Originally posted by CCBradford
I used a Australian govt scheme to convert to LPG.
Best thing I ever did ! cost was $900.00 (after grant)
average price of LPG in my state QLD is $0.60 a litre.
Petrol is now almost $1.50 a litre. I do not notice any power loss. When I am allowed to build my 250 cu inch side valve MOPAR I will be building it to run LPG.
Extra compression and hard valve seats is all you need...
There is definitely a power loss, around 10%, when switching from regular to LPG. I notice it in my Skyline for sure.
And did you notice that when the $2500 subsidy scheme came in, the cost of installations rose by about $1200? And now it's down to $1500 subsidy the installation costs are dropping again?
I intend having LPG on all my vehicles. Lined up at the moment are my VG 245, the tank is already re-dated and installed. Then there's my 404, which is getting a 504 engine, I'll do that installation myself as much as possible, using a manifold from a 504TI with an SU grafted onto the side for emergency use. Finally, there's a D5N ambulance I'll build into a camper, 245 power once again.
