Explorer LPG Conversion
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Explorer LPG Conversion
Petrol (Gas) is very expensive here in the UK, it's about £3.60 ($5+) per gallon.
This is quite expensive in my 4.0 Auto as you might imagine. Anyway I enquired about converting it to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is half the price, but was told that as the Explorer has a plastic(?) manifold it is not a good idea to convert as they blow up! Does anyone know if this is true?
Of course I had to endure the classic 'Ford Exploder' joke from the guy at the conversion place
This is quite expensive in my 4.0 Auto as you might imagine. Anyway I enquired about converting it to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which is half the price, but was told that as the Explorer has a plastic(?) manifold it is not a good idea to convert as they blow up! Does anyone know if this is true?
Of course I had to endure the classic 'Ford Exploder' joke from the guy at the conversion place
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Fords have tendency to backfire when starting on propane (I should say some Fords) There is a computer fix that eliminates this problem but I know of one owner that had a backfire which destroyed his plastic aircleaner. I'd go to another shop where your business would be valued. I run propane on 4 vehicles and have absolutely no problems and enjoy the benefits of a longer lasting engine and lower fuel costs.
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Explorer LPG
I've got an 1999 Explorer with integrated LPG. Also here in Germany you just can effort to drive such an engine only if you have lpg on board...
1 liter normal Gas is about 1,10 Euro (U$ 1,3)! One liter lpg is about 0,52 Euro!!!
Please have a look to www:exploristen.de - there are a lot of details about
the lpg intergration with pictures...
I do not feel any difference by driving with lpg.
I've heard that you can order an lpg-Explorer direct from FORD in US, is that true? Here in Germany we have to rebuild the cars by a spacial garage/dealer -
Prize 2.500,-- Euros.
Regards Thomas
1 liter normal Gas is about 1,10 Euro (U$ 1,3)! One liter lpg is about 0,52 Euro!!!
Please have a look to www:exploristen.de - there are a lot of details about
the lpg intergration with pictures...
I do not feel any difference by driving with lpg.
I've heard that you can order an lpg-Explorer direct from FORD in US, is that true? Here in Germany we have to rebuild the cars by a spacial garage/dealer -
Prize 2.500,-- Euros.
Regards Thomas
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