Thread: LPG Conversion

Originally posted by Utemad+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Utemad)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-p38arover
If you find anyone who has done it on as S2 Dsico, let us know. I've been looking for a while for a friend.

It doesn't matter where the gasfitter is.

Ron

What is the problem with fitting gas to a Disco S2? Is it to do with the different EFI system to the S1?[/b][/quote]

The D2 uses the Bosch EFI which shuts off ignition and fuel on overrun.

If you are using a venturi LPG system, it continues to suck gas in. Touch the throttle and you ignite a gutful of LPG. Doesn't do MAF sensors and airboxes much good.

However, Parnells in Melbourne have now sorted out a sequential gas injection system which is the way to go.

Ron

I just did a ring around and for $2500 you can get a Disco 2 converted to LPG. No one seemed to think it was a problem for this model. As you say it must be sorted now.

Originally posted by igould
From another thread:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>According to the Cars Guide in Melb Herald Sun 29/07, it will be some time before we need to stress too much about increases in excise.
I quote:
"The cost-saving picture will change from 2011 when the Federal Government will begin to phase in an excise on LPG. The excise will start at 2.5 cents a litre and increase by 2.5 cents a litre for the following four years until it reaches a total of 12.5 cents a litre, where the Government has said it will be fixed.
That compares with the 38 cents the Government adds to the price of a litre of petrol.
To offset the introduction of the excise, the Government will offer owners a rebate of $1000 for new vehicles converted in the next three years."
I'm not sure if you can access the whole article on the web (I can't find it) but I can scan it and email it if you like. It talks about cost savings and choosing an installer, among other things.
Given that they are predicting ULP prices will hit $2.00/litre by Christmas, a total of 12.5c/litre still sounds cheap.
My only beef with the conversion is that my range (97 Disco) is 300-320km with the LPG scuba tanks (approx 70 litres), and maybe 150km if I'm lucky on the piddly little tank of ULP that I've got.
The twin scuba tanks are between the chassis rails, with a sheet metal screen over (under?) them, so they are well protected from damage.
All things considered, an LPG conversion should pay for itself fairly quickly.

Check out this spreadsheet to calculate savings, etc (Thanks to matbor). It's a beauty: http://www.bordignons.net/disco/misc/Gas%2...0Conversion.xls

Cheers, Ian[/b][/quote]

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I'm still debating on whether or not to put my D1 on GAS, will go the tanks inside the disco though because I still want my fuel tank !!

Was reading one of the LR mags the other day and a guy was selling his S1 disco and it had a 120lt tank in it :!:

Matbor,
I just put my 1996 D1 on gas. $2,420.00. I use it all week for work on construction sites and travel and fun on the weekends. My fuel bills went from $220 per week to less than $100. Performance is down a touch but not really noticable. if you weant more at anytime flick the switch back to petrol. I am very happy. I have a set of 3 tanks, 200mm high in the luggage area. Still plenty of room. Conversion done with 3 year warranty by Torguegas.

cool.

the reason i haven't put mine on GAS is because just when i was going to my girlfriend got a job near me, so we just take her car to work now, but would still like to put it on GAS for when i go away.


do you know what sort of fuel economy you are getting ?

what size tanks did they put in ?

thanks
Matt.

Tanks total 70 litres and I kept my full fuel tank. Will be doing fuel usage test soon so will let you know the results. The tanks are called manifold tanks and are linked together. They are manufactired by APA tanks.
Like I said am very happy. the other issues I considered wehen converting was that the vehicle will havwe a better resale value. I have noticed in Car Sales that the V8's just are not selling.

I have noticed that the used Disco price has fallen through the floor (I wonder if Clarkie is wondering if he paid too much like I am now...?) but it does mean that I should be able to find a cheap bush hack Disco some time in the future! If I was forced to make the choice, for ther same $5K I'd rather have a Disco than a Rangie...

(wait for the feathers!)

I certainly will be hanging onto my current disco for a long time, might even see if i can pick up another one along the way and use that one for bush bashing and just setup my current one for touring !