Hi

Was wondering if i could get my car converted to LPG could anyone recommend anyone in London and the Pros And Cons
Will i get a better a much MPG i am currently doing about 13.5 i have owned the car for 2weeks and the petrol drinks like a girl on a night out in the local town .........
but love the sound ................ And would i danger blowing her up .......?

mpg stays the same, it's just the saving in the fuel that pays  RRS gone
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Don't do it mate. There is loads on here about it. Do a search and it's a compleat nightmare when people have converted there sports. Sounds like a good idea but it's not. Welcome too the site anyway and sorry for bad news.  MY11 Autobiography supercharged. Santorini Black. Monaco interior. Rear screens. Privacy.
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There are a whole heap of potential horror stories associated with LPG converting the RRS petrol engine - something to do with a lack of lubrication from LPG causing the valve seats to deteriorate. It can be done but to do it properly appears to be very expensive as upgraded heads are required.

see here for one example:
http://portal.jeengineering.co.uk/old/new-...gines.html 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Research the higher temperature burn of LPG compared to petrol and the damage that does to engine linings. If that doesn't put you off then nothing will.

You'll save money on fuel but a whole heap of problems will follow...

Do it but report back and prove us wrong.

Sorry to be a doom merchant but I've done a LPG conversion in a Subaru and it was a disaster long term... 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE in Artic Frost. 20" 2010 HST Alloys, sidesteps, Hawke tips, plus minor bits and bobs along with a remap. Four spike spiders ready for the Alps again now tucked up in their garage boxes...

have you considered the popular TDV8 conversion?

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Bubbles...

Might I suggest that if you love the sound you drive it and enjoy it, not worry about MPG...

Life's too short.

We'll all be a long time pi**ing and shi**ing ourselves in geriatric care given the rate of medical care.

Drive it like you stole it as they say! 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE in Artic Frost. 20" 2010 HST Alloys, sidesteps, Hawke tips, plus minor bits and bobs along with a remap. Four spike spiders ready for the Alps again now tucked up in their garage boxes...

rrsboy wrote:

have you considered the popular TDV8 conversion?

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oxford-boy wrote:

Bubbles...

Might I suggest that if you love the sound you drive it and enjoy it, not worry about MPG...

Life's too short.

We'll all be a long time pi**ing and shi**ing ourselves in geriatric care given the rate of medical care.

Drive it like you stole it as they say!

Drive it like you stole it thats what i will do ...... and i will 4get about doing the LPG thing thanks for the replys .

Thanks for the help and replys all ..... it has put me off thinking about doing this now ........

RRSTDV8 wrote:

There are a whole heap of potential horror stories associated with LPG converting the RRS petrol engine - something to do with a lack of lubrication from LPG causing the valve seats to deteriorate. It can be done but to do it properly appears to be very expensive as upgraded heads are required.

see here for one example:
http://portal.jeengineering.co.uk/old/new-...gines.html

wont the government control on LPG be running out soon anyway at which point prices could quite easily soar....the price of lpg has increased a fair whack anyway from what i've seen.... If it doesnt scare you it isnt heavy enough