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smo:

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--- Quote from: "smo" ---They dont seem to do the sort of conversion i'm after - as i have a TD5 i'm after an avanced system that integrates seemlessly, its more for a cleaner burn and better economy than performance that i want it which could save me about 40-45% in overall running costs as well as potentially cheaper road tax :)
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aint gonna happen

the LPG squirt does give a better fuel consumption but only because it helps with the burning of the fuel to more of an extent than just diesel,

its nothing like an LPG setup on a petrol which a fair amount of people are missinformed thinking that it is,

LPG squirt on a diesel gives a more economical burn & also reduces the black smoke output but if you have a TD5 & are after more fuel economy get it chipped & drive like a normal person
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Oh yes it is, i know of several big companies that offer it, with evidence to back up their claims.

I just wondered if anyone around here had done it.

I also know that chipping doesnt increase economy in reality - and thats from experience with my last TD5 :D

smo:

--- Quote from: "dave_2A_2.25Turbo" ---LPG on Diesel can give better economy - more power/efficiency should mean that you can stay in a higher gear for longer etc.

You won't - you'll just go faster.

But 40% cheaper? Nah......buy a micra!
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I wont go faster, the car does over 90...i know i've done it but even on motorways i drive it at 55-60 because thats where its most efficient and quietest due to the gearing.

Yes 40% cheaper, (work out a 30% reduction in consumption coupled with fuel thats about 60% cheaper)

As for the Micra - go wash your mouth out!  :P

waveydavey:
Keep us informed if you do it; I've looked at it a couple of times and am very interested.

ian_s:
aaah, i think you mean the conversions that convert a big diesel engine into what basically amounts to a petrol engine
they drill and tap the heads to take spark plugs and somehow fit a dizzy, and run it purely on LPG, with the possibility of switching back to diesel

its apparently not possible on a smaller engine, due to the lack of space
this is all info i've picked up from a drunken conversation in a pub, so it could be miles from the truth......

Ian

smo:
No, no conversion into a "petrol" - merely a system which is (ECU) controlled and mixes LPG with diesel to produce a 100% (or near enough) burn of the fuel, lowering emissions and increasing economy.

There are 2 methods, on is squirt in as much "gas" (lpg, propane, LNG) as possible and you get more power, or do it more scientifically and itll mix the right quantity for the throttle position etc and you get much much more economy and also a bit more power.

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