does anyone else have gas/petrol

SYM35 · #1 01-07-2005, 10:35 AM

hey just wondering if anyone else has dual fuel (non ex taxi) and how does it perform

death-from-above · #2 01-07-2005, 02:27 PM

Works fine for me, i have an aftermarket Impco system.

jerome_boy · #3 01-07-2005, 03:11 PM

I've had a fair bit of trouble with the gas. It tends to backfire under load, and that can lead to all kinds of problems under the bonnet (eg blowing your air mass meter to pieces

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No matter how regularly you get your car tuned and serviced it still backfires. I'm pretty sure I've heard of other VS's having similar backfiring issues.

All things considered though, the gas is great at times like now, when petrol prices are through the roof

vsberlina · #4 01-07-2005, 04:45 PM

Yea i've had the a few little problems like jerome_boy with backfiring.
Turned out to be a gas leak, got that fixed and no dramas since...

Performance side of things? there is a noticable drop in power BUT nothing too dramatic.

I'm definately glad i have it with the petrol prices these days, and me being on a tight budget as most uni students are, i wouldnt be able to run my car without it

SYM35 · #5 06-07-2005, 01:34 PM

annnnd what type of oil do you use do you have to get the lpg oil yer or can i use normal oils cheeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrssss

Raging Bull · #6 06-07-2005, 02:44 PM

Gas setups are better suited with Pod Filters instead of the stock air box setup, that will solve your backfiring problem.

vlv8vic · #7 06-07-2005, 08:03 PM

there is a good thread in teh VK section on this. pros and cons etc.

VS.080 · #8 09-07-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by samoht

hey just wondering if anyone else has dual fuel (non ex taxi) and how does it perform

I got a 5L duel fuel vs calais its goes quite well on gas, but this is due to taking the car to gas research once every six months and getting it tuned right those guys are the gods when it comes to gas.

lovemyholden · #9 05-08-2005, 11:31 PM

I added gas to my car (VS 1995) within 4 weeks of buying it. Have the gas side serviced regularly, and it hasn't skipped a beat. Awesome cars on gas. No backfiring problems, except when I had to replace the crank angle sensor, but that's not the gas systems fault.

If you get quotes, cheapest is not necessarily the best. Do your homework. But whatever you do, get gas!

deathsminion · #10 06-08-2005, 01:49 AM

Yeah, my VR's on gas. Had a heap of backfiring problems, till I upgraded the plugs and leads, and haven't had a problem since.

lovemyholden · #11 06-08-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by deathsminion

Yeah, my VR's on gas. Had a heap of backfiring problems, till I upgraded the plugs and leads, and haven't had a problem since.

Can you elaborate on the upgrade of the plugs and the leads? Do you mean that they are specifically made for gas vehicles?

deathsminion · #12 07-08-2005, 01:05 PM

The plugs were rather fouled, and the leads were getting old, so I replaced them with Bosch Sports leads. Huge difference. Misfire went away, car felt a hell of a lot smoother. Just better all round.

lovemyholden · #13 07-08-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by deathsminion

The plugs were rather fouled, and the leads were getting old, so I replaced them with Bosch Sports leads. Huge difference. Misfire went away, car felt a hell of a lot smoother. Just better all round.

Good idea. I'll remember that and get on to it for the next gas service.

Thanks

kim_08 · #14 08-08-2005, 01:47 PM

My VS s1 ex i just got converted the other week. Shes going good though missing a little bit i took it back and she was just running a bit lean but shes ok now. Its so much cheaper im saving 30 to 35 bucks a week!! same as everyone else has said only a little change in power