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 Converting to Propane?
#671090
11/28/05 01:16 AM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 178
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Wheeler
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Have any of you looked in to converting to propane?
1996 Toyota T100
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: dwehbie]
#671091
11/28/05 06:05 AM
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Anonymous
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I have not even thought about it, but I just did a Google search (key words: propane automobile conversion) and found a ton of information.
Looks like something worth checking into!!!
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Re: Converting to Propane?
#671092
11/28/05 06:15 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 423
Mudrunner
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I know for carbureted engines, you have to double the size of the main jet, not sure how that would work with FI. Also have you seen the price of propane?
Active duty US Coast Guard helicopter mechanic (IA)
87 Monty
2.6
auto in progress
31X10.50 mudders
ARB
Warn 6000
Many hours of sweat and pain
Previously Badas87-2dr
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: BAD87-2DR]
#671093
11/28/05 11:55 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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This is a brave step into the potentially expensive engine explosion. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Do let me know how you get on - good on you. . . <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Show me the muddy. . . .
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: dwehbie]
#671094
11/28/05 04:51 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,356
Body Damage is Cool
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Have you looked at a natural gas conversion. I used to work for a large natural gas provider. All their service trucks were converted to run on natural gas. Some things to consider - Vehicles can be converted to run bi-fuel. They could run on gasoline or natural gas.
- The natural gas fuel tanks were much more impact resistant than gasoline fuel tanks. I've seen some of the test videos. It's amazing what the pressure tanks can withstand.
- I haven't checked the price of natural gas these days. I don't know if it's as economical as it once was.
- For a time there were tax breaks that would cover almost 100% of the conversion costs. It may be worthwhile to check if these are still available.
- The engine wear decreased dramatically when running 100% natural gas.
Good luck and let us know how to goes.
Mitsu # 6 - 98 6G72 Montero Sport, Locking Rear Diff, Aisin Manual Hubs, 31x10.5
Mitsu # 7 - 02 6G74 Montero Limited
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: MarkG]
#671095
11/28/05 10:45 PM
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Anonymous
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Not convenient in the US...
On another note, handreds of LNG stations in England... better mileage, half the price... maybe one day... but doubtful...
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Re: Converting to Propane?
#671096
12/02/05 01:48 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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If I could find injectors & fuel pump and get some info on how propane injection works (liquid injection, I assume) and is it true you have to crank it on gasoline, I'd think strongly about converting, just to get the 113 octane and run some REAL compression. All the systems I've seen are with a mixer fitted over the carb and some kind of voodoo AFR control.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: fasteddy]
#671097
12/02/05 02:58 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 50
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i dont know if this will help but gte in the tampa area has converted alot of their vans for years
89 montero 4 door 3.0 auto bfg 33"x12.5 on 15x10
Flowmaster w/2.5 exhaust cranked w/ gen 2 springs
2" body lift no rust period but need paint
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: muddermontero]
#671098
12/02/05 03:26 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 801
Rock Warrior
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I looked into it.But to much red tape due to cali emissions.Its easier to do on carbbed engine.
91 Mitsu Montero RS LWB PENDING
88 Cherokee Lifted and modded heavily. FOR SALE
91 vanagon syncro 1.9 TD SOLD
04 Suzuki Aerio Commuter SOLD
90 mits mighty max,v6 SOLD
94 Mits Diamante LS. Stock. TOTALED
71 VW Baja Bug SOLD
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Re: Converting to Propane?
[Re: allsierra123]
#671099
12/02/05 04:02 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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In GA, you get an inspection that the entire gasoline fuel system is removed as an alternate fuel vehicle, and that's the last one you get. No emissions inspections and you get to ride in the HOV lane.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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