Anyone LPG'd a newer Mustang?

[dunkie]

Is it worth it?

Thinking about getting a new GT and was pondering an LPG conversion.
Anyone know of any stang's that have been LPG'd and do they run ok? and is the saving in economy worth it?


Also where would be best to get it done? I am based in Manchester but can travel!


thanks

[benny.c]

Have a look here:

http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11715

I don't see the point personally. For the cost of the conversion you can get a cheap banger (I got a Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) and save the Mustang for weekend fun. At 29 mpg on a run the gas ain't that bad anyway.

I've had an LPG Jeep by the way and I think generally it's a good thing, so I'm not anti LPG. I just don't think it's "right" in a performance car for some reason. If I was concerned about performance AND fuel economy, I'd be looking at a diesel BMW or Audi.

£2K (I'm guessing) on LPG or suspension/performance. Let me think.....

Edited by benny.c on Thursday 10th January 18:02

[dunkie]

benny.c said:

Have a look here:

http://www.mocgb.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11715

I don't see the point personally. For the cost of the conversion you can get a cheep banger (I got a Jeep Cherokee 2.5D) and save the Mustang for weekend fun. At 29 mpg on a run the gas ain't that bad anyway.

£2K (I'm guessing) on LPG or suspension/performance. Let me think.....

Edited by benny.c on Thursday 10th January 17:51

thanks benny

I would prefer the economy as I intend to keep this car pretty standard but with cheaper running costs

Also read its good to 400bhp which isnt too bad if I ever go for a performance upgrade

[benny.c]

Everyone starts off by saying they'll keep these cars standard, but no-one can resist the draw of more power. With cheap, readily available parts from the US, it's too much temptation . I ran mine as a daily driver for a year (12K miles) and it wasn't that much worse than my Type-R on fuel.

You may want to think about re-sale too. Most people looking for a V8 Mustang wont be looking for LPG, and I think would put many people off. It's not like reselling a BMW. It's similar in some respects to the RHD cars which can take longer to shift.

All that said, if it gets you into Mustang ownership then don't let me put you off the idea. They are brilliant cars and there's not much on the road for the money that can beat them for looks and performance. If you get the chance, pop along the Cheshire Lounge (formally The Nags Head) just off the M56 nr Bowden on the first Wednesday of the month. Always a good selection of American Muscle but it's better from spring onwards when the weather cheers up - there is often 100+ cars.

http://www.americanautomags.com/aam%20cruise%203rd...

Edited by benny.c on Thursday 10th January 18:24

[AdeTuono]

I'm really sorry, but no one else has piped up, and I've got to ask; why would anyone buy a Mustang and consider putting an LPG conversion on it?
If you're worried about running costs, just buy a ....I don't know......Fiat Uno?....diesel Corsa?...whatever. You're obviously not cut out for owning a Mustang. (Although I understand Ferrari are bringing out a nice little hybrid...no, really)

[AdeTuono]

Quinny said:

AdeTuono said:

I'm really sorry, but no one else has piped up, and I've got to ask; why would anyone buy a Mustang and consider putting an LPG conversion on it?

Errr for cheaper running costs

He may, not want a corsa, so why not drive what you want, but with the same costs as an average mondeo??

I've done 16k miles in my Grand Cherokee this year, at a cost of just over £2200 quid for Just over 1100 gallons of Gas,

How much would 1100 gallons of petrol have cost me??? Around £5k.

To some people its a no brainer, but you keep buying your petrol

Yes I could drive around in a fiesta, but I don't want a ing fiesta.

You're not comparing apples with apples though, are you? One's a plodding old wannabe Range Rover without the good bits, the other's arguably the best value BHP/£ US car you can buy at the moment. Would you buy a Lamborghini and stuff a diesel engine in it to improve the MPG? Course not, though you'd get 'cheaper running costs'. Big deal. And 14.5 mpg (your figures) is hardly anything to shout about, is it, even at £2/gallon. Of course, if the LPG gave as good performance as 98 RON...It's the automotive equivalent of a fake Rolex. It may be a 'no brainer', but I doubt you'll see many TVR's with an LPG conversion, will you?

