Thread: Thinking of converting my P38 to LPG??

Originally Posted by RickP38

Hi all, as the title states, with petrol prices souring, I am very seriously considering converting. This is a big step for me as I have always been against LPG, however times are changing and if I wish to keep my much loved Rangie so must I! My knowledge of LPG is very limited so I am asking is if anyone else has made the switch, is it worth it, experiences, long term effects etc....

My cars details are as follows:
2001 P38 HSE 120,000K 4.6l

I am looking at spending the extra money and going with the injected gas system.

Thank you in advance.

Hi Rick
There's alot of info been posted on this subject
Try this link ... http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...ight=gas+setup
about the 8th comment down is the story on a P38 ...

Do you want to set it up for actual 4WD or just keep on the tarmak .. cause there totally different setup's to consider

Gday Rick,
I have just booked my P38 4.6HSE in for a gas conversion, after a bit of researching it seems that all the installers that I rang would only do Gas injection for the P38. If you are in WA I can give you the name of a company who was recommended to me by several other gas installers. Its a bugger that I have to wait until mid September to get it done as they are that busy!!
Shano

I believe gas injection may be the only option for a 2001 (Bosch based) motor.

I have a blend system on my 97 GEMS motor.

It works very well, and saves a lot of $$$.

If you're planning to keep the car for a few more years, I'd say go ahead and do it.

The main consideration is what size tank you get and where you put it. If you get a traditional tank and have it in the cargo area, obviously you lose about half of your load space. If you get a donut tank fitted in the spare tyre well, you lose the spare tyre.

Mine is a traditional tank mounted on 2 rails at the back of the cargo area. I still have full access to the spare tyre well, and I have built a cover out of MDF to surround the tank and finished it with matching fabric trim.

I also have the dog barrier, which means I can load soft stuff up on top of the tank.

Good luck

Dave

Originally Posted by RickP38

Hi all, as the title states, with petrol prices souring, I am very seriously considering converting. This is a big step for me as I have always been against LPG, however times are changing and if I wish to keep my much loved Rangie so must I! My knowledge of LPG is very limited so I am asking is if anyone else has made the switch, is it worth it, experiences, long term effects etc....

My cars details are as follows:
2001 P38 HSE 120,000K 4.6l

I am looking at spending the extra money and going with the injected gas system.

Thank you in advance.

Where are you located Rick?

My P38A is running and injected LPG system. I can't pick the difference in power when it changes over.

Thank you everyone for your replies and advice.

mike 90 RR, I followed the link and that was full of useful information thank you. I do a lot of heavy towing with it (tow a race car) and we also like to get away in it, we are planning a trip up the Birdsville Track. Will this type of work make a difference to the setup?

strange_rover1, I'm in SA. Can't believe you have to wait till sept!! I've got a bloke here ready to do it basically straight away..

adm333, I think you are right, injected is the only option. In regards to the tank, I have to do some research into the volumes but I think I will go with the donut style and put a rear tyre carrier on the back. (I saw someone arranging a group buy on here a while ago..)

p38arover, I'm in SA. What you are saying about not being able to tell the difference appears to be a common theme.

Once again, thank you all for the advice so far

Rick

Rick I beleive the doughnut tank that I will be getting has a useable amount of 72 lt, which is pretty decent. I am also going to be doing a new rear bar with spare wheel carrier.
Shano

Mate

If you live in SA, there is really only one option for LPG here.
His name is Jilden Reichart and lives in crafers West in the hills.
Works from home and is in the phone book.

An absolute whizz. he is an engineer an does the job in absolute perfect manner. Uses copper pipes and a great install.

He has done two of my 4.6 RRC and is doing my disco in 3 weeks.
Mainly does Land Rovers and is well known.

Can forward you his no when I find it.

Tell him I send you (Frank).

Best of luck.

Originally Posted by big guy

Mate

If you live in SA, there is really only one option for LPG here.
His name is Jilden Reichart and lives in crafers West in the hills.
Works from home and is in the phone book.

An absolute whizz. he is an engineer an does the job in absolute perfect manner. Uses copper pipes and a great install.

He has done two of my 4.6 RRC and is doing my disco in 3 weeks.
Mainly does Land Rovers and is well known.

Can forward you his no when I find it.

Tell him I send you (Frank).

Best of luck.

Thanks Big Guy, i'll look him up.