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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.