8literbeater
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Aha! A Chevy 250 that runs on propane. [cl
Ya know, you could run about 8 pounds of boost on that...
Ya know, you could run about 8 pounds of boost on that...
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31chevrod
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yes the engine need almost every gasket changed. How do you think it would run on gasoline? it turns over once and starts right now no problem.
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8literbeater
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It would probably run just fine, but gasoline takes more maintenance. You'd probably notice better power with gas over LP, unless the engine was built for LP.
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31chevrod
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if it has low compression from being built for LPG then I guess its time for a turbo lol
8literbeater
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Original compression ratio would have been around 7 to 1. Propane likes high compression and forced induction. It runs about 110 octane. A typical gas engine loses about 20% of its power (and mileage) going to LP unless it has higher compression.
I just saw an old comet last weekend with a turbo on a six cylinder. I think they look really neat.
I just saw an old comet last weekend with a turbo on a six cylinder. I think they look really neat.
Old Iron
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The extra top may come in handy for the chop
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soltz
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Can't have to much bracing. Seem the bigger the body the more it wants to move around [S
