Running a wedge on chip fat

[adam quantrill]

So - is it possible? I'm thinking of converting the 350i to diesel so I don't have to pay silly prices for fuel.

What are my options regarding engines? I figure a large Perkins would be too heavy and probably too tall. And would take ages to rev up. Maybe an old Merc engine?

[convert]

VAG V10

[stainless_steve]

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

You could probably replace the tyres with fish wrapped around the rims.....I schould try skate first of all...

[chassis 33]

Alfa JTD 2.4??? Thats good for 200hp in current spec.

Regards
Iain

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

chassis 33 said:

Alfa JTD 2.4??? Thats good for 200hp in current spec.

Regards
Iain

I wonder how many years it would take to get the pay back?

[pwd95]

What are the pro's and cons of LPG then? Anyone had it done? Are there any issues regarding "state of tune" as compared to the Range Rover set up?

[l33]

pwd95 said:

What are the pro's and cons of LPG then? Anyone had it done? Are there any issues regarding "state of tune" as compared to the Range Rover set up?

Pros of running LPG? Well its about 105 ron (as opposed to 98 ron for super unleaded or 99 ron for Tesco rocket fuel...

Less polution, although would that mean less road tax?

Better range as effectivly 2 fuel tanks. You might even manage 200 miles between filling up

[firefox1712]

Roger (Tallbloke) knows about LPG - quite clued up on the stuff - think he's looking at converting his 350.

[GV]

I've seen an LPG Griff before containing its compressor looking tank in its boot. Should have asked for a test drive to gague its performance.

[dickymint]

GV said:

I've seen an LPG Griff before containing its compressor looking tank in its boot. Should have asked for a test drive to gague its performance.

But where did he put the golf clubs

[badred]

dickymint said:

GV said:

I've seen an LPG Griff before containing its compressor looking tank in its boot. Should have asked for a test drive to gague its performance.

But where did he put the golf clubs

In my case ... on the passengers seat

[trackcar]

adam quantrill said:

I'm thinking of converting to diesel so I don't have to pay silly prices for fuel.

Funny you should say that ..

I have a turbo diesel ford engine and 5 speed box sitting on my workshop floor to go in my tasmin .. been a year now and still not got round to doing it, but one day one day ...

[leorest]

l33 said:

pwd95 said:

What are the pro's and cons of LPG then? Anyone had it done? Are there any issues regarding "state of tune" as compared to the Range Rover set up?

Pros of running LPG? Well its about 105 ron (as opposed to 98 ron for super unleaded or 99 ron for Tesco rocket fuel...

Less polution, although would that mean less road tax?

Better range as effectivly 2 fuel tanks. You might even manage 200 miles between filling up

Isn't RON a comparative figure rating the fuels ability to resist pinking as opposed to it's calorific content? I thought LPG gave slightly less performance than petrol or have I got this all wrong again!

[hormone]

adam quantrill said:

So - is it possible? I'm thinking of converting the 350i to diesel so I don't have to pay silly prices for fuel.

What are my options regarding engines? I figure a large Perkins would be too heavy and probably too tall. And would take ages to rev up. Maybe an old Merc engine?

Adam
I have a 4HP British Seagull that I'm selling.
It's not a diesel but fuel economy is excellent and no gearbox to fail on you, of course you might perceive a slight alteration in performance figures.

[leorest]

hormone said:

adam quantrill said:

So - is it possible? I'm thinking of converting the 350i to diesel so I don't have to pay silly prices for fuel.

What are my options regarding engines? I figure a large Perkins would be too heavy and probably too tall. And would take ages to rev up. Maybe an old Merc engine?

Adam
I have a 4HP British Seagull that I'm selling.
It's not a diesel but fuel economy is excellent and no gearbox to fail on you, of course you might perceive a slight alteration in performance figures.

Sounds like 0-6 in 60 seconds

[mightymouse]

Won't you have to do something about the "soundtrack"

Never known a derv engine burble, pop and bang (Oh except when you put petrol in it )

[jmorgan]

Just remember to take the chips out first or do you want to truly say your car has been chipped?......

[rev-erend]

I can hear it now - The performance of Adam's TVR has never been battered..

[jmorgan]

Add some true sole to the car, people will say they smelt him coming. Eel have to be careful in South West Whales where they nobble you for fuel tax avoidance.


I'll get me rod.