[benny.c]

Quinny said:

Its pretty bad form when a fellow owner comes on and asks for advice, and he gets a reaction like yours.

By the way I drove a Mustang in the IOM, not sure which model it was, but do they make a quick one???

Also pretty bad form to come into the Mustang forum and then insult it, no?

[benny.c]

Not touchy at all. Just saying you're not going to win any friends in the Mustang forum by calling them slow.

I expect I'd get the same reaction in the TVR forum if I said they were poorly built.

[benny.c]

Well most things are going to feel slow next to a Griff but the V8 does 0-60 in 5.1 so not sluggish. That said I am fitting a supercharger (as many have done) which will bring the car to about 310BHP/tonne, so not too shabby. 0-60 should drop to about 4.4 with Whipples test car doing an 11.8 1/4 @118. May surprise a few sportscars

I'd probably like your Griff though. Never been in one but I used to have a laugh in my mate's wedge.

Edited by benny.c on Friday 11th January 14:58

[AdeTuono]

Christ! That did touch a nerve. Still, having had a Cerbera in the past, I can understand some of the comments, and know exactly what you've had to put up with in your forums.

As for 'do they make a quick Mustang?', I guess it depends on what you mean by 'they'. Mine's been Rousch'ed and has around 420-ish bhp, so as a direct comparison to the Cerb, it doesn't feel too far behind, and it's easily a match for the 'Vette Z06 I had previously. You say you don't know what model you had; probably a V6, by the sound of it.

Happy to be corrected about the LPG/power issue. I was just going by other people's experiences, albeit many moons ago. I guess things have come on a little since then.

Whatever, my initial remark still stands; if you're (not 'you', Quinny) worried about fuel consumption, maybe you're (again, not 'you', Quinny) looking in the wrong place.

[AdeTuono]

See, we can all play nicely together.

[dunkie]

lol what have I created?

I am getting a mustang but I want to use it daily (and nightly ) and I have sat for the last couple of years and watched petrol rise and rise, I am a scot and in my heart I cant throw 300-400 quid a way on just fuel each month (this is what I was averaging on a 4.3ltr lexus) and I want to keep the mustang so it has to be right for me.

My idea is to buy one new from the states get it shipped over and lpg'd (I like the filler behind the number plate idea!) and then start to own and run it. Yes my initial outlay will be 2k more but it means I wont look at the fuel bill at end of the month and start wanting a mini again. The mustang has been my dream car for many years (I blame american movies and steve mcqueen!!!) but I dont want a Rouche one, I want a plain old GT in Blue with the pony pack just a simple standard one for little old me, yes a shelby cobra would be nicer but I honestly dont need the performance.

Some people want a right hand drive mustang, I just want an LPG one

I have had cars and modified them (IS 200, Celica etc..) and once modded I was bored with them I have grown out of modding (no offence meant) and just want my V8 that I always wanted, I love the look of the mustang and am happy with the stock performance so I would probably not want to mod it.

for me I want the mustang cause I love the looks and the sound. If I can have those looks and sound but pay 1/2 what I would normally pay in petrol costs then that appeals to me.

yes I am a tight arsed scot who should keep his mini or possibly buy a diesel one but thats me!

Edited by dunkie on Saturday 12th January 01:39

[Sean1799]

LPG is a 100+ octane fuel. It’s cheaper, it’s cleaner and it’s Aussie made. You’ll be laughing all the way to the bowser. I think it’s a really cool idea and a great way to be unique and support Aussie!

[David Beer]

Sean1799 said:

LPG is a 100+ octane fuel. It’s cheaper, it’s cleaner and it’s Aussie made. You’ll be laughing all the way to the bowser. I think it’s a really cool idea and a great way to be unique and support Aussie!

Wow that’s a thread resurrected! Even quinny has a mustang now !