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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:48 pm 
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im trying to get some idea of what it will cost for an EF/EL 6cyl

just a basic mixer system no injection systems..

so can u guys put up what sort of system (ie impco...) and how muchit cost
and also if anyone used a 2nd hand tank how much did u save??

 

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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:09 pm 
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everything i used was 2nd hand , so total cost was about 480$ mind you i put it all onto a 5L and set it up for dedicated ( no EFI manifold )
Impco mixer 425 , impco converter , tank from an X vic cab , and new service line , everything else i had already from another car i owned a few years back.
SO you could be looking about 7-900$ in 2nd hand bits
cause a new tank is about 480$

 

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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:25 pm 
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the installer i was talking to wouldnt accept my tank (which was in date!!)

he said he only installs tanks that he has tested...what s**t!!!...gas installers dont test tanks, there are dedicated companies doing this...

seemed like he wanted to sell me a secondhand tank (which he paid $30 for) plus charge extra for the test (which is about $120 last time i checked) plus his little cut

so i doubt he is going to let me use any secondhand parts if he wont let me use a perfectly valid tank

 

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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:52 pm 
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I did my ute for under $500 including having a 'licensed' installer fit the service line.
He also made me trollop off the vic roads to fill in the AAFRB paperwork.

Back at the barn, WHY would an installer waste his time for $50 cash when theres prolly about 30+ customers a month busting his balls with $3k at hand.

I understand 'i can do it all myself, but i want to have it complied' and pay a few hundred bux all up. But unfortunately these days have almost vanished!

Paperwork goes a long way, companies are beginning to do things whole, either my way or the highway.

Remember tanks rust on the inside, I would validate my workmanship If the main ingredient expires in 2yrs.

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:12 am 
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krytox, how long ago did u do your ute??? was it before the rebate came in....

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:55 am 
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mine cost $2300 drive in drive out so only 300 after rebate good cheap motoring. You dont get many mechanics that are will to put there balls on the line these days for a system that they didn't install. I'm a mechanic and I didn't even waste my own time to do a self install when i can pay 300 to get it done.

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:08 am 
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what sort of system do you get for $2300?
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:27 pm 
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yeah im looking to see what type of systems people got and how much they paid

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:27 pm 
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My system cost me $3000 and is a GRA set up.
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:09 am 
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what sort of system do you get for $2300?


Sorry for taking so long to reply it is a spirt gas system

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:46 am 
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Whats the go with the rebate if your using second hand parts? Are you still eligable for it?
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:24 pm 
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yes but the problem i think is finding a fitter that will accept them.....theyre in for the cash grab

 

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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:19 am 
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Mine cost $3300 at Torquegas Caloundra.

Gastech computer, Airod converter, toriodal tank (wagon). Unlimited KM 2 year nationwide warranty, fully tank of lpg, dyno tune, free first service @ 3000km.

Install is nice and neat and it runs well. Was getting 18L/100km around town and 12.3L/100km with primarily highway driving. That was with a car full of people and gear sitting on 100-110km/h a lot of those KM's.

Pretty happy so far. :)
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:36 am 
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Mine cost 3500, s0 500 after the rebate (its 3000 in wa).

Its just a basic mixer one but it does fine. It took a while to start running economically (few thousand kms), now I get about 15L/100kms
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:43 am 
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I got mine done in Dec 06 for $2800. Then the govt gave me $3k back (WA). so total cost -$200. Yep, i make a profit, go figure. :lol:

 

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