Thread: Diesel Gas Canberra

John, ask him who provides his kits.

What type of conversion does he do? Some like the manual control PowerShot 2000 system http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...aspx?fileid=29 aren't as good as the computerised systems.

There are a some PowerShot systems selling under different names.

My local installer, Diesel Gas Technologies http://www.dieselgas.com.au/home.htm, was selling the DieselGas Australia system http://www.dieselgasaustralia.com.au/ but have now moved to their own design sequential gas injection system for diesels.

The first mob, DGT in Penrith (not DGA in Adelaide) are LR specialists as well, and the principals both drive 4BD1-T powered Rangies (they are also the blokes who did the conversion on the Patrol in the A4WDM article mentioned in the DGA page!).

Ron

I spoke to a guy at APA (manufacturers of LPG tanks) in Melbourne, and they are bringing out their own computerised system in the near future. I'm still to get details on it.

It's a loop feedback system, where the computer gets inputs from the engine, such as airflow and speed to deliver the fuel, but also analyses exhaust gas to see how much fuel is unburnt and further moderate the mix. In laymans terms that's how it was described to me.

The unit was supposed to come in at about $3,800 for a Defender, which is cheaper than the other computer systems by about $1K.

If you can find out what system they're using & what they're charging, it may be cheaper for some to drive to Canberra, than have it done locally.

I'll keep the forum informed with any further updates on the APA system.

Probably more $$ than I have but would be interesting to talk with them.

I'm definitely interesting in the Diesel Gas, and whilst the other ones may be better, the Power Shots system seems simple enough and it should be a whole lot cheaper than the $4,800 I was quoted ( less the $2000 means it still $2,800)

What are the downsides in the Powershot style system, and does anyone know who could fit one in Brisbane?

Having recently just moved to Canberra (Queanbeyan) is there any word on the gas conversion for diesels in Canberra. I was looking at the guys at Dungog but they couldn't fit me in before I moved. Where abouts are the Canbera guys located and what system do they install? Anyone had it done to the 300Tdi Discovery?

I think I still have the details at work. If you still don't know next week when I'm back I will look it up for you.

Well I for one am sitting back, on my hands/wallet on all this diesel/gas conversion as there are a lot of different types now on the market. There is a good forum on the FWD magazine-monthly or action? on this subject. Do you want the type that goes through the air intake (pre turbo) or the intake manifold (post turbo/intercooler). Ive read on one forum of a stuff up big time which blew the motor (over gassed) by a nong operator, (some of these products seem to be franchised out). I personally am leaning towards Ecogas but in no rush what so ever. The overall picture is certainly encouraging us to part with a lot of $$$$ so caveat emptor!!!--geez did I spell that correctly?
Steve

Ray at Canberra Motor Works in Mitchell has just been on a Diesel/Gas installation training course and intends to start doing some conversions pretty soon.

He used to do Petrol/LPG conversions and is a well known Land Rover specialist in Canberra.

Not sure what systems he will be using..

Give them a call on 02 6241 8777 and see what he intends doing..

I've just sold my TD5 Disco..but was considering getting it done..

cheers,
Richard