Chipping a diesel - long term affects?

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So the wheels are in motion with a 320d sport purchase - now looking at a 04 model with less than 60k which should come in between 13-15k.

After test driving a few models, I feel that the power is adequate, but of course I want more - so the plan is to chip it, brings it up to 330d power (Ireland being Ireland, there were no 330d's to test drive).

My main question is - what are the disadvantages to chipping this engine and chipping in general? More strain on the turbo? I'm planning to keep it a year (before it hits 100K), remove the "tuning box" and fit it to a 05 model.

All help appreciated

 

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Cheers for the reply!

I'm thinking about going for one of those plug in - plug out tuning boxes, so that I can move car to car. I've never owned a car more than 12 months before, and I can change my car every year for very little cost (similar car costs me a 10-20% less if I import it from UK to Ireland).

Any idea what companies offer this?