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by alehander
Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:37 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Why propane?
Replies: 9
Views: 7587

Why propane?

Hmm, with a lack of affordable modern conversion hardware and fuel prices being what they are, I'm hard-pressed to find reasons to keep using LPG in the States. When I factor in the reduced mileage I'm getting, the fuel cost, per mile, is back around $2.60-$2.70, on par with gasoline. And while the ...
by alehander
Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:43 pm
Forum: Your Car
Topic: Propane Jaguar Hotrod
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

That particular piece was custom-made for me for about $160 from some 5" aluminum pipe, etc. I have seen VERY similar ones for sale at automotive propane outlets (search this forum), but I needed one which was even more snug (in terms of OD) than the commercial ones to clear a beam under the hood. T...
by alehander
Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Modern / high-tech propane retrofits
Replies: 11
Views: 8766

Darn and dagnit. Well, I have a fair amount of experience with custom-built FI systems, but dry injectors? I hadn't thought of that...

Thanks for the info, Franz.

:idea: Okay, one more idea: a CIS (like the VW or Porsche K-Jetronic) system flowing vapor propane at FI pressures? How about it?
by alehander
Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:52 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Modern / high-tech propane retrofits
Replies: 11
Views: 8766

Interesting. I'd still like to know how these systems deal with impurities in the fuel, the same ones are said to foul injectors. I assume there is still a regulator of some sort? Perhaps electronically controlled to lower the effective temp and keep the heavy ends in the vapor? $3000 definitely can...
by alehander
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:42 pm
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: 85 Toyota conversion... EFI to propane???
Replies: 1
Views: 2493

Hey, John. This is Alex from EBay. Check out this site - has guide for sizing a carb for your application:

http://www.wps.com/LPG/LPG-carb-size.html
by alehander
Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:40 am
Forum: Your Car
Topic: Propane Jaguar Hotrod
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

Michael, when I say "mystery Canadian units" I mean that they were made in Canada, but I do not know the make and model of the tanks. -Alex
by alehander
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:54 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Modern / high-tech propane retrofits
Replies: 11
Views: 8766

Thanks, Franz. That makes sense, I suppose, though it's a damn shame. The US also seems to have sub-standard, high-sulfur diesel which is preventing the use of various aftertreatments long used in Europe for squeaky-cleen diesel vehicles. I do deal a fair amount with OEM CNG and LPG vehicles, though...
by alehander
Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:48 am
Forum: Propane Forum
Topic: Modern / high-tech propane retrofits
Replies: 11
Views: 8766

Modern / high-tech propane retrofits

Hello, all. Just finished my first propane conversion - see "Propane Jaguar Hotrod" in "My Car" section of this forum. It has the usual combo of 425/E, with a feedback controller. This is a great improvement on the original in terms of emissions, but is also a pretty archaic design. I would like to ...
by alehander
Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:54 pm
Forum: Your Car
Topic: Propane Jaguar Hotrod
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

Propane Jaguar Hotrod

Hello, all. Just finished my latest project - a Series II 1975 Jaguar XJ6, on propane. The pics aren't great, but I have more coming. I would like to thank the following people and organizations for the help they provided with this project (even if they don't know it): This forum Franz Hoffman's sit...