Lpg V8 - Page 3

Bernard LPG · 30th March 2007, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Keith

Bernard is an installer and may well have some figures in mind or that he could put together, give him time to think about it.

I want to have a good look at one. Looks more room in engine bay than the V6 but I understand that there is not a full spare wheel well in the V8 because of the diff. (English is a funny language, when I said 'full' I meant it in the sense of complete rather than not empty!)

Also, bear in mind also that a filler point has to be mounted externally somewhere.

The spaceship thingy, by the way, is a 4-hole tank with air-tight box all mounted the wrong way round, in my opinion. Not that important safetywise, but as the dip tube for the liquid LPG is at the front relative to the car, then on hard acceleration and a nearly empty tank, the liquid will be pushed to the rear and the system could revert to petrol.

Keith · 30th March 2007, 16:53

Bernard the tank will not go in the wheel well because

If you want a closer look I can bring mine over some time
If I keep this beast for anything more than weekends LPG will be a sensible option

Bernard LPG · 30th March 2007, 17:18

Yes, well, enough said there.
My twin tank installation looks a bit like the earlier piccie in this thread. We are not bothered by the intrusion into the boot area. There is still enough room for a space-saver and a decent suitcase and hold-all.
I have said before that we went to Spain for 4 weeks and had nothing on the back seats in the way of luggage. But we only have 60 Litres in the boot itself.
We should meet up, Keith. We have been down this route before.

Countach · 31st March 2007, 00:44

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I'm a big fan of LPG*, V8 power**, RWD and the tourer.... I just haven't been able to put all 4 together......

I'm currently wondering about fitting an upright tank on the side of the boot opposite the cd player (I'm only interested in having a Tourer that has a useable boot).

*My ZT-T 190 runs on the stuff

**Especially the Dreadnought supercharged version..

philby777 · 31st March 2007, 10:22

You are correct Bernard when on last 1/5th in tank under kickdown changing 2 gears down she switches to petrol.When I sort the camera photo editing etc do you want me to send you some pics if so whats youre email ? To Keith have had a response for rolling road people said
"sorry can't run this auto for you as we cannot get an accurate flywheel figures."
Does anyone know how to get the BHP from an auto,is it possible?
Thanks
Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

The spaceship thingy, by the way, is a 4-hole tank with air-tight box all mounted the wrong way round, in my opinion. Not that important safetywise, but as the dip tube for the liquid LPG is at the front relative to the car, then on hard acceleration and a nearly empty tank, the liquid will be pushed to the rear and the system could revert to petrol.

Bernard LPG · 31st March 2007, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Countach

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I'm currently wondering about fitting an upright tank on the side of the boot opposite the cd player (I'm only interested in having a Tourer that has a useable boot).

How much headroom is there in the V8 boot? I mean the vertical measurement from floor to lid.

My last reply got out of sequence somehow, it was a reply to the piccie of Keith's spare wheel well, or not!

philby777 · 2nd April 2007, 16:12

Hi Bernard
In my V8 model with the Harmon Kardon sound box there is head room of 16 inches without there is just short of 20 inches in height.
Phil

Bernard LPG · 2nd April 2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by philby777

Hi Bernard
In my V8 model with the Harmon Kardon sound box there is head room of 16 inches without there is just short of 20 inches in height.
Phil

Hmmm, thats not a lot of height. I need to see one really.
Maybe I can flag Keith down as he flies past on his journeys south.
Keith, just out of interest, what does the metal work on the left of the wheel well conceal?

Phil260 · 3rd April 2007, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Hmmm, thats not a lot of height. I need to see one really.
Maybe I can flag Keith down as he flies past on his journeys south.
Keith, just out of interest, what does the metal work on the left of the wheel well conceal?

The differential, but you are looking from the LH side, so it is towards the front.

Bernard LPG · 3rd April 2007, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Phil260

The differential, but you are looking from the LH side, so it is towards the front.

Ah! I just assumed the view was from the rear. Obvious now.

30th March 2007, 16:53	#22
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Bernard the tank will not go in the wheel well because If you want a closer look I can bring mine over some time If I keep this beast for anything more than weekends LPG will be a sensible option

30th March 2007, 17:18	#23
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes, well, enough said there. My twin tank installation looks a bit like the earlier piccie in this thread. We are not bothered by the intrusion into the boot area. There is still enough room for a space-saver and a decent suitcase and hold-all. I have said before that we went to Spain for 4 weeks and had nothing on the back seats in the way of luggage. But we only have 60 Litres in the boot itself. We should meet up, Keith. We have been down this route before.

31st March 2007, 00:44	#24
Countach Avid contributor MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dorridge, Solihull Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Watching with MAJOR Interest Guys! I'm a big fan of LPG, V8 power, RWD and the tourer.... I just haven't been able to put all 4 together...... I'm currently wondering about fitting an upright tank on the side of the boot opposite the cd player (I'm only interested in having a Tourer that has a useable boot). My ZT-T 190 runs on the stuff **Especially the Dreadnought supercharged version..

2nd April 2007, 16:12	#27
philby777 Regular poster R75V8 development car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Co Down Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Bernard In my V8 model with the Harmon Kardon sound box there is head room of 16 inches without there is just short of 20 inches in height. Phil