Performance LPG Systems

 

Performance LPG Conversions as supplied by Linden Special Vehicles are high quality well engineered pieces of technology. All of our systems comply with EU standards and in many cases use exactly the same components used by car manufacturers as original equipment. The following is a non-technical guide to the major components of an LPG conversion. Our systems come complete with a 2 year parts and labour warranty, with assistance available through a network of more than 2000 installers.

The System

An LPG conversion is simply a secondary fuel system for your car that enables it to run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas. The primary fuel system (petrol/diesel) is always retained. Where modern conversions differ from those of just a few years ago is that they use the car's existing engine management system to control precisely the right amount of LPG delivered. Older systems do not use the cars existing electronics and seek to control the amount LPG supplied to the engine mechanically, this is not appropriate for modern engines and is unreliable. Linden Special Vehicles do not fit any form of older system to modern vehicles.

Under the Bonnet

A second set of fuel injectors is fitted; these are used to deliver the LPG into the engine. The injectors are fed with gas from a special pressure reducer and controlled by an electronic link to the vehicle's own engine management system, monitoring the engine's requirements and immediately adjusting the fuel delivery for maximum performance and economy. When fitted to the vehicle these components are virtually unnoticeable.

On the Dashboard

Even though the vehicle will automatically default to LPG, a small switch & status unit will be added to the dashboard. The lights along the top indicate the fuel status, and the rocker switch position indicates whether the car is running on gas or petrol. To switch between fuels simply press the switch (whilst driving) and the engine will switch between gas & petrol/diesel.

Filler Point

In order to re-fuel the tank a filler point is added to the outside of the vehicle. This takes the form of a black, or colour coded flush mounted cover approximately 75mm in diameter that can be opened to reveal the filler connector. The mounting position preferred by Linden Special Vehicles is either located behind the factory fuel filler flap, behind the vehicle's rear number plate, or alternatively in the vehicle's rear bumper concealed by the vehicle's rear boot lid. These measures overcome any unsightly external filler covers and ensures your luxury or performance vehicle retains a comletely stock appearance.

The Gas Tank

The gas tank is obviously the largest component in any LPG conversion and is therefore the most difficult to place. Most tanks simply fit in the spare wheel compartment, in place of the spare wheel. If preferred customers can choose a larger tank mounted in the boot or rear luggage area. For vehicles with a speare wheel well mounted tank, Linden Special Vehicles supply Tyre Weld, a first-aid liquid puncture repair kit which is faster, easier and safer than changing wheels.