Thread: Reinstate old and Fit up New

It would make sense that putting a second battery in would essentially balance the vehicle as the front mud guard gets scrubbed by the DS wheel when turning. My springs are coils and pretty soft and floaty . Not being a mechanical person but a person and a battery on one side would have to have an affect
Had a look at the existing battery plate and clamp and all looks doable although reversed

The arial base is a generic brand base modified to bolt on existing wing fasteners. It actually a little flimsy as one unit so I bought a second to beef it up a bit .

Cheers

Bruce p38

Hey Bruce,
You really need to install a substantial air cleaner, which will use a lot of that free space you have at the moment.

My suggestion only, but ditch that old gas system, frankly it sucks. Either convert to sequential or rip it out completely.

My second battery is discretely located in the boot RHS, complete with multi stage charger volt meter, multiple outlets and solar input. I'll post up to date photo soon.

good luck

Rob

Thanks Rob
I've heard the impco LPG system aren't that good but driving this car on gas or petrol there's actually not any difference. Either fuel it goes like a rocket,
I've driven ten other p38s so had a good feel for what's what. It only a bit harder to start on gas and the exhaust note a bit throatier on petrol
Anyway are you suggesting a bigger than normal air cleaner because of the LPG back fire problem ? The solar panel charging idea sounds interesting But where to locate ?
I guess the roof racks the only place. Is it a good idea to only charge aux battery via SP
If so maybe the cable could attach to the RAI up to the roof rack. What size panel are you using ? I'd be interested to see your photos !
If I can fit the battery and air cleaner under the bonnet I will as the spare wheel well is full with gas tank, jack,spares and soon a compressor Like yours the spares on the back on a kaymar SWC
Thanks for chance to talk this through with some one
My friends seem to glaze over and go and get another drink when I start talking RR
Bruce

Good luck getting a Kaymar SWC Bruce! Non existent product (unless you already own one). They are a no longer manufactured product.

Thanks Keithy
Yes they seem as rare as considering Ive been approached 3 time to see if I'd be interested in selling it once at bunnings car park and twice at mechanics I emailed Kaymar re getting a Jerry can holder and telescopic light but they refused my custom!
This vechicle was set up for touring and I want to set it up for a bit more offroading hence the RAI, air filter box and dual battery.
Can anyone post a photo of there engine bay with air filter box in the original position as I assume it'll have to be replaced there to accept RAI ?
Thanks

Bruce

Bruce,

As promised check this link out of my setup

This is not the latest incarnation of the install as I've added more outlets and a voltmeter but essentially this what I've done.

Rob


Dual battery charger install help

Hi

I have installed a dual battery system next to my LPG tank where the spare tyre was, it required running 4AG cable to the rear of the car though.

I used the Traxide SC80 and it is brilliant, lots of aulro members seem to use them.

SC80 Dual Battery Systems

Sequential Injection LPG is much better than the airbox system for sure, no backfiring issues

But if you go sequential injection you can put a real aircleaner back on and you will lose that space you have.

Steve

I've got the same impco system on my 96. Occasionally I'll get a little pop in the inlet side of things on start up (courtesey of gems being wasted spark), but never a full on back fire. Previous owner said it never backfired either. Admittantly I'm pedantic about vacuum leaks, plugs and leads, but surprisingly is been very forgiving

I would like to swap for injected lpg though, but only for fuel economy.

If it were me, I'd be putting the battery in the back, as I can't see any other way of geting the snorkel in.