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 Post subject: BA lpg economy
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:27 am 
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hey all

recently had my ba i6 converted to dual fuel and gettin about 250klms (city) from a filled ~45ish L tank. Does this sort of economy sound right?

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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:25 am 
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thats 18L/100kays, which is probably right for non genuine gas on a BA.
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:27 pm 
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Sounds about right for a mixer-type setup. It might be running a little bit rich too, as it is a fresh install.

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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:50 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
thats 18L/100kays, which is probably right for non genuine gas on a BA.


Thats weird I get 450-550 per 68 L In a slightly modded EB2....

 

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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:06 pm 
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about 400/68l or so in a stuffed ef wagon.
I can get over 500 on a hwy run.
soon to replace the converter and see how it improves.

 

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 Post subject: CANT BE TOO STUFFED.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:20 pm 
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IT cant buggered then (lol) you cant beat the fords mate. My sedan EB has 408,000k's on clock. been in fam since new(was uncles company car) never done a head gasket, never blown motor...simply blows a bitta smoke...and it PUTS BA'S(6's that is!!) to shame.. whcih is good.

 

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 Post subject: Re: CANT BE TOO STUFFED.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:15 am 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
IT cant buggered then (lol) you cant beat the fords mate. My sedan EB has 408,000k's on clock. been in fam since new(was uncles company car) never done a head gasket, never blown motor...simply blows a bitta smoke...and it PUTS BA'S(6's that is!!) to shame.. whcih is good.


until you look at ride quality/handling, occupant safety and standard features
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 Post subject: Re: CANT BE TOO STUFFED.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:42 am 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
IT cant buggered then (lol) you cant beat the fords mate. My sedan EB has 408,000k's on clock. been in fam since new(was uncles company car) never done a head gasket, never blown motor...simply blows a bitta smoke...and it PUTS BA'S(6's that is!!) to shame.. whcih is good.


until you look at ride quality/handling, occupant safety and standard features


Very true, but pedder s/riders all round, kings, good ol bendix, 14" 225 tyres-a decent driver keeps her fairly safe *lol* I do look after the old thing...

 

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