Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) do it yourself propane??

[Bartman#1]

I've seen a book on e-bay about "do it yourself propane for less than 100$" has anyone built one for a decent price??



is propane really "ok" for our motors for everyday use with other upgrades??



Thax for the help!

 

[Forrest Nearing]

there can't really be much to it... a solenoid and the right size orifice, and you're in business.

 

[NIsaacs]

Bartman#1,



Don't quote me on this, but I think the main ingredent is the type of fuel tank you use Some are vapor flow, and some are liquid flow. With the liquid flow, you will need a vaporizer interchanger. It hooks up to your heater hose for water heat to vaporize the fuel. I don't think liquid is good for the motor. The orfice size is about 3/16" I think?? I think you should also use boost and vacume switches or be very careful when you turn the system on. I know some guys that have propane, but they are not home made. They all like them, the benefits are mostly good. I have thought about propane a lot, but I think I will stick to good ole #2 diesel. Sorry for the vague ifo, not much help I "reckon"



"IF IT AIN'T CUMMINS POWERED, IT AIN'T A TRUCK"



"NICK"

 

[BPonci]

Don't do propane. The byproduct of it is heat and the hp gain isnt very good. If your going to do any upgrade with a alternative fuel do a water/meth system. Its better on your motor and the results will make you smile.

 

[MDale]

In school I took some Alt fuels classes, and we tore the ATS kit a part and found out what model regulator they used ( they use a mass produced regulator then machine there own cover and housing so people don't know it's $125 regulator) and built the same kit ATS sells(minus the fanny CNC machine cover) for $300. I think ATS

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I still have the kit but found here at TDR that I can't put it on my HO, so PM me if anyone is interested in it.

 

[Partyat33]

I started to make one but the HO version of our trucks is not a good candidate. If you are intersted I have a regulators, two solenoid valves, and an adjustable sensor to turn it on. All you need is a relay or two, a switch and some plumbing. If you are interested I will sell what I have at a pretty good price.



Dennis