As far as i am aware it is not an approved fuel in diesel engines. London transport i believe carried out experiments with it. But it's use in that combination is not approved as a road fuel in diesels by the MOT, as i say as far as i am aware. I believe ok in the states but not here. Do a search. Things may have changed don't know.
it alters the burn characteristics of the diesel..(as well as adding a wee bit more energy of the lpg itself,but main advantage is.lower egt,cleaner QUICKER burn..more effeicent burn,ie more of the diesel actually burns...so just adding increases power or gives you more mpg,depending upon how you use your right foot..
also as more effeicent burn, one can add yet more diesel before one gets nasty unburnt too much fuel, black smoke..
on my nissan powered rangie it is like having an 7 potter rather than a 6..also i can get 40mpg out of her if i try..(or more acceleration and usable power than any of the 3.9;s i have owned)not bad for a raised 2 ton 4x4 on mud tyres running 3.3l td engine ..
yanks and aussies use lpg on their trucks for years..(additive NOT alternative)
also as more effeicent burn, one can add yet more diesel before one gets nasty unburnt too much fuel, black smoke..
on my nissan powered rangie it is like having an 7 potter rather than a 6..also i can get 40mpg out of her if i try..(or more acceleration and usable power than any of the 3.9;s i have owned)not bad for a raised 2 ton 4x4 on mud tyres running 3.3l td engine ..
yanks and aussies use lpg on their trucks for years..(additive NOT alternative)
wil2813
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ive owned 3 ,the last one i had was chipped (manual &still slow),the automatic one before that i gave my wife and she rturned it saying (quote) is there something wrong with the accelator pedal it dont rev properly lol,the one before that again auto the head failed so i broke it for spares,imo p38 over 2 ton, 4 x4, 2.5 diesel underpowered & uneconimical. V8 RULES
Thats Bollocks
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And i think your up your own arse! mate
I would rather take advise from a company like Alard who have been tuning Landrovers for years, than listen to someone like you who has always got a smug comment and doesnt like it when someone dissagrees with you.
Thats Bollocks
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Hmm, i dont think it did!
I think i said
performance air filter
larger turbo
larger intercooler
????
Thats Bollocks
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Oy Numpty!
Did you not read my post.
performance air filter
larger intercooler
larger turbo.
I wish i could get that lot for £ 40 quid:doh:
I guess I read that to mean 'one of the following' and not 'in combination'...which is what I think you meant.
Just goes to show how written text can be taken either out of context or not as intended, as I think this is what myself and others have misconstrued.
Ease up a bit on the 'tude though as oftentimes it is just a contextual mistake by the reader, and not intended to be a slur or snipe at the poster.
Thats Bollocks
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Many Thanks Dude.
I just dont like being called Gullable.lol
I am a bit gullable at times, Lol
But dont like being reminded
Many Thanks Dude.
I just dont like being called Gullable.lol
I am a bit gullable at times, Lol
But dont like being reminded
You are if you think an air filter will help. Nothing wrong with your chip or intercooler but an air filter alone will do diddly squat. A standard filter will do even with the chip and intercooler. The engine can only intake so much air. On a turbo the free flow filter won't give it any more.
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ive owned 3 ,the last one i had was chipped (manual &still slow),the automatic one before that i gave my wife and she rturned it saying (quote) is there something wrong with the accelator pedal it dont rev properly lol,the one before that again auto the head failed so i broke it for spares,imo p38 over 2 ton, 4 x4, 2.5 diesel underpowered & uneconimical. V8 RULES
You have never driven mine. It cannot be regarded as slow by any means. It may not quite keep up with a V8, but not far off, and is fast enough to drive in todays traffic conditions anywhere without a problem. Looks like you have had a few duffers.
wil2813
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i dont buy duffers for myself,i buy duff p38s to cut up and sell the parts because they are worth more money in bits than on the road,i tried p38 diesels some years ago when they was proper money,ive owned most models and forms of p38s they ever made and the 2.5 diesel is the worst i have ever driven to be honest especially a manual,i agree its not about speed and they chug around nicely, to be fair its a lovely sounding engine but its underpowered and uneconomical in a p38 thats why you have to chip and mess with them etc,drive a l322 td6,bmw 330d or 335d then you will knowYou have never driven mine. It cannot be regarded as slow by any means. It may not quite keep up with a V8, but not far off, and is fast enough to drive in todays traffic conditions anywhere without a problem. Looks like you have had a few duffers.
i dont buy duffers for myself,i buy duff p38s to cut up and sell the parts because they are worth more money in bits than on the road,i tried p38 diesels some years ago when they was proper money,ive owned most models and forms of p38s they ever made and the 2.5 diesel is the worst i have ever driven to be honest especially a manual,i agree its not about speed and they chug around nicely, to be fair its a lovely sounding engine but its underpowered and uneconomical in a p38 thats why you have to chip and mess with them etc,drive a l322 td6,bmw 330d or 335d then you will know
Happy with mine thanks. Can hardly be regarded as a chugger.
SpudH
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ive owned 3 ,the last one i had was chipped (manual &still slow),the automatic one before that i gave my wife and she rturned it saying (quote) is there something wrong with the accelator pedal it dont rev properly lol,the one before that again auto the head failed so i broke it for spares,imo p38 over 2 ton, 4 x4, 2.5 diesel underpowered & uneconimical. V8 RULES
I've driven quite a few and some are real dogs some are not. I fixed the air suspension on one a few months ago that was quite possibly the slowest car I've ever driven.
My auto is not too bad, I'm quite happy with how it gets about but it won't set the world alight.
Seanmull here has one thats a right goer even standardish but is now chipped and is as quick as any live axled 2.5tonner should be allowed go
. P38 Ireland here has a full blown Jeremy Fearns one and it goes really well too even as an auto. So you can be lucky/unlucky but I've only driven one that was acceptable without a chip.
Happy with mine thanks. Can hardly be regarded as a chugger.
Wammers is yours chipped or standard?
Cheers
Jerry
