Propane injection

[mud390]

What are the benefits of this setup? I understand the basic concept, but not the gains of it. It seems like you wouldn't be able to have a "performance motor" running on propane. The whole 100lb tank in the back kinda scares me too, but thats a different issue. What kind of fuel economy would you expect? Power? Drivabality? Thanks!

Kris

 

[dhdescender]

Propane injection is found in diesels, to suppllemt for power and mileage.

Propane injection is not found in gas engines. A chev 350 for example, is run strictly on propane or gasoline, or with the option to run either at the flick of a switch, called dual fuel.

 

[mud390]

How does it do for performance and drivabliity? What about the feasability and simplicity of the whole setup?

Kris

 

[m j]

incredibly simple and reliable
higher octane rating then gas 100+ IIRC
you can get the good stuff used/rebuilt for $400 for the engine side buit have to get your own tanks etc
you want an OHG mixer!

I havent dealt with this local guy but he has a good simple website

http://www.propaneguy.com/

if you deal with him and there are 'issues' I am close enough to knock on his door if required.

downfalls of propane:
-doesnt like extreme cold
-availability, here there are many filling stations

I have a friend that is alt fuel certified and did many big block dual mixer installs
his boss had a 500", dual mixer, turbocharged, C6 gearvendored, lincoln.

he did real sweet looking installs (unlike most shops) so I could try and get details from him for making it look clean and pro,