I've seen an advert for a Diesel LPG conversion which claims huge benefits in performance AND economy. Has anyone had any experience of this type of conversion, and can it really do what it says on the tin?
If the claims of 60% improvement in horsepower are believed, how long would an engine last before self destructing?
Jon
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Life Rule No. 1: If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is
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Yes, this looks odd. The 60% power boost must be untrue, but what is more puzzling is the idea of converting a diesel in the first place. I would have thought that at the very least it would involve lowering the compression ratio AND fitting an electrical system, including a distributor, to deliver a spark like a petrol engine. Theoretically possible but daft is my opinion.
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Absolutely correct - I believe there are one or two engine actually designed (I think a Perkins is one) to run on LPG and diesel but these were specifically designed from the outset. To convert a diesel you are absolutely correct, a full ignition system+spark plugs etc has to be fitted to the engine. Not only is this costly but it has to be very risky to modify an engine that was meant to combust in a different way by fitting spark plugs etc!
Daft in my opinion as well! I'd steer well clear...
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