I've just bought a black 01 Leon Cupra with LPG conversion

[200bhp]

Hi guys my first post....

I've just bought a black 01 Leon Cupra with a slightly high 118,000 miles but the main reason was because it has an LPG conversion.

Does anyone know whether I dare get it chipped both due to the mileage and the LPG ?

Needless to say I'm going to have a good search now to see what I can expect Leon ownership to entail.

Must admit it seems a bit rattley compared to my 330 BMW but I'm hoping its more fun and more economical.

 

[nick-barnes07]

at 118,000 it will seem a bit rattly, my old 54 plate rattled and that only had 34k on it

 

[dasmith83]

how much is this LPG actually going to save you? Do you lose any performance?

 

[JamesL]

will be interesting to find out I think! keep us informed!

 

[200bhp]

Well I've had LPG before on a big yank pick up truck and this is basically the same system.

Its been on for almost 100k so its reliability seems to be proven.

As LPG is less than half the price of petrol and with the ECU controlled multipoint LPG conversions giving only slightly worse performance and economy its bascally half price motoring.

The conversions cost around £1500 so payback depends upon your mileage and mpg.

LPG burns hotter though so isn't suitable for hot engines (like the Impreza) although there are a few scoobies converted but restricted to std 220bhp I believe.

 

[Cupra Kid]

The conversions cost around £1500 so payback depends upon your mileage and mpg.

But as you've bought it with the system fitted you havent paid £1500 to have it fitted so your probably going to be saving from day one!

 

[200bhp]

Yep !

Haven't driven it far but I must admit I'm quite impressed with how well its handled the miles.

My test drive must have been on poor roads as it now feels pretty tight and solid.

 

[davebnly]

Pretty much every car ive heard of thats had LPG conversion then been tuned has blown up after a few thousand miles.

I wouldn't like to recommend it.

 

[200bhp]

Bit late to return to this....

Dave as I said the conversion has been on for 100k !

I get LPG for around 44p so its almost a third of the price of petrol but it only does 23mpg on it but that equates to 57mpg £ for £ !

I think it should do more on lpg and probably need remapping but I'm intending to get it chipped and the LPG then needs remapping anyway so I'll wait until then.

 

[LEE69]

I know of an Astra VXR pushing nearly 300 bhp and he's having no problems.

 

[DPJ]

There was a thread recently from someone with melted spark plugs from a (tuned?) LPG 1.8T...............

 

[LEE69]

That's not good obviously, depends on who installed it and if it was done correctly.
Not looked into it myself.

 

[MDS]

Build quality is nowhere near the BMW... but many of the rattles can be sorted out ...

Start with your back Seats

 

[wes c/fergus]

folks just had my 2001 leon cupra converted to lpg. and so far id recommend it! no loss of power with mine and great economy im well pleased

 

[200bhp]

Hi, what mpg is it doing ?

 

[wes c/fergus]

i got 260miles out of a 60litre tank i got put in just refilled today and it only cost me £26 (54ppl). where as with my petrol tank cost me £65 and i only got about 380 miles per tank. so in comparison im getting 520mpg at £52

 

[Willie]

520 MPG
Feckin hell, thats amazin

520 miles out of £52

Did I tell you all I'm getting 440 miles out of a full tank of V Power in a 230 BHP LCR
No extra tanks, no fitting costs just careful driving
My mate in his 320 BHP LC got 600 miles out of his tank, 50 MPG in a petrol, now thats amazin

 

[wes c/fergus]

thats only a rough estimate on the mileage ill no better when i go through this tank full, i wasnt sunday driving on the first tank i was pushing on a lot of the time

 

[nibbles]

Ive just got my best figures ever on a tank full
330 ouch