4.2 Petrol question / questions

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   Hiya, I have the chance of a VERY nice GR SGX, 4.2 Petrol Auto,on an N plate (1995 I think), less than 100k from new and still looks pdg.had my eye on it for a couple of years nowThe problem is the old one of mpg, I know it only does about 12 / 13 mpg on a good day, is there any way of trying to improve on that, ii`ve had a quick look at an LPG instalation but am being quoted £1700 to £2000 for that.
Are there any modifications or tuning tips that could help improve a little.

cheers
copey

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copey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27 June 2012 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote copey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 4.2 Petrol question / questions Posted: 27 June 2012 at 14:15
	Hiya, I have the chance of a VERY nice GR SGX, 4.2 Petrol Auto,on an N plate (1995 I think), less than 100k from new and still looks pdg.had my eye on it for a couple of years now The problem is the old one of mpg, I know it only does about 12 / 13 mpg on a good day, is there any way of trying to improve on that, ii`ve had a quick look at an LPG instalation but am being quoted £1700 to £2000 for that. Are there any modifications or tuning tips that could help improve a little. cheers copey

crazytaxi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Management Board Cleaning God Joined: 26 August 2006 Location: Salford Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazytaxi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 June 2012 at 19:52
	Over time the LPG conversion will pay for itself but in my opinion that price seems a little high and i'd shop around a bit more. It's surprising just how much fuel you can save by just lifting off the pedal a tiny bit, learn't this on one of my Bluebirds with the economy gauge on it.
	Don't ask me, i just work here!

copey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27 June 2012 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote copey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 June 2012 at 21:18
	Hiya, thanks for your reply, i`ll do a google on lpg installations see if it can come up with any cheaper options.

Mick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Management General Dogs Body Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 2113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2012 at 01:47
	I'm afraid LPG is your only realistic route. You can buy the kits now for about £800 and install yourself. They are not too difficult to do if you are mechanically minded. I'd like to say look for a diesel instead but they are not that much better. My 3 litre Y61 Auto only did 17mpg which is why I no longer have it. Mick

copey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27 June 2012 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote copey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 June 2012 at 10:41
	Sorry just posted on the wrong link, have a friend with the 2.8 diesel fitted and he`s over the moon with its towing capabilities, they seem to be hard to come by lately, especially the lwb version. Alan

crazytaxi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Management Board Cleaning God Joined: 26 August 2006 Location: Salford Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazytaxi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2012 at 00:21
	Having read the post on your intro thread, it seems you are smitten with it anyway lol, i get the feeling you will be buying regardless of the fuel costs
	Don't ask me, i just work here!

copey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27 June 2012 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote copey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2012 at 01:15
	You could be so right.... I think the bug has got me ...