LPG for an E39 M5

[XM5ER]

Can it be done?

Should it be done?

Will I get done?

Where can it be done?

Just toying with the idea, its either that or an M3 (sans LPG). I just have a bit of a "thing" for the M5 but couldnt stomache £120 per week petrol bills for the commute.

Any thoughts?

[rassi]

I'm sure it could be done, but quite sure it shouldn't be done...

M5 doesn't rime with parsimonious MPG, IMHO

[french]

No not really, it wont like the Twin Vanos & the engine wont like it after around 5000miles..........cheapest way ,buy a banger then buy a nice week end M3/M5

[JezF]

Rather than seek the opinions of a lot of people who probably don't know what they are talking about or have pre-conceived ideas about LPG, call these guys:

http://www.afs.uk.com/

The only thing I would say is expect a 5% power loss and budget at least 2.5k for a decent V8 conversion.

Jez

Edited by JezF on Wednesday 10th October 19:56

Edited by JezF on Wednesday 10th October 19:58

[JezF]

Might be worth considering a 540 as you'll get more power by the time it is re-mapped. This has been confirmed on dyno's.

[belleair302]

With decent mileage ie 14,000 a year you will save money at the moment and cover your costs within 2 years! There will be a slight powerloss but the kits used these days are amazing. Don't be put off by those with no knowledge or experience!

These guys do a top job and I have spoken to them about my Lexus LS 400 and they have done a number of very good M3's etc

http://www.hertsautogas.co.uk/

[griffgrog]

I'd guess its not worth it for three reasons 1) you have to do quite a mileage to make it worth it, 2) you'll loose power, 3) i think it will devestate the resale value.

[sjp63]

buy a diesel

[outnumbered]

XM5ER said:

Should it be done?

God, no. What are you thinking !

[belleair302]

LPG conversions these days offer dual fuel capabilities. At the flick of a switch you can use Shell V-Power or BP Ultimate etc, but when cruising or commuting you can use LPG and save a ton of money when sitting on a motorway going nowhere or stuck in a traffic jam. It also gives you a huge range and in Europe makes great sense when LPG is way cheaper than here and on sale at every major filling station!!!

[Schnell]

belleair302 said:

These guys do a top job....and they have done a number of very good M3's etc

http://www.hertsautogas.co.uk/

Shirely that is just wrong though?

An LPG'd M3? :shudder:

[belleair302]

I agree but just look at what the Max Power people do to E30's and E 46's. NOS conversions are just the other side of the coin to LPG!!

[XM5ER]

Cheers chaps.

Given the prices I think I may have to go down the M3 route (shucks). TBH given that my commute is nearly all B road and only a couple of miles of ton plus dual carraigeway, it's probably for the best anyway (this is why it would cost me £120 per week in petrol alone).