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26-09-2009, 08:01 PM
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I have a 99 build series 1 au done 139,000ks. Never had a mechanical problem. Thinking of converting to gas.
Should I do it? Any pro's & con's? Thanks, in advance. |
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26-09-2009, 08:34 PM
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Lots of pros and cons. I did mine because I am going to keep the car for a long time so I wil get my money back. If you need your boot or use the rear fold seats the LPG tank will kill the seat and you wil lose some space in the boot. (mind you looking at some of the sound systems some people put in the boot you might still have more space)
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26-09-2009, 08:40 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Yes, AU's love LPG and it'll cost you bugger all to convert after the rebate.
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26-09-2009, 09:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: jimboomba
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is there any power loss on lpg for the au
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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26-09-2009, 09:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
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You probably won't want an injected system on an early-model AU as these systems will cost just as much installed as what your car is worth on the market! My advice is to do your homework to ensure that you're dealing with a reputable installer. Regards, Dave
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PoweredByCNG: Sick and tired of all the ignorant 'gas is crap' comments out there. |
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26-09-2009, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Werribee, Melbourne
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theres a little bit of power loss but in the long run its Better off i dont realy realy notes a diffrance unless im Giveing it hell but saying tha if im doing that i chage it to pech i love gas best thing
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26-09-2009, 09:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i guess with the gas system, if you run a cam, have to get a lpg cam, hmmm dont no yet, plus a gas rebuild for the engine,
if i keep the car and dont do any power mods to it i will convert it, ill end up in a v8 anyways
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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26-09-2009, 09:55 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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hey frd906 whats a gas rebuild bud?
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27-09-2009, 11:43 AM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Depends how long you're going to keep the car.
If more than 3-4 years, and you do more than say 10,000 kays a year, then I'd say do it. I'd go an Impco system myself, as I have one on my SR and I also have a mixer ring set up on my Futura. The Impco gives the most power and has given me the least problems - no problems really. I've also learned to tune the Impco using the lean and rich led unit under the dash, so it means that's one cost per year I can save. JC - who's here with me says go with the mixer ring system (Airod or Landi Renzo) but I reckon he's wrong!  I reckon the mixer ring system, although good, has a distinct disadvantage as to block the Throttle Body with the ring. Just my opinion, but many will argue either way on the merits of both type of system.Your choice really but either way I reckon you'll be okay. Just ensure that your installer has a good rep, and check out carefully a system he's intalled on the car of someone you know, so you can check out where all the piping etc goes. All the best with your decision. GK
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Should I convert to LPG?
Hybrid Mode