Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Club and Speciality Forums > Forum Community Car Clubs > OzECruisers (E/N/D Series) > OzECruisers General Discussions

OzECruisers General Discussions E/N/D vehicles General Discussion ONLY. NO TECH THREADS

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 24-08-2006, 09:10 PM   #1
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default Fastest E-Series I6 on LPG

With all this talk of petrol prices and the rebate, I was curious to know if there are any quick I6 E-Series on LPG.

I've been contemplating a straight-gas setup but I still haven't decided if it's worth it yet (considering changing cars mid-next year)... And I am aware of the XE with AU engine and turbo running 9s but I think I can assume it's had lots of money thrown at it!

Has anyone priced a SVI system on an E-Series? Is there a replacement LPG tank for the traditional petrol tank in an EA-ED sedan? I don't like the idea of losing boot space. Oh, and one other thing - will the fuel gauge on the factory cluster be able to show how full an LPG tank is??

__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 09:58 PM   #2
EB Pete
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
EB Pete's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Under the bonnet, trying to keep as clean as above!
Posts: 1,354
Default

i am also very interested in this, but what comp ratio can LPG go up to?


pete j
EB Pete is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 09:59 PM   #3
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default

Ah yes, was going to ask that question too.

Also what's the go with aftermarket ECUs and BBQ fuel?
__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 10:47 PM   #4
cringe
Regular Member
 
cringe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: melbourne
Posts: 67
Cool gasresearch

funny.. i was thinking the same thing.. like the look of the gas research setups.. hmmm.. nice..




Ford EA/EB1 Falcon 6cyl, Centrefire, 3sp/4sp Auto $1036.50
Kits include the following :
Throttle Body, Convertor, Lock-off valve, Adapter, Electric Primer, Brackets, Gaskets, Linkages, and Closed Loop Processor System and Idle Speed Control System where applicable.

sounds good.. and with 2000 cashback works out pretty good.
__________________
'08 FG XR8 Ute / Nitro / Manual / XR Sports Pack.
cringe is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 10:53 PM   #5
Racecraft
they call me Tibbo
 
Racecraft's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 6,163
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cringe
funny.. i was thinking the same thing.. like the look of the gas research setups.. hmmm.. nice..




Ford EA/EB1 Falcon 6cyl, Centrefire, 3sp/4sp Auto $1036.50
Kits include the following :
Throttle Body, Convertor, Lock-off valve, Adapter, Electric Primer, Brackets, Gaskets, Linkages, and Closed Loop Processor System and Idle Speed Control System where applicable.

sounds good.. and with 2000 cashback works out pretty good.
Dont forgot to add the 1" vapour line, brass fittings, instalation and tuning... You won't get any change from $2500
__________________

Racecraft is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 11:17 PM   #6
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default

Cringe, that looks like a neat setup. Is that price just an upgrade for a Falcon on dual-fuel or something? I guess you need to add in a tank and all the other stuff Racecraft mentioned. I also see it's for a CFI but you've got pics of a BBM setup...
__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 11:22 PM   #7
Racecraft
they call me Tibbo
 
Racecraft's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 6,163
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by XRated
Cringe, that looks like a neat setup. Is that price just an upgrade for a Falcon on dual-fuel or something? I guess you need to add in a tank and all the other stuff Racecraft mentioned. I also see it's for a CFI but you've got pics of a BBM setup...
that price quoted is just what they call an under bonnet kit
__________________

Racecraft is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 11:26 PM   #8
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default

So really it'd be the cost of the initial conversion and then another $1k for the pretty stuff?
__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-08-2006, 11:32 PM   #9
Racecraft
they call me Tibbo
 
Racecraft's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 6,163
Default

yea give or take a couple of hundred for 'x' brand of convertor that you installer would normally fit
__________________

Racecraft is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 12:12 AM   #10
needfordspeed
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,224
Default

Quickest E-series on gas I can think of right now would probably be John's car, can't really think of anything quicker on gas.
__________________
1988 EA S-Pack|MPI|LSD|AIT turbo manifold|Garrett GT3540|3" Exhaust turbo back|Cooler|Sports ryder shocks|Pedders lows|Resprayed|Microtech LT8s|60lb Injectors|Bosch 044 with surge tank|3000 RPM stall|Ported AU head|Turbo grind cam|Crow double valve springs|1.3mm MLS headgasket|C4 Conversion|Built bottom end|Custom plenum|10.6@125MPH
needfordspeed is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 12:47 AM   #11
snypereb
[EBGLT]
 
snypereb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cazza Dee
Posts: 4,829
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech article(s) 
Default

I wanna see scott gthofan give his car some real stick he runs gas! He has got extractors and exhaust and a manual!!
__________________
[EBGLT]

Become an E-Series Owners Club Member Today!
http://eseries.com.au/index.php/membership/
snypereb is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 01:05 AM   #12
trick_xd
I build your wish list...
 
trick_xd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Country Victoria
Posts: 4,484
Default

Just stay with the IMPCO stuff and you will be right .
GRA stuff is good but its hard to find some one that knows how to tune it.
XRated yes if you want your gas gauge to work of your dash petrol gauge it is easy to do to "interface" it .
a gas conversion is $2090 a.t.m. but we have been told that they will be going up maybe a extra $200 or so. as for aftermarket e.c.us they will do nothing to the gas.
EB pete comp ratio can go as high as you can gas likes high compression .
as for how quick .. I have not run my down the qtr but is good enough ..
trick_xd is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 03:34 AM   #13
rawan05
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 15
Default

not sure bout the xe but theres the xf called ezi-10 from vic. as u can probably tell it does 10s, and does them on gas and turbo crossflow engine.
rawan05 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 03:40 AM   #14
rawan05
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 15
Default

and u can see it on fullboost on features second page
rawan05 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 04:11 AM   #15
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

mines the quickest TESTED eseries i think.
(aslong as we're talking n/a)
i'm fairly sure everyone else has done their times on petrol.

