Reflections of first day of LPG

Harro · 13-02-2007, 03:58 AM

Well it's not like i havn't owned a car on LPG before, my VT was on gas. It was kinda quick on gas i spose, but on petrol that thing was a dog.

When i decided to get the EF done, i was afraid of loosing my 5.0l power.

AND I DIDN'T

ON gas she still hammers, you can notice the power loss, but flick the switch over and there is no difference at all. I LIKE!

The guys did an awesome job on it. 68l tank that fits nicley in the boot. LPG guage uses the stock petrol gauge, and the switch is tiny, and hidden away.

I also got an oil dripper put in to help lubricate the motor when its on gas.

Random Thread? Yes
Does it have a Point? Maybe.

I just wanted to get across that LPG is not the huge power killer it's thought to be.

I've calculated that with the amount of k's i do per week, it will pay itself off in about 3-4months.

Cheers
Lee

holmsy · 13-02-2007, 04:01 AM

how much did that set you back? i assume it is a bit dearer beacause its a v8 but still?

Harro · 13-02-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by holmsy

how much did that set you back? i assume it is a bit dearer beacause its a v8 but still?

Conversion - 2700
Oil Dripper - 200

2900 all up, then i get 2000 back on rebate

I don't think the fact it's a v8 effects the overall price

**Polyal** · 13-02-2007, 06:59 AM

I think the fact that its a V8 makes a difference, having that torque would hide the loss a bit.

I know my EA was a slug on gas, it was MPFi aswell.

Im very tempted by this rebate, but im still holding off...just.

holmsy · 13-02-2007, 11:31 AM

whats the rebate for? sorry?
is it money ya get back from the government or something?
if i could get gas on mine for $900 or so it would be one of the first things i do

FordGirl · 13-02-2007, 12:02 PM

Yes holmsy, it's a rebate from the Government to help with the current issues with petrol prices.

The car has to be registered in your name.

**Polyal** · 13-02-2007, 12:04 PM

And I am pretty sure you have to wait until tax time to get it back. Either way its a good idea.

holmsy · 13-02-2007, 12:09 PM

sweet. kinda sucks having to have the money in the first place but still i can always borrow

Harro · 13-02-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

And I am pretty sure you have to wait until tax time to get it back. Either way its a good idea.

I odn't think so

A guy at work got the $$ 2 weeks later

FordGirl · 13-02-2007, 01:36 PM

Gubas has done this as well, I dont think he had to wait 'till tax time.

Hopefully he can clarify.

nawid · 13-02-2007, 11:18 PM

hey guys i got mi ef fairmont done a moth ago.handed da rebate to centerlink.2 weeks later got mi rebate.gas is pretty gutless on ford inline 6s but im only concerned bout cost of running mi car.switch it to petrol if ya get bored.lol

Gubas · 14-02-2007, 12:57 PM

Yeah, my rebate came through 3 weeks after I submitted the form.

Down side is, you still need to pay the full amount once the conversion is finshed.
Or you could work out a deal with the gas convesion installers, and pay part of it, and pay the final 2000 when the rebate came through.

I wouldnt imagine they would be that keen on the idea, considering if they dont get your business, they will off the other 100 people in the waiting list