2025年2月17日 · The Boss V8 responds well with LPG. Make sure that you find out what system it is fitted with. Are the small gas injectors/manifolds hidden under the inlet plenum? The only way you will tell thats on LPG is the tank in the boot and the smell of the exhaust. And for the purists, LPG is great with forced induction.

2024年2月6日 · If the modular V8s aren't as tolerant to LPG as the I6s, Liquid LPG Injection would solve the issues. There are plenty of people running injected LPG systems of various descriptions on their V8s with no problems whatsoever.

A unique feature of the FG XR8 was a semi-active muffler which opened above 2800rpm for a throatier sound. However, the XR8 was less agile through corners than six cylinder variants due to a significantly heavier front end. The XR8 sold poorly compared to the XR6 Turbo with the majority of volume being in utility sales.

The newly-introduced XR8 Pursuit 250 featured a 5.6-litre Tickford V8 engine, 18-inch alloy wheels with high performance Dunlop SP9000 tyres, grooved front and rear disc brakes, unique bodykit (including front airdam spoiler, side skirts and rear bumpers), leather seats, and a Momo steering wheel and gearshift.

2007年11月10日 · Been looking at upgrading to an AU XR8 in the near future but I'm having trouble choosing which series to go for. I have noticed that the series I is 185kw, the series II is 200kw and the series III is an impressive 220kw:evil3: all from the "same" 5L V8.

2020年6月25日 · When I try to restart my ba xr8 after driving it for a while all it does is wind over and won't fire. The only way I can then get it to start is to force start it on lpg. This only happens if I try to restart it within about 10 mins of turning it off, but it will restart fine if its only a short trip.

2019年12月20日 · My 8 year old Commodore radiator was found to be 50% blocked. A relatively simple head gasket check for the common "exhaust gases to water leak" is to:- 1 – Check cold water level and then drive the car normally, but too far in your case as you don't want to overheat when stationary.

2003年7月5日 · I have a friend who's looking to buy an EB or ED XR8 or a Fairmont Ghia V8. I'm just wondering if there are any major problems with the V8's mechanical wise and what sort of problems they have. I've also heard bad things about their fuel economy but just how bad is it? Also rough estimates on running costs like rego and insurance woud be great ...

2004年6月7日 · Good work to the guy on ebay who sold an "EL XR8 fuel pump" for over 100 bucks. 02/93 Quartz EB II Fairmont 4.0 Auto BBM, ED XR6 spec cam, 3.45 LSD, thermofans, EB Spac wheels, ED XR6 spec sway bars, lowered, EEC V, …

1 天前 · Get the petrol side of things spot on first, then worry about adjusting the LPG. How old are the o2's? If your wideband is set for petrol, then tune your lpg to target 14.7 on the gauge, if its set for LPG, then target 15.5. Or switch it to lambda and tune for 1 on either fuel.