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Old 01-05-2007, 04:26 PM
larz18 larz18 is offline
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Its Propane Time Baby

Im thinking about installing propane on my truck, if i ever get it started
I will probably go with the MSD system because that looks the best.
Anyone had any experince with all of the different brands?
Also i was wondering, is it possible to use a standard propane tank or are there cheaper ones i can purchase besides the bully dog tank?
$700 for a stupid tank seems like alot of money
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Old 01-05-2007, 05:04 PM
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Have you thought about water-methanol instead? It's supposed to give you similar results, and is alot cheaper.
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Old 01-05-2007, 05:56 PM
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i all ready have the water meth installed on my truck.
i want to add the propane for a good kick butt combo to achieve the most power and fuel milage possible.
Plus propane is alot cheaper than water meth and im sick of buying gallon after gallon of washer fluid.
On the tanks, so far i have found where i can buy the exact same tanks, straight from the manufacture, that bully uses on there systems and just puts there name on it. But i dont see why i couldnt use a standard propane tank as long as its dot approved.
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Old 01-05-2007, 07:51 PM
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i all ready have the water meth installed on my truck.
i want to add the propane for a good kick butt combo to achieve the most power and fuel milage possible.
Plus propane is alot cheaper than water meth and im sick of buying gallon after gallon of washer fluid.
On the tanks, so far i have found where i can buy the exact same tanks, straight from the manufacture, that bully uses on there systems and just puts there name on it. But i dont see why i couldnt use a standard propane tank as long as its dot approved.
not sure for us laws but u can get a fork lift tank with the strap holder and u'll be safe and it's way cheaper
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Old 01-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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I run the powershot 2000 propane with a horizontal vapor tank off of a old school bus
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Old 01-07-2007, 06:32 PM
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hey mako314 aboard!!!
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Old 01-07-2007, 07:10 PM
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larz18,

We have the MSD/Superchips propane systems and we have DOT approved tanks for a lot less too!!

Mark @ DPPI
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Old 01-07-2007, 08:21 PM
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Methanol and propane are not suppopsed to be used together they have the same combustion characteristics and could cause diesel knock Not sure exactly of the how and why I just know it s not a heathly combo

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Old 01-08-2007, 10:16 AM
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yeah pane and water/meth together arent a good combo.
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Old 01-08-2007, 06:24 PM
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for how much, they are not on your site.
thanks

I guess i just want the propane to try out and for mainly the fuel economy.
If i put them together now i know not to inject them both at the same time.
With diesel at almost 2.80 per gallon out here i was going for the best fuel economy.
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