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09-08-2006, 11:01 AM
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Hey guys,
First tank of gas in the EB has got me 370km from full to the reserve light on. That's with a good mix of around town and highway. I couldn't be happier! I was hoping for 250km and expecting 150km so when it passed the 300km mark I was pretty happy, but getting 70km more than that is brilliant! Keep in mind this is a car that does 100km to 25 litres of petrol  : Anyways, I'll probably get it tuned up and hope I can hit 400 once that is done. $800 well spent! Sundeep |
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09-08-2006, 11:04 AM
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this explains why you didn't show up on saturday night! you were saving your gas huh?
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09-08-2006, 12:21 PM
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Thats fairly good Sunny, what point does the reserve light come on?
I know mine comes on and i've still got about 100k's left.
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09-08-2006, 12:39 PM
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I've done 20km's so far and I'm still driving with it on. I'll run it out, just to see what I get.
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09-08-2006, 12:54 PM
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thats the advantage of mixer ring setups, the economy can be so good
wonder if its leaning out though. how does the performance feel on LPG?
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09-08-2006, 12:59 PM
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Haven't heard it ping and it picks up fine, so I'd say it's getting the right amount of gas.
Performance is almost the same as petrol with the mixer in, tad slower off the line but overtaking power is still there. I haven't really booted it and I've been listening out for noises but everything actually seems OK for once on this car! Sundeep |
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09-08-2006, 01:35 PM
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$800 for a gas system? did u buy it second hand off someone? lowest quote i've gotten is $1700 for a brand new system with a second hand stainless tank stamped for 10 years.
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09-08-2006, 02:34 PM
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800 was for completely 2nd hand kit , dont know about the gas lines though
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09-08-2006, 02:38 PM
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i beleive its a 2nd hand LPG kit, with new lines, not complianced as yet.
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09-08-2006, 02:43 PM
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$600 for the kit + $200 for new lines = $800
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09-08-2006, 02:43 PM
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Did they install copper lines?
who did the lines?
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09-08-2006, 03:24 PM
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That's an awesome result mate!
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09-08-2006, 08:35 PM
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nice, must get my a into g and get mine finished.. complete kit, tank with 8yrs date of ebay for ~$370. includes the lot (factory system so incs the ams and proper gas ecu with maps). factor in ~$200 for compliance and bam, some cheap motoring!
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09-08-2006, 09:43 PM
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Thats awesome Sundeep, almost makes me wanna put the EF on gas, but not really cause it smells bad. I'll have to catch up with ya soon mate and check it out.
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09-08-2006, 10:09 PM
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well done sunny, where did u get the parts from?
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09-08-2006, 10:13 PM
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09-08-2006, 10:16 PM
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damn thats awesome economy......... good stuff sunny
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09-08-2006, 10:19 PM
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09-08-2006, 10:23 PM
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hahaha, dont you hate being stuck behind a taxi,
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10-08-2006, 08:54 AM
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damnit ! v8 economy!
so how much are you selling the heads to me for sunnydriedtomatos ?
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10-08-2006, 08:56 AM
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Edelbrock heads, straight swap for your polariser. Seems fair.
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10-08-2006, 09:00 AM
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Do you still have lasagne stuck to your face ?
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10-08-2006, 10:19 AM
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It doesn't smell at all believe it or not. The guy who did the exhaust said that the cats are in pretty good nick, and the main reason they smell is due to dead cats or a really rich idle mix.
You should convert Damo! It'd cost like $250 for me to convert a I6 I reckon. So easy to get parts for them it's not funny. And there are so many Tickford kits around for EF/EL. I'll be keeping the motor intact. Not selling anything off it. I'm starting to really like this car now, it's being good to me. I'll probably try and track down some sort of engine management after the respray and get it running schmicko on petrol as well, and give [KENAZ-8] a run for his money ;) Sundeep |
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11-08-2006, 09:19 AM
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11-08-2006, 09:23 AM
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I love that EB, V8's sound awesome.
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11-08-2006, 09:30 AM
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11-08-2006, 10:50 AM
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Filled up yesterday. 39.9c/litre saw a full tank (from empty) for $30. Should last me a week if not more.
Gets better by the minute! Sundeep |
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11-08-2006, 12:25 PM
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I know how u feel sundeep! Just bought an ef fairmont series 2 on gas, been drivin it pretty hard around town (new toy) and so far have done 170km and still have just over half a tank left. Im lovin it!!!
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Gas, the results are in :D
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