Diesel conversion
Submitted: Monday, Apr 04, 2011 at 16:46
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Taf68
Hi all,
I have a 2002 3 litre automatic mitsubishi challenger that i love, apart from the fuel economy. I am currently getting about 16L per 100 km. this meant that a full tank , $100, is only getting me 460 kilometers. I love the car apart from the fuel economy and dont want to replace it. I use this car as my daily ride but am also looking to do trips as
well. while i dont expect to be crossing the
simpson desert in it quite yet i do want to make sure that i can go there , or anywhere else i find appealing.So i am wondering if its possible to have a diesel enging fitted to the car and what else would need to be done for this to be possible
any
information that you could give regarding if this is possible, how much it would cost, which is the best engine to have put in there etc etc etc would be appreciated.
thanks
Taf
Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Monday, Apr 04, 2011 at 18:51
Monday, Apr 04, 2011 at 18:51
Hi Taf,
Have you considered converting to dual fuel. Govt. is still handing out cash to encourage it as far as I know.
These are my 80 series figures taken from my old 4.5 petrol 97 model and the current 96 model TD.
Petrol 80 on gas around town 4.5 kpl 16 cents per k
towing 3.5 kpl. 22.7 cents per K
80 turbo diesel around town 8.6 kpl. 17.7 cents per k
towing 5.5kpl. 27.8 cents per K
Fuel prices Kempsey / Port Macquarie area
Gas 75 cents per liter
Diesel $1.53 per litre.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: Taf68 - Monday, Apr 04, 2011 at 20:26
Monday, Apr 04, 2011 at 20:26
Hi Bruce,
thanks for the reply. I had a discovery in the past that was gas converted and found it economical but unfortunately I cant afford to lose the space that would be taken up by gas tank if it was inside the car and i dont want to lose ground clearance by having the tank under the car.
Cheers mate
Taf
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 19:51
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 19:51
Hi Taf,
That's fine mate, just a thought.
It does pose a few problems I admit.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Reply By: ross - Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:21
Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 at 11:21
Its going to cost you $5k for good diesel or thereabouts,then you have all the other headaches
Will the gearbox mate up to a completely different engine?
Will the gauges recognise the sensors on the new engine?
Will the radiator in/outlets be in the right place.
Generally,"no" will be the answer to those three questions and there will be a lot more questions such as diff ratios being the same or different.
The other biggie is what will be on the same side?
Exhaust system, aircon compressor,alternator,starter and power steering may be on the opposite side requiring them to be moved over which means extensions to wiring and hoses.
Diesels also need a vacuum system rigged up to operate the brake power booster
These are all the things I had to contend with converting a petrol landcruiser to diesel.
The only way to do it is to have a donor vehicle of the same year available.
IMO,you better off with what you have or buy another car.
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