 seconds but the top speed you mention is technically irrelevent above 70 MPH in the UK anyway.

Although I haven't heard of any specific modification to increase the engine output there may be some piggy back ECU specialists who may be able to offer a solution although this could affect your manufacturer's warranty.

If you initially wanted performance above economy the IS250 may have been the better choice.

[eightysix]

As you say the engine is the same 2.2 L but it has been detuned to improve fuel consumption.

0-60 mph has also increased by nearly 1.5 seconds but the top speed you mention is technically irrelevent above 70 MPH in the UK anyway.

Although I haven't heard of any specific modification to increase the engine output there may be some piggy back ECU specialists who may be able to offer a solution although this could affect your manufacturer's warranty.

If you initially wanted performance above economy the IS250 may have been the better choice.

Thanks for your response Steve!

I would have preferred the is250 any time over the diesel, I love it. Unfortunately because of the high co2 emissions/KW and the reformed car taxes in Belgium this would have cost me 5 times what the diesel costs in road taxes and registration.

I hope with the new IS they do a better job in emissions and KW, like bmw (only 360 euro registration for a new 328i, used to be 2500!).

I drive a lot to Berlin which is 6h autobahn and it's crazy to be overtaken at 200kmh (top) by regular avensis, ford focus, etc.

[steve2006]

Ah the Autobahn, see why you need a good top speed! :D

I am not associated or recommending this company but they advertise in some of the UK motoring magazines and may be able to help.

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