JMU AFV Lab Blog

I came across this website and thought I would throw it out for discussion.  I have excerpted a few items, but go to http://www.poweredbypropane.net/, to read the full information.

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What I found interesting about this setup is that it is dual fuel, as the gasoline system is left intact, and the system can be manually converted back to gasoline.  One could use the propane from a home tank for the majority of travel, then convert to gasoline when going on a trip.  Here is an excerpt

A miniature console is the only element of the system installed inside the drivers cabin. This small unit allows the driver to observe the level of propane in the tank(depends on what kind of tank setup you have), indicates the stages of employment of the ECU, and allows for a manual change from propane to gasoline.

The prices seem reasonable to me, too

Kit Contents: A Poweredbypropane conversion kit may not include all necessary mounting brackets for your particular vehicle as these kits are universal. The installer may need to fabricate brackets to mount LPG rails, Reducers or other components. All parts must be secured properly to ensure there are no leaks

3-4 Cylinder Conversion Kit

$1 195.00

5-6 Cylinder Conversion Kit

$1 375.00

8 Cylinder Conversion Kit

$1 650.00

I’m not familiar with the price of propane vs. the price of gasoline and therefore what the payout time would be for such a conversion.  I don’t know what the gas tax implications would be for this for using fuel that doesn’t have the gas tax included at purchase, either.