[DeTomaso] NPC- No Tiger content -- Natural gas conversions

[Lynn Wall]

I guess I should have been more descriptive. 

 

 The system I am looking at has the option to run both Diesel and propane.
It is just a flip of a switch.  I saw one and sniffed around it earlier
today.  I have a Duramax diesel that is turbo charged and very fast/powerful
with relatively decent mileage (17-21).

 

I have a friend of mine that installs these systems and is reluctant to
share information.  He is what I would consider a weak (at best) mechanic.
I was figuring that if he could do it, so could I.  I know, I know, famous
last words but based on the other work I have done it doesn't scare me.

 

Lynn

 

From: JDeRyke at aol.com [mailto:JDeRyke at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:45 PM
To: cars at wt-inc.com; detomaso at realbig.com; tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC- No Tiger content -- Natural gas conversions

 

In a message dated 9/30/08 12:00:15 PM, cars at wt-inc.com writes:




Has anyone on the list explored the purchase and self-installation of a
natural gas conversion kit on a Diesel truck?


Why bother when a conventional diesel will run fine on drain oil, ATF or
waste cooking oil, all of which places CHARGE you to dispose of? You may
find problems in refueling LG in some areas of the country, and that can
restrict your travel. Its no fun at all to sit in a closed LG refueling
station, waiting for morning so an attendant can unlock the pump.....
Normally a turbo is added to LG conversions to regain power lost with
low-output LG, but adding a turbo to a conventional diesel will blow your
mind with the way it performs. The biggest problem with 15 psi boost (2X
power boost) is with stock head bolts; they stretch and pop head gaskets but
ARP makes better bolts.  Our turbo-diesel towtruck patches all 4 rear tires
under boost and get 15 mpg with a trailer behind. Talk to Gale Banks for the
real scoop on the choices you have with diesel. Good luck- J Deryke


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