Going to gas

[03LANDYV8]

Just searching for thoughts on a gas converion for a 03 v8 Disco Ive been told it cant be on the 03 model but im sure someone out there has one and let me know if its worth it.

[p38arover]

Just searching for thoughts on a gas converion for a 03 v8 Disco Ive been told it cant be on the 03 model but im sure someone out there has one and let me know if its worth it.

Of course it can. You need a sequential vapour injection system with the Thor engine. My local LR specialists have done quite a few Thors.

I can't direct you anywhere as I have no idea where (Nth. Suburbs) Padbury is located.

[Boxer]

Of course it can. You need a sequential vapour injection system with the Thor engine. My local LR specialists have done quite a few Thors.

I can't direct you anywhere as I have no idea where (Nth. Suburbs) Padbury is located.

Who is this said LR specialist, would be keen on checking them out myself. Can you PM me the details?

[nice1guv]

I can't direct you anywhere as I have no idea where (Nth. Suburbs) Padbury is located.

I think you'll find this is Padbury in the northern suburbs of Perth.

[grover7488]

I asked the same question AFTER i bought my 03?!:oops2:

was told different info depending who was asked.

Had it done in Melbourne by RANGEROV automotive about 5 months ago.

Result :thumbsup:X100! Highly recommend it (vapour injection)

Ended up with about 72lt (usable) of LPG, TD5 readers close your eyes, cost to fill $25!!!!! Get about 400km. I've done 15,000km and love it.
There is a few problems 1) only need small change at the servo:p, limited range (i have a 45lt ULP tank in the rear 1/4) and i find i drive it much harder than i used to, i think because of the cheap fuel!

Hope this helps

[ozscott]

I have been running closed loop converter and mixer system for about three years in my 02 D2 V8 Manual. It uses a standard mixer in the air intake snorkel but cleverly uses one of the 02 sensors to constantly adjust the mixture at the converter (with an electric idle solenoid and electric main tap solenoid in the vapour hose) to constantly seek stochiometric...very clever and actually gets just as good economy or better than the sequential...the doubters will doubt but its true (I have compared to others before). I get consistently 20 litres per 100k on LPG in and out to town in a mixture of peak hours and moderate driving...no highway at all in that figure. Its also a hell of a lot cheaper to install than sequential vap injection. I dont have backfire issues. I have programmed it to change over to LPG from petrol at 1100rpm on deceleration - smooth change over. I also like the low down torque and power - both very good. LPG is smoother running than petrol.

Cheers

[SmokyBear]

I had mine done by Dave at Farmport Auto Gas in Bunbury. Phone 97924288

He was the only person that I could find in WA that would touch the Disco II & came highly recommended by Rovertech in Bentley.

All up cost was $5700 including petrol tank. Would be cheaper if manifold tanks or a standard tank were used, but will cost you storage space.

I had an Elko Direct Sequential Injestion system installed with 2 x 40L gas cylinders suspended where the fuel tank used to be. Petrol is now in a 62L Brown Davis tank behind the RH rear wheel, filled from the normal filler & uses the original fuel pump.

Initial teething problems were sorted out by the Elko agent in Perth, and the system now works a treat. No noticeable power difference at all.

The only drawback was a very slight loss of exit angle. That's not all bad though, because it gave me a credible excuse to put in the 2" lift kit : )

In the two years since I've had the system, I've only seen one other D2 on LPG in Perth.


Just searching for thoughts on a gas converion for a 03 v8 Disco Ive been told it cant be on the 03 model but im sure someone out there has one and let me know if its worth it.

[p38arover]

Who is this said LR specialist, would be keen on checking them out myself. Can you PM me the details?

Bruce Davis Performance Landys at Annangrove and Diesel Gas Technologies / KLR Automotive at Kingswood do them. (KLR and DieselGas Technologies were owned by the same people but KLR has since been sold to one of their mechanics. Both workshops still do the installations. They are only two doors from each other in the same complex.)

KLR/DGT did my P38A.

