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Propane
Ok i was lookin on the Bullydog website, and i came across one of their propane injecton kits. It says it is grat for the engine and works great on any turbocharged engine, but would it work on a non turbo diesel?? Also what are some of the precautions needed when using it, can it damage the engine?
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From what I've read, adding a little propane will improve the power output and fuel economy of any diesel engine. I think most of the systems available now are recommended for turbo diesels because they use hobbs switches (boost activated) to turn them on.
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Adding propane on a natural aspirated motor will give you a small power gain.
But this is adding more fuel when you really need more air to burn the fuel.
Makes a big difference with a turbo motor.
I think the power shot is to expensive for the amount of gain you would get on a non turbo motor.
But this is adding more fuel when you really need more air to burn the fuel.
Makes a big difference with a turbo motor.
I think the power shot is to expensive for the amount of gain you would get on a non turbo motor.
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Originally Posted by Dave Sponaugle
I think the power shot is to expensive for the amount of gain you would get on a non turbo motor.
Originally Posted by bassproguy07
Ok i was lookin on the Bullydog website, and i came across one of their propane injecton kits. It says it is grat for the engine and works great on any turbocharged engine, but would it work on a non turbo diesel?? Also what are some of the precautions needed when using it, can it damage the engine?
Originally Posted by cookie88
From what I've read, adding a little propane will improve the power output and fuel economy of any diesel engine. I think most of the systems available now are recommended for turbo diesels because they use hobbs switches (boost activated) to turn them on.
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Propane
I have a 1977 F350 and it runs on propane. It runs great, and clean I pull a 35ft 5th wheel with it for the last 15 years. I have a 460 engine and it will last me rest of my life. Jim
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