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Trist78



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2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black

Jonno wrote:
On mine the air compressor is located in the right hand storage compartment using a Preston Air Bracket which is not too bad for noise.

www.preston-air.com

I have a BRC lpg kit fitted and there is no difference on power or gearchange.


Jonno


Any chance of a picture how it is situed in the little cubby hole please.

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Trist78



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Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:
Trist,

Make sure the compressor has been mounted the correct way up as its life will be seriously reduced if not... Ever seen a workshop compressor led on its side!

No power liss with my LPG...


Craig Thumbs Up


I agree with you there Craig.

I have been doing the search and there was not a definate topic that covered this.

I have already tidied up where it has been situed, I felt that after putting more foam around the compressor this may have reduced the noise. It had but only a little bit and only then I thought it should be mounted to reduced the vibration.
I did however see a diagram of the pump which promtped to ask the question with you guys !

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Trist78



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Ajay(UK) wrote:
By its very nature when you remove the compressor from its factory supplied sound proof shell (they call it a turtle Shocked ) it will always be noisier Confused The art is to mount it on rubber feet and deaden down the sound with as much sound proofing as possible. On my old car I used fire rated wall insulation and then put the sound proof lining from the turtle over the top Wink (Back/Far Right) Worked a treat Thumbs Up

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Some relocate the compressor in the rear off side storage compartment but thats not an option if the tow bar holder is installed as on mine Rolling Eyes

Andy.


The fitter suggested same as the picture but I thought with it being closer it would be noisier, hence why i asked him to put it into the little cubby hole.

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Trist78



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JW911 wrote:
My compressor sits in the same place as the one shown above, with no additional soundproofing. The only time I hear it is on start up and that's it.

I have a 95 litre tank (70-75 litres useable depending upon temperature) giving around 250 miles per fill. 45000 fault free miles so far.


I do hear mine on starup up but thats it also. But I was comparing it to the fact that I dont remember hearing it before.

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Trist78



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stan wrote:
question..where do you chaps put the spare and have you had any problems with loading other stuff in the back for instance...


Mine has gone into the garage also.

My other question How many cans of tyre weld things do you carry !

I use to carry in the mini coopers and that was only a 18" low profile jobbies.

So I was wondering if we need to carry two cans!?

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Jonno



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Trist

I'll do some pics tomorrow.....but then again you could come over and have a look and see what a brc kit performs like at the same time. 5.0 supercharged autobiography
Gone-4.4 Vogue Lpg now unmapped
4.6 HSET Turbo Lpg mapped
Gone-Defender 90 200tdi
Gone - 3.9 Sprintex supercharged LPG
Gone - 3.9 Vogue LPG

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nubbin



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Which is the right way up for the compressor? Mine has been attached to the front wall of the spare wheel space, and it is mounted on rubber feet, but is a lot more noisy than it was before I had the conversion. Does it need any free air space around it to draw in air to compress, or can I smother it in soundproofing?

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Polux



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prins over BRC my installer dropped brc a number of years ago with issues and moved onto prins

AUTOTECH UK no1 LR installer of LPG on range rovers he installs about 4 a week and also on lots of superchargers

he also does the engines for bowler wildcats

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Trist78



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Jonno wrote:
Trist

I'll do some pics tomorrow.....but then again you could come over and have a look and see what a brc kit performs like at the same time.


Jonno

Thanks for the offer!

I didnt even know that you are that close.

Bit busy for the next couple of weeks ill mail you as it get closer and if you are free.

Be interested in how yours goes.

How long has it been converted for now ? have you had any problems with it !

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Trist78



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Polux wrote:
prins over BRC my installer dropped brc a number of years ago with issues and moved onto prins

AUTOTECH UK no1 LR installer of LPG on range rovers he installs about 4 a week and also on lots of superchargers

he also does the engines for bowler wildcats


4 a week cor he must be quick with his install

Mine took 5 days to put in he is only a one man band !

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I ran a 4.4 V8 BRC for the last 5 years. Excellent conversion and whilst there was no dramatic reduction in power on LPG, you did notice that when on petrol it did accelerate faster. One disadvantage was when the tank was down to the last roughly quarter of a tank, there was insufficient pressure to feed the demands of a huge engine on full draw! The result was hesitation in acceleration which was an issue if you were halfway past a car going up hill! Quick flick to petrol and all was well again. TDV8 3.6 2010 Santorini Black / Jet Interior
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Jonno



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Trist,

I had it converted about 30K ago with no problems.............just keep putting gas in it!


Jonno 5.0 supercharged autobiography
Gone-4.4 Vogue Lpg now unmapped
4.6 HSET Turbo Lpg mapped
Gone-Defender 90 200tdi
Gone - 3.9 Sprintex supercharged LPG
Gone - 3.9 Vogue LPG

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Polux



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@trist

he did mine in 3 days, but he does not work alone and has more than 1 shed Smile

superchargers take the longest and are bitches to do.

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MRT07



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I just had mine returned to me 2 days ago after having a Prins system fitted in. Took it on a long run yesterday and got 225 miles (85l fill) out of it doing on average 80-90mph. Has anyone got anymore miles out of there's?

In regards to the compressor. It is now located close to the driverside rear wheel arch. I can hardley hear it unless the car is completely quiet & you are listening out for it.

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JW911



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Quote:
and got 225 miles (85l fill) out of it doing on average 80-90mph. Has anyone got anymore miles out of there's?


Yep, 250+ if I'm extremely gentle. I normally drive at 65 on motorways, which equates to probably 80% of my driving and get around 240. Not at that speed though, that's pretty good. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
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