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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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propane kits?

is there any kits avalable that use injection?
the only ones I can find are the inefficient adapters for carbed engines.

I read that when propane is injected in liquid form it's actoually more efficient than gasoline.

btw, I am NOT talking about propane injection like nitrous, but making the car run off propane totally.

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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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There is a guy here in Murfreesboro, TN who is nearly done with his Propane FC. From what I understand he is using the propane injection and air/fuel controller from a Toyota Forklift. I haven't seen it yet, but as soon as he is done he is supposed to bring it out. If I can get any more info, I will. I don't really know him, but I can possibly contact him as Garfinkle has helped him sort out alot of his engine build questions and may have his number.
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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Propane is lower in BTU than gasoline, so you would have reduced HP.
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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1 gallon of propane = 9/10 pf a gallon of gasoline... (in fuel usage terms).....

Don't expect a lot of power.. you wont get more MPG..... but.... Propane is cheaper and cleaner..
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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Too bad it's a byproduct of the refining industry. I wonder how long it will be until it gets expensive too?
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