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Originally Posted by 534BC
Nearly ANY vehicle or engine can be converted to LP, it makes no difference internally especially ith engines newer than 1973. Normally the power will drop 5-10% and the mpg will drop 10-20 %. The conversion will rarely pay for itself unless one has on-site refuelling. Internal engine mods can minimise or even turn these losses into gains, but that's a lot of work.
Carb/convertor/regulator/waterlines/gas line and electronics are the easy parts, the tank is the hardest part a lot of times if you want it to look pro.
Large trucks, tractors, busses seem to be the most benefitial, small cars sometimes are tricky. Off-road and race type cars are also great candidates because you can design the whole system .
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Just wondering where you got the info or experiance on 5-10% power drop and 10-20% MPG drop?
Have you tested the same engine side by side with gas and propane power or what make and model or set ups? Full propane or full gas or a propane and gas combo?
All of the change overs I have been around or drove I have never saw any difference in power or very little MPG or gallons per hr.
MT