How much did LPG conversion cost?

[hetfield_86]

Hey all I'm currently looking at converting my 1989 SWB Ford Mav from petrol into LPG. Just wondering how much people paid for their conversions. Also if anyone in Sydney knows a good place.

Josh

[Tiny]

josh, with the rebate, expect to pay $4000 or more, also expect a long wait as Holden and Ford bought all the tanks in stock and APM and the other tank mnob are flooded, my guy says up to 8 weeks then see if we have any tanks plenty dodgyes selling second hand jobs, and we cant use europeon tanks as they use 1mm thiner steel than we are alowed to use in aus

[CanberraMav]

I got quoted $3200 for a dual fual conversion and $2600 for a straight gas setup.

If you can source a tank yourself then do it as the custom tank i have on order is costing me $1200.

I have a GQ

[MARKx4]

Ive been quoted $2600 for straight gas and $3500 for dual in a swb GQ and they are booked to december this year

[mikmav]

prices are certainly going up.
I converted my shortie mav to dual in october last year and got it for $2400, dearest of those that I called was about $2900.

[Potter]

does anyone on here work for a company that does installs?

i have a 4.5l GU i want to run on dual fuel

[GQ Bear]

I paid about $1200 - $1400 about 8yrs ago when gas was 27c/L on a bad day.

So what's it cost now? around $3000 less $1000 from Johnny = $2000 Not too bad

Off the topic - does anyone KNOW (not guesses please) if Johnny will kick in anything to add a second tank to existing setup? Also does anyone know where i might be able to find a safe but cheap 2nd hand tank from?

[bogged]

with the rebate, if you dont have reciepts for all new gear you only get 1/2...

is that right? it stopped a mate in his tracks.

[GRINCH]

you get 2000 regardless of cost and you can use a 2nd hand system and still get the 2 grand as long as a aproved fitter signs off on the conversion. see http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/content/l ... B2423F9DA6

[GQ Bear]

Hmmmmmmmmm, any approved Melbourne-based LPG fitters on this forum? I have a cunning plan Baldrick!!

[dirtyGQ]

bet gas will go through the roof now and think the gas fitters are seing short supplie and strong demand thus putting prices up

[Beastmavster]

Cost is going to vary according to a couple of factors.


LPG tank inside cabin is way cheaper, since most places were telling me the aftermarket petrol tank for the shorty is about $1100. I thought of sourcing or making my own, but I found a place who offered $3k inclusive of that tank.



The lowest quote i got was $2600 straight gas or a small gas tank in the back. But...... not much space in a shorty with a tank inside with the dogs and 4by gear...

I got a deal of $3k within about 2 days of the quote and some places had already ramped up by about $1000.



I was told an 8 week wait, but many places said they couldnt do it until mid next year......




If it's a problem to source an LPG tank then I may consider getting them to reuse my old LPG kit. I probably should load it all in the car tonight since I was gonna drop in tomorrow ofr a check in.

Failing that I guess I'll sell that and get some of my money back. After I'm installed I'll let people know.

[da60]

Just got mine converted 1990 GQ auto tb42s and cost me $2695 for dual fuel 92l gas and 60l petrol. runs good had to advance timing to 20* to get decent performance back. No pinging on petrol either but I run BP ultimate in the fuel tank. the place was Premier Auto Centre in Mt Druitt and there NRMA approved and there Work is good quality. Got a qoute for my other car Ford XR8 the price hasn't increased but the waiting list is till June 2007. Highly recommend them though.

[GRINCH]

Cost is going to vary according to a couple of factors.


LPG tank inside cabin is way cheaper, since most places were telling me the aftermarket petrol tank for the shorty is about $1100. I thought of sourcing or making my own, but I found a place who offered $3k inclusive of that tank.



The lowest quote i got was $2600 straight gas or a small gas tank in the back. But...... not much space in a shorty with a tank inside with the dogs and 4by gear...

I got a deal of $3k within about 2 days of the quote and some places had already ramped up by about $1000.



I was told an 8 week wait, but many places said they couldnt do it until mid next year......




If it's a problem to source an LPG tank then I may consider getting them to reuse my old LPG kit. I probably should load it all in the car tonight since I was gonna drop in tomorrow ofr a check in.

Failing that I guess I'll sell that and get some of my money back. After I'm installed I'll let people know.

be careful mounting tank inside cab, young guy a work did this and the rear body mounts are destroyed due to the extra weight of the tank.

[Shorty40]

I was fortunate to convert mine before the petrol boom ! Was less than a grand all up. But I purchased all the gear off eBay and had it fitted at The Gas Man in Sydney.

It seems even with this new rebate people will still be out of pocket similar amounts for a new LPG setup Someone is making money out of this, and it aint the little guy

[GQ Bear]

EXPRESSIONS OF INTREST:

I'm considering converting my dual fuel GQ wagon to straight gas running twin gas tanks. Would anyone be interested in dual fuel petrol tank to suit GQ wagon as it would help keep costs down.

[hissan]

I had my 06 hilux converted about 6 weeks ago by Premier Auto Centre in Mt Druitt the latest LPg injection setup apparently the first done in NSW cost 3350 with me supplying a tank (125 litre) I need a big tank for the ks I do..the guys there were brilliant .Fitted the tank where i wanted it (in the tray) installation looks great , have been told by an independant installer that it's a very neat instal .I'd recommend them

[Sexy Fingers]

Duel fuel kit fitted for a gq is around $3200. There is a wait on tanks though at the moment. PM me if you would like the name and number of a reputable repairer that does this conversion in the Moorebank area.