Just got a great LPG Dual fuel conversion

[A&L's300SL]

I have'nt had a chance to check the milage yet but the LPG dual fuel conversion I just got on the SEL is going great. The set up for the mixer is inside the aircleaner and power overall feels basically the same as on 98 octane petrol. They even got the rear licence plate to fold down allowing the filler for the LPG to remain out of sight. Here's the Dyno reading to the rear wheels. Not bad output for a 350K km 420SEL.

[SirNik84]

I've never actually rode in a car with the LPG conversion, but my best friend in high school lived with his grandfather, he was a Dodge Master Mechanic, and when the fuel crisis hit in the mid 70s he put his work van and Challenger on LPG. i remember when my friend inherited the Challenger we took the LPG kit off. anyway, his grand dad said it was the only way to go in the 70s if you had a car that had a large engine.

what kind of price are you paying for LPG vs Petrol?
what your new fuel mileage?
Whats your price per mile (or KM)?

Nik

[A&L's300SL]

Originally Posted by SirNik84

what kind of price are you paying for LPG vs Petrol?
what your new fuel mileage?
Whats your price per mile (or KM)?

Nik

Just filled up the LPG @ 52c per litre, got 67 litres for $38.90

At the same time I filled with 98 octane petrol @ $1.38 per litre, got 23 litres for $31.70

If LPG is under 65% on a well setup Dual fuel system you are generally in front.

On a straight gas system it can be up to 75% of the price and your still saving $$$'s.

I will check the mileage average over the next week and get back to you.

[420 SE]

Sounds good Andrew,

Must say I thought about doing a duel fuel a couple of years ago and was warned off the idea on 'the local forum'.

Did you get any rebate for the conversion?

[A&L's300SL]

Not yet it takes 10 days or so.

[drewprof]

Can you post a link for the kit vendor?

[A&L's300SL]

Originally Posted by drewprof

Can you post a link for the kit vendor?

Due to the small market for these cars in Australia let alone the ones converted to LPG it's not so much a kit, as what components are required to get a great result.

The workshop who did it are on the Dyno report. They have been either converting or looking after my cars with LPG for the past 12yrs.

I'll try to get some solid component numbers and take some photos tomorrow.

Cheers

[drewprof]

Thanks Andrew
Drew

[A&L's300SL]

Here's the condensor, It looks almost like it's meant to be there

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...r/P7011027.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...r/P7011031.jpg

Here's the filler

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...r/P7011029.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...r/P7011030.jpg

[Geoff on the go]

Good day Andrew,

Well done.

I have owned LPG vehicles and loved them.

I have my eye on buying a luxurious Mercedes and converting it to LPG.

I understand there is no 'kit', yet your fitter must have experience in knowing what to put together to make the Mercedes work well on LPG.

I have approached a local LPG fitter and he didn't want or know what is needed. Seemed to complicated.

I would appreciate any information of what is in your conversion so I may be able to 'teach' or 'find' a fitter in NSW who can do the job on the vehicle I will be buying.

Thanks
Geoffrey