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Possible Natural Gas (CNG) conversion?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by YotaKid62, Feb 25, 2013.

  1. Mar 26, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    I think it would be cool to run it.

    Their is a guy on here with a 2nd gen that is running it. i do remember that.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM
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    LP converted vehicles been around a long time & I dont know the total ramifications/expense of converting but here in SoCal (San Diego especially) we've been paying $4.00 & up for regular unleaded for a long time & with LP or NG, pretty sure the cost is about half, even if not it wouldn't take long to turn the cost factor of operation/transportation I'd think, its def. worth exploring
     
  3. Mar 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    only 18 miles away where i live they flipped on a Ng station on at the first of the year.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    The other cool part is that if you run it regularly for a reasonable commute you only need to fill up like once a month! And im pretty sure our local power company deals ng. Just not sure if they'll sell it to just anyone.
     
  5. Mar 26, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    you can put two smaller tanks above the wheel wells but i don't think you would have the capacity to make it worth the install. Doesn't meant you cant make it work though.

    MOD-Not trying to spam just give the guys information on the kits. If i can help people save money on fuel and be greener at the same time then what does it hurt? Sorry if it appears as spam. I'm not trying to cause a problem. Not selling anything, check out the site. Information only!
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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    The costs are coming down considerably. If you do it yourself you could be into it for less than 1500. The power difference isn't enough on the injection kits to be really noticeable unless you are towing a load. If you do a venturi kit then it is noticeable but only minor. The cold doesn't affect the performance like LPG...and its still less than half the price of gas in most states.
     
  8. Mar 27, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    B-b-b-ut, i could sas for that much! :rolleyes:
     
  9. Mar 27, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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    CNG then SAS and you'd have a one of a kind truck
     
  10. Mar 28, 2013 at 11:41 PM
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    That car is beatiful. I can't even imagine the time it took to put all that custom work into it.
     

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