V8 Petro Conversion Nissan GQ

Submitted: Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 14:32

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Mark (Adelaide)

the current 4.2 petrol (1993 model) is getting very tired, so looking at the option of putting in a V8 (308 or 350). Currently on dual fuel LPG with vehicle doing lots of K's and lots of towing (horse float).
Any expirenance on the above greatly appreciated getting conflicting reports on engine to use.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 23:08

Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 23:08

The Nissan GQ Patrol list

Numerous V8 Owners... Chevs, and Nissan VH4.5 Twin Cam jobbies.. :D

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Reply By: Mark (Adelaide) - Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 23:19

Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 23:19

Thanks will check the link out ASAP

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Reply By: pathfinder - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 13:17

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 13:17

LPG + V8 + 4WD = HUGE fuel consumption...

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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Friday, Nov 21, 2003 at 18:50

Friday, Nov 21, 2003 at 18:50

not so, 5.0 litre Holden powerhouse better fuel consumption than the orig petro motorLaterally Literal
Seriously Cerebral

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Follow Up By: pathfinder - Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 09:20

Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 09:20

that just means the original petrol motor is very thirsty too...the fuel consumption will still be huge (20-30l/100km depending on conditions and over 50l/100km in sand) with any big petrol motor combined with gas in a a 4WD. Many people reckon you only use 10% more LPG than petrol, but my experience with 4 different vehicles running well-tuned LPG systems is that you will use more than this...

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