Simpler Propane/dual conversion?

[uniberp]

Here's what I'm thinking:

 

1. Add an ignition distributor, somehow. Some cam-end thing like on a volvo.

2. Machine a mount for a carb atop or in front of the manifold, move the coil pack a little.

3. Put in a regulator and piping

4. Mount a 10-50 lb tank on the back bumper.

5. Lock the trottle plate closed.

6. Shut down the ECU.

7. Reconnect plugs to distributor

 

134 cu inches, not much bigger than a forklift.

 

We're talking Michigan here, so emissions will probably not be introduced for another 10 years.

 

Thoughts?

[SubPar]

If you are mounting a tank of propane on the rear bumper, make sure no one rear ends you.

[PAezb]

I've just started researching alternative fuels for autos. You might find these links (and the links inside the links) helpful:

 

http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/propane_availability.html#conversions

http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/2008propanevehicles/a/2008propaneveh.htm

 

I was actually thinking about converting a small gas generator (used for camping) to propane and then got caught up on applications for autos.

[uniberp]

If you are mounting a tank of propane on the rear bumper, make sure no one rear ends you.

 

Maybe it would be incentive for them not to tailgate.

[Reveeen]

Propane is a wonderful choice for an alternate fuel, but watch the price of it, *remembering* that you get liter for liter, an energy loss of 20% (you get roughly 20% less energy (mileage) running a liter of propane rather than gasoline). If gasoline costs $4.00/gallon, you can't be paying more than $3.20/gallon for propane. Currently where I live there is no advantage to running propane (and gasoline is $6.12/gallon here).