XKR on LPG?

[edward1]

I am currently considering getting an XKR (once the chim has been sold) and having an LPG install. I am looking at probably a late 4.0 2002 or early 4.2 2003 car. Apart form the issues with the tensioners, is there anything else that should push me towards the 4.2 (ignoring the extra few horses). Is the 6 speed box any more/less reliable than the 5.

Does anyone on here run an AJ V8 on LPG. I have also read that over high milages (no idea what is defined as high) these angines can be prone to valve wear on LPG.

What sort of LPG systems are used, do they include any additional lubrication into the fuel stream. Any reccomendations on places to get the conversion done?

[NormanD]

Join the www.xkec.co.uk
This is a club for the XK8/Rs

A couple of members there have had the conversion done on their cars
A good members only forum

[edward1]

I am aware of that site, and if I buy ne will no doubt join. I was after any thoughts/advice firt without having to pay to join a forum. Whilst a member of the TVRCC I find genrally the forums on here just as useful/informative.

[Jaguar steve]

There is a company based in Worcestershire - www.go-lpg.co.uk - who advertises in the JEC magazine. He also has converted V8 engined cars for sale so it may be worth talking to him to find out more.

[Evoluzione R]

Like NormanD have written for first, I also suggest You the XKEC forum; it's the XK bible.

[johnxjsc1985]

save your self a couple of grand and buy one already converted maybe spend £50 to get an LPG guy to look at the conversion for you. Once fitted they very rarely go wrong.

[edward1]

Go-lpg certainly look worth a call. Thank for the link. As for buying one already conbverted, if I find one then I probably will. Not the most common car to see advertised with LPG on.

[NormanD]

edward1 said:

Go-lpg certainly look worth a call. Thank for the link. As for buying one already conbverted, if I find one then I probably will. Not the most common car to see advertised with LPG on.

There was one in the XK8R Club, I'll see if I can find the link

[NormanD]

NormanD said:

edward1 said:

Go-lpg certainly look worth a call. Thank for the link. As for buying one already conbverted, if I find one then I probably will. Not the most common car to see advertised with LPG on.

There was one in the XK8R Club, I'll see if I can find the link

Found it but it's an XK8
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2126771.htm