ChoCCo Member 68 Member For: 16y 8m 26d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 19/08/08 01:26 PM Share Posted 19/08/08 01:26 PM Hey all,I rang up a company recently in VIC to enquire about Liquid LPG conversions for the Ts and the bloke said its $5k - $2k rebate = $3k out of pocket. Also an average of 18rwkw gain on the conversion.Now being tax time, that's an investment im willing to take as I dont want to lose the T as fuel prices are going higher and higher. (only 5% more consumptive than fuel is a bonus as opposed to 15 - 20% on normal LPG)My question is, has anyone got this new setup? if so, are there any problems that you've noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 19/08/08 10:13 PM Share Posted 19/08/08 10:13 PM At the momment there is only a handful of cars in total that have been converted as it is new technology in australia, and kits have been delayed due to stock deliveries.Most fitters have close to 3-6 month waiting list to be able to do any conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChoCCo Member 68 Member For: 16y 8m 26d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 14/09/08 02:46 PM Author Share Posted 14/09/08 02:46 PM A&M Automotive in VIC do the conversions, but they're booked out til Feb, does anyone else know where else I can get it done kind of sooner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr6t99 Member 5 Member For: 16y 3m 26d Posted 25/09/08 11:12 AM Share Posted 25/09/08 11:12 AM (edited) ICES THE LPG SPECIALIST 97638854 (rowville)He has converted my mates Xrt6 and he is very happy with it, great on fuel and uses the same tune as petrol he is running 320rwkw good stuff got mine booked to be done soon Edited 25/09/08 11:12 AM by Xr6t99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 4m 18d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 26/09/08 06:16 PM Share Posted 26/09/08 06:16 PM Hey all,I rang up a company recently in VIC to enquire about Liquid LPG conversions for the Ts and the bloke said its $5k - $2k rebate = $3k out of pocket. Also an average of 18rwkw gain on the conversion.Now being tax time, that's an investment im willing to take as I dont want to lose the T as fuel prices are going higher and higher. (only 5% more consumptive than fuel is a bonus as opposed to 15 - 20% on normal LPG)My question is, has anyone got this new setup? if so, are there any problems that you've noticed?I have it... http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=48894 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Member 68 Member For: 21y 1m 20d Location: Australia Posted 22/11/08 03:43 AM Share Posted 22/11/08 03:43 AM (edited) Hey all,I rang up a company recently in VIC to enquire about Liquid LPG conversions for the Ts and the bloke said its $5k - $2k rebate = $3k out of pocket. Also an average of 18rwkw gain on the conversion.Now being tax time, that's an investment im willing to take as I dont want to lose the T as fuel prices are going higher and higher. (only 5% more consumptive than fuel is a bonus as opposed to 15 - 20% on normal LPG)My question is, has anyone got this new setup? if so, are there any problems that you've noticed?I have a BA XR6 Turbo 2004 modelI was lucky enough through various sites to decide to use the the new Liquid LPG injection introduced July08 this year as apposed to the Vapour LPG system.I checked with Ford as I as I had their Ford Solutions extended warranty policy and didnt wish to void. Ford advised me that only the parts that touch the LPG are no longer covered by the Ford Warranty. (For instance recently had the water pump, heater shaft & diff seal cover fixed under this extended warranty & the car was already on LPG).I had the Liquid Gas conversation done through Auto Gas Injection in Frankston & Rob there was excellent. It was the first turbo car they installed and tested this new liquid gas system technology. I have kept the car in standard trim and when they were tuned the car the following comparative figures were achieved on rear wheel kw.Car had done 77,600 km when the lpg was installed From factory it produces 193 rwkw.After their tune on petrol I got 197 rwkwAfter their tune on liquid inj LPG it produced 215 rwkw !!! That is 11.3% power improvement from factory on LPG & 9.13% from their tune. Example I travelled from Melbourne to Port Pirie in S.A. did about 1100km cost aprox $100 !!!!! Over taking with a full car load of luggage & people was a breeze. LPG power band worked perfectly.Economy, I had installed the 40 litre donut gas tank to have the boot space & was getting highway cycle 340km to tank. City cycle 220 km to a tank driving without been conscious of economy.A friend of mine & his friend had also converted the Ford Territories. Like me the cost of fuel was going through the roof to run these cars with families. Loved the cars & didnt wish to sell them. Wrapt now.Car has done 12000kms without missing a beat. LUV It & recommend to anyone thinking of converting. Edited 22/11/08 03:50 AM by Al Bundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 4m 18d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/11/08 08:58 AM Share Posted 22/11/08 08:58 AM ICES THE LPG SPECIALIST 97638854 (rowville)He has converted my mates Xrt6 and he is very happy with it, great on fuel and uses the same tune as petrol he is running 320rwkw good stuff got mine booked to be done soonAre you sure your mate has 320rwkw??? I know they might be about to get 320fwkw out of a standard Liquid kit, but 320rwkw... hmmm...My car makes 350rwkw... I have been working with Australian LPG Warehouse (The people who have brought it to Australia and are developing the kits) and we have used high flow injectors, recalibrated the injectors etc etc... Tried to get injectors from overseas (America/Italy) And it still isn't working! What petrol injectors is your mate using to get his 320rwkw? I had Seimens 60lbs injectors and had to swap to Bosch 42lb injectors... We are getting there, but are currently putting twin fuel pumps inside the gas tank, to try and increase fuel flow, as the biggest injectors they could get are running lean at high RPM...So, are you sure you mate has 320rwkw? And if he does, I wanna know how it is possible that he is running Liquid LPG...Thanks,Worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChoCCo Member 68 Member For: 16y 8m 26d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 11/04/09 08:19 AM Author Share Posted 11/04/09 08:19 AM **UPDATE**Hate to bring up an old post, but I just thought I'd give you guys an update!Since I last posted a few mods have been done. The LPG kit has gone in since about Dec 08 (thanks John @ Ices Performance) FMIC (stage 2 from Rapid), delete centre muffler and new High Flow Cat....... now just in the process of tuning my car with John at Ices.A few problems with my computer (courtesy of Ford) is delaying the tune but once its done, John hopes to hit around high 200s running at 10psi. Just a mention.. this bloke know what he's doin and he'll look after you. I've dealt with a sh*tload of mechanics in the past and none have been as trustworthy as much as him. I take my car every time to him now. (even though im 50km away from the shop) Awesome job mate! - Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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