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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Any updates Stevie C and jimbo39aus with regards to performance a few months after the conversions and have either of you had any 'dramas' crop up? Other question I have is, does the boot become total useless with the tank installed behind the rear seats, could you for example fit a pram...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    As my details say.. I have a VY II Wagon, so its the Donut tank BTW 3rd tank of LPG.....416kms 57lts LPG to fill $23. Have not added any unleaded since conversion. I run for about 15mins on unleaded after each tank of LPG. Notice engine idles smoothly under LPG, chang from LPG to petrol...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    A slightly lower power under LPG, but really no big deal at all.
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Hi all, second tank of gas, 418kms 58lts, $24 to fill. Also trip computer lts /100kms and dash fuel gauge seem quite accurate I don't think I need any additional fuel gauge IMHO. (assuming holden kit in VYII of coarse!) Steve
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    First tank of LPG results are in. 421kms 57.5lts LPG used about 13.65 lts /100kms = $27.54 to fill up cheers
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Paul, I have some vague feeling someone once said to me "Holden" factory gas was for Executives. I'm not sure if that's true or not. I'm sure a holden kit could be fitted on any VY V6, but weather it integrates with the LCD display in other models needs to be checked. You will need to call a...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Hi Paul, Some answers for you. 1. Low fuel & economy Lts/100km, with sound and a flashing LPG gas tank Icon appear on the LCD display. All the same as per petrol, but with an LPG tank icon instead of the petrol icon. 2. You are correct under "Heavy" engine load, (eg towing or really...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    look in the top right corner of your screen V6 :) Holden approved installer. They install gas, then take it to a Holden dealer for ECU reprogram.
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Well Got my VY home today after having Holden approved LPG system fitted. I was booked in and ready to pay $3350 thanks little Johnny for cutting it down to $1350, but I'd rather he bring the troops home. Nice the way it uses the LCD dash display etc. Runs smoothly. Best part is filling up...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Finally bitten the bullet, And decided to go for LPG. With the latest conservative predictions of $2+ for unleaded per litre over the next 6-12 months, its time. I'm getting the Holden factory approved gas fitted on thursday to my VY series II wagon. It includes the ECM software upgrade for...
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    Can I get genuine Holden Supercharger for my VY?

    thanks for your input guys. 5k seems not too bad. 8K, well, yeh, I might wait and save for the real deal. I' I'll check the yellow terra option though sounds interesting.
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    Can I get genuine Holden Supercharger for my VY?

    Hi perfomance gurus, I would like to super charge my VY II V6 wagon. I would like to keep it a 'stock' uipgrade. Can I get the "holden" version of the parts and do it myself? If so, what brand of supercharger does Holden use on factory supplied supercharged VY's? Do I have to upgrade...
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    Who has the most Kms travelled in a VY?

    Well, believe it or not 127,345kms V6 - Jan 04 VY series II wagon. More kms than you can eat. :)
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    Who has the most Kms travelled in a VY?

    I'm interested in the kind of longevity I might get from my VY using Mobil 1. I though it might be fun to find out who has or has seen the highest milage on a VY? :dance: engine-: kms travelled-:
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    VY Economy Towing- Caravans - traliers etc

    I thought it would be good to see what kind of economy figures people have for towing with the VY. I'm picking up a Dec 2003 build VY wagon with 120,000kms on it tomorrow. :) I hope it works out! I just got rid of my 120series prado! How about this format-: Model-: series 1 or 2 sedan /...
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    Converting to Gas - any advice?

    Hi Oxleigh, Did you take it for the gas conversion after delivery? Can you adivse of the name of the company you went to? I would like the same kit for My series II. I am keen to have the LCD display integration as well. Is it only the holden kit that allows for this? Steve
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