Honest opinion on LPG

Twin Base said:

Hello

I'm just thinking of buying a range rover and joined the forum for "research". This thread is the closest I've found so far that answers my main question (sort of).

My conclusion, from the various answers given, is that a P38 at moderate maileage with a good history and LPG already fitted would be a good buy.

Does that sound fair?


Kav.

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Strangely, a Rangey with lpg doesn't seem to be worth any more than one without so if you are in the market for one then getting one with a decent system already fitted is probably the best option - that's what I did.

Just make sure the rest of the vehicle is good as well - particularly the engine & cooling system.

Plenty of advice available on here if you need help!

Guy

I just bought a p38, it does'nt have the lpg conversion but I'm thinking of getting it done, esp if petrol is going up to £1.20 a litre. I live in St Albans, Herts and am thinking of getting it done locally but the price is over £2k, does anyone know where I could get it done cheaper and which system, I've heard prins is the best,
are they all sequential, I'm confused I thought all lpg were the same.
and can I run a bbq off it, cheers for your replies!

Depending on how handy you are, you could fit it yourself and just get it certified so you have all the relevant paperwork (some insurance companies want the certificate whereas some dont seem to bother)

AlexxLush said:

Depending on how handy you are, you could fit it yourself and just get it certified so you have all the relevant paperwork (some insurance companies want the certificate whereas some dont seem to bother)

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Do you know an LPGA installer that will certify a system that they haven't installed, 'cos I haven't found one yet!

Cheers

Chris

Iv had lpg on a few cars now amongst them range rovers.
A single point system and indeed the single point with lamba probe feedback are both very detrimental of performance and I wouldnt bother with.
Sequential systems are alot better and offer minimal losses. The only problem with buying a car with a system fitted is if its not a system supported by your local fitters you could have problems getting it fixed or getting spares. Be warned.
Its my opinion it will definately wear out an engine quicker due to it being 102 octane and a dry fuel with less lubrication. Having said that if you fit it to a good engine theres no reason you wont get miles of service. A rover V8 with 120k on it is nearer the end of its life than the beginning anyway.
I still think its worth while having a conversion if you actually use your car on a regular basis. If you dont then it isnt. My local conversion company will convert a v8 to sequential for £1800. They also did an engineers report on a V6 mondeo I had with a single point conversion for my insurance company about 3 years ago. I guess its all about having the right local contacts.

After having done abit more digging, the local company will fit a Prins VSI fully sequential system For £1900 + VAT.
Profess Autogas in South Wales fits AC STAG system for £1 400 (VAT included).
I just got to find out the pro's and cons of both systems.
But for nearly a grand less the Welsh boyo's are looking fav.

marquis said:

After having done abit more digging, the local company will fit a Prins VSI fully sequential system For £1900 + VAT.
Profess Autogas in South Wales fits AC STAG system for £1 400 (VAT included).
I just got to find out the pro's and cons of both systems.
But for nearly a grand less the Welsh boyo's are looking fav.

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I had the AC STAG system fitted by Profess last November - no change in performance (I've got a 4.6 v8) and we've been getting around 19mpg consistently since then. They did the job in 1 day (8am - 8pm) and gave me a car to use during the day. They give a 2 year warranty, and a free 1 month follow up check. The annual service costs around £40.