LPG/CNG kits will they damage engines?

Bugatti Veyron · 5th November 2007, 09:45

Hello,

Noob with a noob question.

I'm looking to fit an LPG/CNG kit on a 3 series BMW from 1990. Is this OK?

Would it be possible to damage the engine in the long run?

All inputs much appreciated! Thanks!

esteem_lover · 5th November 2007, 16:09

A BMW from 1990 ? Where is the car ?

nitrous · 5th November 2007, 16:21

I've seen pictures of an LPG kitted BMW 5 series in UK.
So, U can very well do it.

Just remember that the installer/tuner is the most important variable in the equation.
Bad installation/tuning will lead to guaranteed premature engine failure.

phamilyman · 6th November 2007, 13:33

Bigger koshun - if something sccrews up, what recourse do you have for engine parts?

Bugatti Veyron · 6th November 2007, 16:21

Hello!

Esteem_Lover it's laid up in Auroville

Nitrous - thanks for that! Would you know of any expert installers / tuners in Chennai?

Phamilyman - just exploring if this is an option for me...I gather if done well it should be OK...I would hate to trash this car..

toiingg · 6th November 2007, 19:23

I am running a 97 zen with a Lovato lpg kit for the past 2 years, gives me phenominal average with marginal drop in performance. No issues with the engine so far.

Make sure you get it installed from an authorised dealer who knows his stuff and you should do just fine.

nitrous · 6th November 2007, 19:36

The National Lovato distributor who's based in Chennai is reputed for the bad installations they do.
A friend of mine who got an LPG kit installed on his OHC VTEC was totally unhappy about the quality of work and it was plagued with problems.
IIRC, harmon_bro also got his lancer LPG'd there and isn't all smiles about it.

Summary: An authorised dealer/installer is NOT necessarily good.

toiingg · 6th November 2007, 20:19

Quote:

Summary: An authorised dealer/installer is NOT necessarily good.

Right on brother!

Thats why I said get it installed from an authorised dealer who knows his stuff.

5th November 2007, 09:45	#1
Bugatti Veyron Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: A'ville, Pune Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	LPG/CNG kits will they damage engines? Hello, Noob with a noob question. I'm looking to fit an LPG/CNG kit on a 3 series BMW from 1990. Is this OK? Would it be possible to damage the engine in the long run? All inputs much appreciated! Thanks!
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5th November 2007, 16:09	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 507 Times View My Garage	A BMW from 1990 ? Where is the car ?
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5th November 2007, 16:21	#3
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	I've seen pictures of an LPG kitted BMW 5 series in UK. So, U can very well do it. Just remember that the installer/tuner is the most important variable in the equation. Bad installation/tuning will lead to guaranteed premature engine failure.
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6th November 2007, 13:33	#4
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	Bigger koshun - if something sccrews up, what recourse do you have for engine parts?
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6th November 2007, 16:21	#5
Bugatti Veyron Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: A'ville, Pune Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello! Esteem_Lover it's laid up in Auroville Nitrous - thanks for that! Would you know of any expert installers / tuners in Chennai? Phamilyman - just exploring if this is an option for me...I gather if done well it should be OK...I would hate to trash this car..
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6th November 2007, 19:23	#6
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 641 Thanked: 305 Times	I am running a 97 zen with a Lovato lpg kit for the past 2 years, gives me phenominal average with marginal drop in performance. No issues with the engine so far. Make sure you get it installed from an authorised dealer who knows his stuff and you should do just fine.
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6th November 2007, 19:36	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	The National Lovato distributor who's based in Chennai is reputed for the bad installations they do. A friend of mine who got an LPG kit installed on his OHC VTEC was totally unhappy about the quality of work and it was plagued with problems. IIRC, harmon_bro also got his lancer LPG'd there and isn't all smiles about it. Summary: An authorised dealer/installer is NOT necessarily good.
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