Diesel Gas being fitted

Ditto that. My son has had his done recently to his 100series 1HZ safari turbo.

Smooth, tractable and quiet. Why would you bother with a V8 guzzler??

Hi Stephen,

I see form your profile you have a long range sub tank fitted, so where did you install the gas tank?

What range does the cruiser have now between fill ups? It must be massive.

Dustin,

I had 2 x 38 (or39) litre tanks mounted longitudinally between the chassis and the sill on both the passenger and driver's side. In essence they sit pretty much under my and my wife's bum.

I didn't lose any underbody clearance as the tanks are about the same level as the crossmember under the transfer case or the muffler. I can take a piccy tomorrow if you're interested.

Range is circa 2,000 km. Cool eh?

Cheers

Hi Stephen,

I'd love to see a few pics, if you don't mind.

I just had a look under my cruiser and think that the stell work holding the side scrub bars might get in the way.

Also, I see that my silencer / muffler is fairly dented from the last few outings are you worried about then tanks taking a knock or getting dented from rocks? How dangerous is it if the tank got damaged?

Do you think you are exposed from a side impact?

Where did you get the job done? Are you based in Perth?

(Apologies for the many questions)

Cheers.

Hi Dustin,

I hope the images work:

Side view of 1 of the tanks.

View from the front of one of the tanks.

View from the front of both tanks.

Rearward facing end of tank(s) with valves and guages.

View from the side of both tanks.

Scrub bar steel work would most probably interfere with the mounting of the tanks.

The tanks have guards protecting them. I dont seem to have a problem with them (or anthing else) bottoming out or scaping. Maybe your L/C isn't as high as mine or you go a lot harder than I do.......

I maybe more prone to side impact but am less prone to rear impact.

I got the job done through Lovato DieselGas in Malaga (3 or 4 mins away for me so it was quite convenient). They supplied the gear and the installation was done by someone else (which they arranged).

If you want a closer look, you're welcome to come and have a gander at my setup.

Cheers
Stephen J.

I'll try again:


Side view of 1 of the tanks.


View from the front of one of the tanks.


View from the front of both tanks.


Rearward facing end of tank(s) with valves and guages.


View from the side of both tanks.

Cheers
Stephen J.

Thanks for going to all that effort, I really appreciate it.

I might give : Lovato DieselGas a call and maybe take you on on your offer for a look at your set up.

You are probably about 30 minutes away from me.

Dustin,

No problemo.
I'm home on break at the moment, but I'll be away from Monday morning onwards.

Give me a call on 0407 193 101 if you'd like to arrange a look before Monday.

Cheers
Stephen J

Gday Phil

Had mine dyno'd and went from 84 to 96 kw 14%. They could get more if I wanted, but if you put too much gas in things can go a little badly. Cost $95.00 for the Dyno, not bad, just give it a run with the gas on, and a run with the gas off. It was cheaper than I thought (ultimate fuel injection near the airport in perth)

Chers ANdrew

I have a GQ 4.2 TD with a Safari Turbo. I got the LPG about 4 weeks and I have driven it for 500km.

They told me that they have set it up with the mild profile, so more economy than power, but I can feel the difference. As somebody said, it is like having 2 extra pistons. Economy wise, I am not sure yet, since I have not refuel.

I have the 35lt tank (28 useful LTs) under the right passenger. I was not happy how low it is. Even though, it still is over the diffs, it is pretty low for rocks. Also I was not happy with the protection of the tank. The metal sheet does not cover the front of the tank. It is not curve at the front, so it may become like a spoon in sand and mud. I am fixing it by making the metal protection sheet look like a boat, so it will cover the front of the tank.

The only way I can gain more clearance now is with a suspension lift. My argument to my better half to get the LPG conversion was to save money in the long run. I am sure if the same argument will work for the 2" suspension lift!!