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Title: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: mv6copcar on 30 April 2007, 22:34:26

just wondering as had a few very high quotes for my 3.0 xe3.0 to be converted.
or any other methods for saving on fuel costs.

cheers in advance ppl.

regards
carl

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 April 2007, 23:01:05

Yes it can be done

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: The Cambelt Kid on 30 April 2007, 23:02:20

I'm doing my second gas installation and it costs about £800 DIY, give or take a few notes as you may come across little jobs as you go along.

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: mv6copcar on 01 May 2007, 07:18:10

thanks guys, anyone got a rough guide on where to start and parts to buy?

thanks

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 May 2007, 08:41:41

Omega2000W is about to do one....so hopefuly he can give you the details....

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: The Cambelt Kid on 01 May 2007, 08:52:03

Have a look at this thread for the details.  I won't be starting mine for about a month as i have other things going on at the moment.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1176893207

Cheers


PS - What were you quoted for the install?

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 01 May 2007, 10:09:03

This is one I wrote when I converted my 2.6

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152790557/0

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: The Cambelt Kid on 01 May 2007, 10:49:57

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This is one I wrote when I converted my 2.6

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152790557/0

Martin - With regards to the installation of the gas injectors - How far from the petrol injectors did you install the gas ones? I'm curious to see how much room there is available and how close I can get them to the petrol ones.

For my 4-pot install I installed them about 6mm away and angled them in the same direction as the air flow.  

Title: Re: Can it be done? LPG DIY conversion?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 01 May 2007, 13:13:15

Quote

Quote

This is one I wrote when I converted my 2.6

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152790557/0

Martin - With regards to the installation of the gas injectors - How far from the petrol injectors did you install the gas ones? I'm curious to see how much room there is available and how close I can get them to the petrol ones.

For my 4-pot install I installed them about 6mm away and angled them in the same direction as the air flow.  

Romano nozzles are about 10 to 20mm up stream of the petrol injectors. Nozzles into the side like most installs are slightly further up, as the cam covers stop you getting too close.