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  1. 1asa

    NOS injection on a propane engine

    Thanks for the inputs. So to cool down the combustion chamber and prevent detonation may be possible to inject water+alcohol in conjunction with NOS? Also I have not forged but cast pistons in my rebuilt engine, do you think they will take the extra punishment of a moderate amount of NOS without...
  2. 1asa

    NOS injection on a propane engine

    What's involved injecting Nitrous Oxide in a straight propane (LPG) powered V8 engine? There are the same rules as in a gas engine? Has been tryied? TIA, Rick
  3. 1asa

    Liquid propane injection

    Thank you for all the informations. Mine concept was based on a system like the one sold from this company, a quite simple system used for turbocharged cars: take a look here http://www.importpoweronline.com/propanecontent.html and tell me what do you think about it.. my only doubt is about the...
  4. 1asa

    Liquid propane injection

    Hello, from a while I'm thinking to run a line with liquid propane to the intake manifold of my truck, currently running on a OHG straight LPG carburated system. The project would be this: during hard acceleration an electric switch (like the ones used on nitrous systems) activates an LPG...
  5. 1asa

    LPG expert needed

    Hello, my question may be stupid, BUT after a research on the net, there are some different opinions around.. - LPG may cause pinging when RICH or LEAN? Someone says your engine may be more prone to pinging when you are lean (as gasoline), some other when you are too rich.. Thanks in advance...
  6. 1asa

    Propane converter temperature

    Interesting. A question: you mean the control valve should be installed in the outlet water line of the vaporizer? Why not in the inlet? Blocking the outlet will keep the hot water in the vaporizer..? Or am I missing something? Thanks, Rick
  7. 1asa

    Propane converter temperature

    Hello, have been told the LPG exiting the propane converter should be around 70 deg F: I think mine is way a lot hotter, the converter is very hot to the touch! Where and which type of thermostat will have to install in the water pipes of converter? Thanks in advance
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