Yeah, I'm aware that my kit is not EPA approved. I do know about the Gephart crap and the rukus he's raised in the name of TV ratings. Yes, there are unsafe conversion out there. No, the EPA does not regulate the safety of kits, only the emissions. There are idiots out there who cobble things together in the name of cheapness and end up being dangerous.
I've read everything the state has to say about conversions. I've read Prins website, Natruell's website, etc. I've also read most everything the EPA has about testing (read CFR 40,
part 86 if you have insomnia). The UHP tried to change the safety inspection regulations to say that the kit had to be EPA approved to pass safety. Big no no and that was shot down by some judge. The same person who fought that is fighting to get the state to back off the EPA crap as well. Having said all this, my kit does meet the requirements of NFPA-52, this is the safety rules reagarding cng installations. My tank is DOT approved, all of the fittings, routings, wiring, etc. is safe. Although I've not had the truck emissions tested, my guess is that if it's running properly (just like a gas engine) it would pass
smog easily, and probably much better than gas. The county I live in had a note on their website about having your kit EPA approved to be able to register the vehicle. They've since backed off that statement. So everything is in flux. Rest assurred, if gas goes back up to $4/gallon, and it will, cng will be making more inroads, and that's a good thing. I still pay less than $1/gallon to fill the truck. Cheaper, cleaner.
Here's food for thought. Think of all the
diesel trucks that have
aftermarket chips in them. Have those chips mods been tested in accordance with EPA rules? I doubt it. Ok, off my soapbox.
