E46 on LPG?

Post Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:25 am

Folks, I'm thinking about getting the E46 converted to LPG. Partly becuase it's a good motorway car and partly because it has a good big spare wheel well. Does anyone have recommendations as to what type of kit would be best for a M54B30? I don't want to lose any power and her ladyship will demand 100% reliability or the whole car will be sold (she gives cars one chance before she never trusts them again).

I've seen a conversion thread using Prins HERE which is encouraging, although the price looked a bit steep!

Is that the best or is there anything else out there?
Cheers

Post Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:59 pm

I have a M50B25 running on a Prins VSI kit, and certainly haven't had any reliability problems.
There was a problem with the gasket in early vaporisers, but that was cured with a slight redesign.
Having said that, I haven't had any problems with another M50B25 running on a BRC kit either.

Post Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:49 am

Hi I have E46 with m52 2.3 engine going to convert it too to lpg, because will be alot to save £££, especial that i'm traveling alot. that is the best solution to save money. only one thing,then will put lpg on your car always put direct injection one and when you wont loose power.

Post Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:32 pm

Thanks folks. If you could get these things fitted on a drive in/out basis for £1k or less I reckon they'd have taken off a lot more quickly

Post Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:16 pm

Morat wrote:Thanks folks. If you could get these things fitted on a drive in/out basis for £1k or less I reckon they'd have taken off a lot more quickly

Our good friends at the LPGA ensured that it didn't happen in the UK, courtesy of their inward looking, protectionism, and determination to preserve their Golden Goose!