GO ME!

15.9 WINNAH!

Don't think it'd take much to beat mine
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 04:18 AM   #16
Smoked
Burnin Rubber
 
Smoked's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Posts: 1,824
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by EFFalcon
mines the quickest TESTED eseries i think.
(aslong as we're talking n/a)
i'm fairly sure everyone else has done their times on petrol.

GO ME!

15.9 WINNAH!

Don't think it'd take much to beat mine
And yours is quick ta boot. Makes my AU looks slow as, not that its hard to make an AU look slow.
__________________
2001 AUII Forte (LPG)
K&N Air Filter
Tickford Air Intake
***Coming Soon: Clear Side Repeaters***
Quote:
Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa
...dont get me wrong this 3.8v6 is pretty special, it does come with the popular shake rattle and roll option and the auto compliments this with the ever popular snap crackle and pop feature
Smoked is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 04:19 AM   #17
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

In my opinion there was more in my car, but i think i damaged the engine and it hasnt bee n the same since.
i'll be plenty quick on LPG soon enough
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 10:27 AM   #18
oneredED
need more boost
 
oneredED's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,143
Default

Quote:
mines the quickest TESTED eseries i think.
(aslong as we're talking n/a)
i'm fairly sure everyone else has done their times on petrol.

GO ME!

15.9 WINNAH!

Don't think it'd take much to beat mine
15.8X here (15.6 was petrol) I'd find the slip, but it's not like I can prove it was an LPG run :(
__________________
'94 ED Falcon GLi
Suspended by: kings, koni, pedders
Rolls on: 17" AJR Director's
Stops due to: bendix, DBA
Shifter connected to: T5 manual
Power from: ???
Interior: velour and woodgrain
Cost: stuff all :P
oneredED is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 11:14 AM   #19
Kenaz
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
Kenaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,064
Default

I wonder if Simon ever ran his EA on gas at the drags? If so, it was probably pretty quick.
__________________
02 BA XR6 T U R B O
Venom Red, Auto 13.97 @ 101mph

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheels Nov 02
It's suave, more subtle, and yet no less stirring. In fact, the boosted Ford is more polished than any big sedan Australia has ever produced. It's just so damn good, it makes the SS feel crude... Ignore the WRX. Forget the E49. Falcon XR6 Turbo is king.
Kenaz is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 11:50 AM   #20
niko
likes falcon's
 
niko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 6,091
Default

i have that GRA overhead pipe if anyone is chasing one :p lol
__________________
www.carhubsales.com.au
niko is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 11:56 AM   #21
dansedgli
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
dansedgli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 6,359
Default

18.9 in my LPG EB. :P
__________________
Turbo AU ute ~ Nice legs, shame about the face. 282rwkw at 15psi.
dansedgli is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 11:59 AM   #22
niko
likes falcon's
 
niko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 6,091
Default

my manual mockup ea would run low 16's on gas and that was on fuel timing never touched it when i put gra on it
__________________
www.carhubsales.com.au
niko is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 12:31 PM   #23
BOOSTDEF
FPV GT Owner!!!
 
BOOSTDEF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bellbird Park, West Brisbane
Posts: 2,416
Default

That XE is running 9s with an AU motor with a gas research 440 TB and twin converters.

It all seems simple really. :P
__________________
Cars:
- Ford Ranger Wildtrak
- XY GT Replica
- XB Coupe Project
BOOSTDEF is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 01:30 PM   #24
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

looks like onereded's got the title.
but he's manual so thats crap
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 02:24 PM   #25
Gubas
- BOOYEH -
 
Gubas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Geelong
Posts: 869
Default

Ask me in a week ;)
__________________
1993 EBII Fairmont Turbo T04e 7 psi
Gubas is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 03:26 PM   #26
RAMD67
Regular Member
 
RAMD67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 334
Default

I'm pretty sure I ran an 15.8x on gas with an auto up at heathcote with the ED XR6 I use to have will check slips tonight...I wish I never sold that car :
__________________
FG F6 310
Black with Brembos, Leather, Sat Nav, 19" Graphite Wheels & FPV Floor Mats...no mods needed for this beast!!...well maybe a tune..and then... :
RAMD67 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 04:38 PM   #27
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default

Hmm so a mid 15 is all that's needed? It's like the old N/A days! Maybe we'll see a straight-LPG turbo E-Series smash the title?
__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 04:46 PM   #28
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

thats the plan Luke
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 05:47 PM   #29
XRated
Shoot.
 
XRated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,909
Default

Not if someone beats you to it
__________________


20V Turbo

XRated is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-08-2006, 06:22 PM   #30
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

then i just have to beat them on the track ;)
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 08:32 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL