Looks like it I am going to propane. I have been searching quietly, wondering if this would be a good option for me.

I think looking at all the costs of putting the 1.6 in that propane might actually cost me less, which is good! This rig is a trailer queen so no problems there...

I'm psyched. Anyone out there with propane experience? I'm looking for any input other than what I have searched.

BTW... I have a 8v fuel injection set-up for sale now... [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Only successful propane injections I have seen performed were on diesels. Its like nitrous to those jokers. I've rode in a buncha HD diesel trucks with them and was impressed big time. Given you had a 8v FI for sale tells me your strapping this onto a gas powered engine???

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Given you had a 8v FI for sale tells me your strapping this onto a gas powered engine???

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No, I am converting the engine to run on propane only.

I like it for many reasons...

*No fuel pump
*It is a very safe set-up
*Little to no maintenance
*Engines last longer

*With my setup I do not need to adapt my harness any longer
*I need parts still to finish my EFI set-up all of which could add up to close of what it will cost me to convert to LPG.
*It's something different, I like that.

Be aware that propane can eat some types of stock engine gaskets over time since it's "dry" compared to gasoline . I've seen a couple of Chevy's nearly burn to the ground from this . If you are running propane only , shouldn't be too much of a problem . The vehicles that really had the issues were dual fuel units ...
Sarge

Wonder what the cost per mile is to run a propane only rig, compared to a gasoline rig? Any idea?
Any idea as to what it would cost to convert?

Dale,
You burn a bit more prop than gas since the Fuel value of prop is a bit lower, and the cost
of prop for your BBQ does not = the cost for a vehicle, They must add the road tax's. On
the other hand prop doesn't have the "mood" swings on price that gas does. Prop is harder
to find for fuel stations .

Some things to consider...

back in high school my buddies truck ran on propane.

it was a ford 390 i believe. he would have to get propane like once every month or 2 depending. he would go out to an rv place to get the propane because it was cheaper than going somewhere like uhaul.

NICE! That should be sweet when is all said and done. Are you gonna prop. inject the 1.3 or a 1.6? We ran a propane injection setup on our push vehicle at tech. school years back (chebby 350 BTW) and worked well. Was a bit thirstier,as mentioned above. I think Daxe is looking for some 1.6l stuff... [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Be aware that propane can eat some types of stock engine gaskets over time since it's "dry" compared to gasoline .

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From what I have read that doesn't seem to be an issue on a propane only rig.

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Wonder what the cost per mile is to run a propane only rig, compared to a gasoline rig? Any idea?
Any idea as to what it would cost to convert?


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There is a kit available for suzukis... here is on of the sites I have referenced. http://www.gotpropane.com/p4.html I can get most of the parts locally for less. Today I am going to search "real" costs when I find out more I'll chime in.

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You burn a bit more prop than gas since the Fuel value of prop is a bit lower, and the cost
of prop for your BBQ does not = the cost for a vehicle

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From what I have seen around my area the price is not only less than filling a BBQ tank(the volume cost) but much less than gasoline. They best bet is to fill at a large filling station rather than a place that does BBQ tanks. The taxes are less as well as the cost of fuel.

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Prop is harder to find for fuel stations .


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There are more places around that can fill than you think, the issue not running out or not being prepared if you do. I am going to have two tanks and keep one on my tow vehicle or in my garage. For the amount that the Samurai will be used in comparison I think propane will be efficient enough.

I hear the trick to high efficiency is to accomodate for the 100-110 octane of the propane.

Brent, Check this out. Natural Gas. Jim
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