[Boxer]

Bruce Davis Performance Landys at Annangrove and Diesel Gas Technologies / KLR Automotive at Kingswood do them. (KLR and DieselGas Technologies were owned by the same people but KLR has since been sold to one of their mechanics. Both workshops still do the installations. They are only two doors from each other in the same complex.)

KLR/DGT did my P38A.

oh cool, Bruce did my tune not long ago. Good bloke. Been meaning to drop him a line.

[p38arover]

oh cool, Bruce did my tune not long ago. Good bloke. Been meaning to drop him a line.

Years ago, Bruce used to send people to Riverstone LPG. They knew how to convert LR. They did my previous Rangie.

[ozscott]

Forgot to mention - my mixer and electronically controlled converter is a Landi Renzo LCS-2 V05 (lambda controlled sensor,2, Version 5).

Cheers

[trobbo]

Have a landi gas injection system on my D1 and love it. :cool:

Whoever tells you that a d2 cannot be done is a fool. ahhh if only you were in Vic - the LPG State. (we have that on our number plates you know :D)

[03LANDYV8]

Cheers for the info guys yes im over in Perth so its not easy for disco owners over here but its worth the wait.i like the sound of the vapour injection sys and will investigate it further.

Glenn:)

[martinozcmax]

I asked the same question AFTER i bought my 03?!:oops2:

was told different info depending who was asked.

Had it done in Melbourne by RANGEROV automotive about 5 months ago.

Result :thumbsup:X100! Highly recommend it (vapour injection)

Ended up with about 72lt (usable) of LPG, TD5 readers close your eyes, cost to fill $25!!!!! Get about 400km. I've done 15,000km and love it.
There is a few problems 1) only need small change at the servo:p, limited range (i have a 45lt ULP tank in the rear 1/4) and i find i drive it much harder than i used to, i think because of the cheap fuel!

Hope this helps

Just stuck 65 ltrs of diesel in my Tdi afterr 882 k's so I don't think it's cheaper than a diesel. I also had to fill the lpg tank but at $3.60 it didn't break the bank.

[p38arover]

Just stuck 65 ltrs of diesel in my Tdi afterr 882 k's so I don't think it's cheaper than a diesel. .

It is - about 2/3rd the cost of running a diesel (fuel only). Work it out.

[Measurer]

Ron,
Bruce Davis is now converting himself. He has bought a new SVX with Aus Compliance 001 and I am led to believe he has just completed a LPG conversion of the 2.4ltr. It is black & mean!!!! Give Bruce a call on (02) 9679-1978 to see what he is charging. Rivo LPG used to do conversions although I am not sure if they are still in business. I had a RRC converted by them it was just OK. wiring was a little rough & I had to tweek the system to get it to work properly. Greg

[03LANDYV8]

Ok guys its taken a while but i found some one to install a vapour injection system here in perth he is the elko perfered installer so im hoping all goes well they seem like nice guys and seem to know there stuff. Ive booked in for the week of the 16th March so ill let you know how it goes.

[95 Disco]

Ok guys its taken a while but i found some one to install a vapour injection system here in perth he is the elko perfered installer so im hoping all goes well they seem like nice guys and seem to know there stuff. Ive booked in for the week of the 16th March so ill let you know how it goes.

Who? Where? How Much ??? (not after a lot :))

Is it the case that you need the $ up front then claim the rebates afterwards ?

Thanks

Grant

[03LANDYV8]

Terrys Lpg in Canningvale yes money up front approx $5000 depending on tank size then you need to go over pits then claim $3000 REBATE
My install is next week ill post my thoughts on the process and the install.

[03LANDYV8]

ok guys i now have the disco back and after 150klms no problems and there seems to be no power loss and im looking at approx 300klm on the first 60lt tank. the installer will inspect again after 1000k to make sure all is well. LPG LOVING IT.

[rusty05]

Hi Ozscott,

I like this idea, mitigates the backfire issue, has the same economy!

Is this being done commercially, or was it something that you have done yourself, with some excellent work.
Likely to be around half the cost of SVI.
I know you have mentioned it in a few posts, but nobody seems to have asked about it.

Rusty

Also, slight different side of LPG question.
Do the 40 litre under sill tanks fit if u have SLS/ACE etc, or does the airpump get in the way?