Auto-LPG Conversion Thread

[webmiester]

Only SGI-LPG kits need to start with gasoline but even then, I also have managed to start our car on LPG back when the gasoline fuel pump wasn't functioning. You just have to crank once and then wait for the LED light to tell you the LPG system was on "lpg".

Nah, SGI systems can always start on LPG too, and they can run on LPG even when the engine is cold. It's just that starting on gasoline and running on gasoline is "more efficient" and gives more power than LPG while the engine is cold, and gas may give some added engine protection during start-up (due to the additives of gasoline). The only drawback is that the SGI system will AUTOmatically switch to gasoline mode every few minutes, kaya if you dont have gas, mamamatay ka when the system does that.

[ghosthunter]

Nah, SGI systems can always start on LPG too, and they can run on LPG even when the engine is cold. It's just that starting on gasoline and running on gasoline is "more efficient" and gives more power than LPG while the engine is cold, and gas may give some added engine protection during start-up (due to the additives of gasoline). The only drawback is that the SGI system will AUTOmatically switch to gasoline mode every few minutes, kaya if you dont have gas, mamamatay ka when the system does that.

The switching to gasoline every few minutes can be programed out.

[paolorenzo]

Thanks sa input guys. GH, I was thinking of the torpedo tank (biggest variant), kasi nga LPG only, so I'd need the biggest one possible. I've seen many taxis with the gas line disabled, so I know puwede cold start on LPG. Kung pure LPG, wala pang compromise sa air-fuel mixture. Tuned to optimal LPG settings pa.

About running out of LPG during traffic, those who are still using gas only (unconverted) also face the same problem naman eh. Ingat na lang. Kung matindi ang traffic, patay makina na lang. I remember my officemate travelled from Makati to Laguna for 12 hours. Mga 8 hours sila sa Sta Rosa highway to Tagaytay. This was last INC day.

I'm hoping to hear from our installers, if they can do the custom job of mounting the LPG tank where the gas tank is supposed to be located. I'll PM bigMIKE na lang rin.

[ghosthunter]

Thanks sa input guys. GH, I was thinking of the torpedo tank (biggest variant), kasi nga LPG only, so I'd need the biggest one possible. I've seen many taxis with the gas line disabled, so I know puwede cold start on LPG. Kung pure LPG, wala pang compromise sa air-fuel mixture. Tuned to optimal LPG settings pa.

You can optimize the engine to run on LPG. You'll get better power and acceleration since you aren't compromised having to run on two different fuels.

As for positioning the tank under the car, I don't think you have enough clearance under a standard sedan for cylinder tanks. Best is the donut type tank but even then, the bigger donut tanks might be too tall to fit under the car.

I'm hoping to hear from our installers, if they can do the custom job of mounting the LPG tank where the gas tank is supposed to be located. I'll PM bigMIKE na lang rin.

bigMIKE is busy with other stuff so he might not be checking this thread as often as before. Best to give him a call. (check the contact info list if you dont have their landline number.)

[Mile2]

Any local installers who have torpedo tanks?

Medyo mahirap yata sa torpedo ay yung fuel level sending unit or the torpedo tank would have ribs or chambers isolating the floater so that when the fuel is sloshed it will still be consistent, sa toroidal medyo may sabit, mabilis magchange sa 3/4 down to 1/4, wala kasing isolated chamber para floater.

Yung gasoline tank ng Innova nung nagpalit ako napansin ko may sariling chamber yung floater kaya very consistent yung fuel level kahit tumatakbo, sana ganun din sa LPG tanks.

[bigMIKE]

Paolo Renzo
I read your inquiry I think your suggestion is possible the only problem might me the placement of the torpedo tank where the gasoline tank is originally located.
There might be constraints on the tank shape.
We have done big body corollas that are purely run on lpg as most owners would like their gasoline line condemned.
If you have any questions kindly call me 5359080

[paolorenzo]

Paolo Renzo
I read your inquiry I think your suggestion is possible the only problem might me the placement of the torpedo tank where the gasoline tank is originally located.
There might be constraints on the tank shape.
We have done big body corollas that are purely run on lpg as most owners would like their gasoline line condemned.
If you have any questions kindly call me 5359080

Thanks bigMIKE. Maybe GH is right. Will the largest donut type tank fit? I'll give you a call soon.