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CNG Fuel System Installed [pics]

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kdawwwg, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. Apr 30, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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    Kdawwwg

    Kdawwwg [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My latest mod,CNG Fuel system,with gas going crazy i bite the bullet an had a CNG [compressed natural gas] system installed.
    In utah cng is widely available,an at 1.04 a gallon locked in for the next 4 years, through Questar [our gas co.] i will save about $2500 year based on 15000 miles a year, at $3.50 a gallon.
    every dollar over 3.50 is another $1000 a year saved
    yes, it is very expensive to install ,about 2 years to recover cost at $3.50 a gallon,if it hits $5.00 [an it will]little over a year to recover cost.
    as i only have 18000 miles on my truck, i see a huge saveing in the future
    runs, great
    i have a 11.4 gallon tank in back ,so depending on driving conditions i have around a 180 mile range on cng ,plus the regular tank [if i want to run it]

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  2. Apr 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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  3. Apr 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM
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    Dude, that's pretty slick. What the hp difference? Is it a little slower?
     
  4. Apr 30, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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    cng, is 130 octane,so clean burn,15000mile oil changes,i can feel a slight decreace in horsepower,but as i can swith between cng,an regular gas ,with a push of a button,if i need more power ,its there :D
     
  5. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    joes06tacoma

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    Any websites you can recommend for some reading on these conversions? Regular gas in California is up to 4.30 here and we have to do something about our 12MPG Econoline vans at work.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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    cngsolutions.net is who installed mine,but in california,you will need a C A R B,AN A EPA CERTIFIED kit,not needed in utah,an those kits are very very pricy
    just google cng california ,cng i calli is about 2.20 a gallon,read up, do the math,an see if it pays out in the long run,:)
    p.s. you can go to cngprices.com to see if its available in your area
     
  7. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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    how very interesting
     
  8. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    None near me or I would do it.....
     
  9. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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    That is sick how much is a system like that run?
     
  10. Apr 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    I've thought about doing this on one of my turbo 4-banger cars for performance (high octane) and for hopefully good emissions at the smog test and just to try something different. One real nice benefit is the clean oil, a guy I know running an old Chevy 350 on propane says his oil is still clear and golden after thousands of miles.

    I heard there's a company near me that makes small scale CNG compressors for say a small fleet to 'make' (compress) their own fuel from the regular low pressure natural gas building feed. It'd be sweet to set up something like that and be able to fuel up right at home.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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    So around 15 MPG on CNG?
     
  12. Apr 30, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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    That is real nice !! CNG is a great alternative, for the short term anyways until we have more options!
     
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    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing the pics and the idea. If I didn't live in the Communist state of Kalifornia, I think I would give this a go.
     
  14. Apr 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM
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    I live in utah also and was really wanting to do this. How much did it cost you with labor and all? Around 5k? Did they give you some kind of warranty?
     
  15. Apr 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM
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    Was just looking it up; great idea! If I had the cash to do it I would with a 70-75mi roundtrip work commute. I just can't put down 8-16k
     
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    Badass! going to look into this a little. I like the idea of it and the cheaper fuel
     
  17. May 1, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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    Thanks
     
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    op, did they tell you to run the car on regular gas a least 3 times a week?
    Change spark plugs more often and keep your air filter clean.
    Natural gas is very popular were I grew up, I had a couple of car on CNG, until I could afford a diesel and I can tell you that CNG dries everything in your manifold, o rings, houses, etc, that's why it's important to run it on regular gas to lubricate.
    I don't think Toyota prepares the engines for CNG.
     
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    Is this doable in canada???
     
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    That is badass!
     

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