Dual Fuel conversion

**Doug** · 02-10-2013, 09:56 AM

Hello, what does it take to get a dual fuel set up for a 253 V8? How much does it cost? Thanks.

**SANM4N** · 02-10-2013, 10:23 AM

it varies i think most places still offer a government rebate, i got a conversion in 2008 i got a $2000 rebate the system was $2500 the rebate has dropped off heaps now if theres one at all,
its not hard to set up legally it needs to be stamped by a licensed gas fitter, you could get a second hand system dirt cheap, what state are you in? ive probably got a system somewhere possibly on a panelvan im going to wreck cant remember but am sure its duel fuel, it costs $250 to have a tank restamped

**Doug** · 02-10-2013, 01:59 PM

I'm in tassie mate. so to get a full system put in it will cost roughly $2500?

**playwme** · 02-10-2013, 05:26 PM

Best off asking a fitter what the cost is. It can vary a lot.

**HK1837** · 02-10-2013, 05:30 PM

It may not be worth it in the end. It may be more cost effective to do a 304 EFI conversion which will probably get similar economy (in kM/$ of fuel terms)

**Doug** · 02-10-2013, 05:36 PM

Looks like I will have to do a bit more research haha

**HK1837** · 02-10-2013, 05:50 PM

What series car and what body shape?

**Doug** · 02-10-2013, 05:54 PM

78 HZ Ute

**HK1837** · 02-10-2013, 06:13 PM

I'd certainly consider the EFI conversion. It'll cost about the same depending on how much you can get a good 304 and 4spd auto for and if you can afford to take yours off the road for a few weeks as you'll need the 253's sump, pickup, dipstick and engine mount adapters.