ford raptor gpl

[panzerfa]

Hallo to all
here in italy the fuel is very expensive so a lot of people decide to put a GPL system that is very cheap gas :
I know that in USA don't have this problem ...but someone machanichal of you know this possibility and if the motor go good ?
thank you to all ..and sorry for the stupid question ..... italy shit taxxxxxx

 

[MrGreen33]

Had to google/search what a GPL system was...
taken from the reliable source of wikipedia...haha

In countries where petrol is called petrol rather than gasoline, it is common for autogas to be simply referred to as gas.[citation needed] This can be confusing for people from countries where petrol is called gasoline, as they often use gas as an abbreviation of gasoline.

In the United States, autogas is more commonly known under the name of its primary constituent, propane.

In the UK LPG and autogas are used interchangeably; in Australia the common terms are LPG and gas. In Italy and France, GPL (an acronym for gas di petrolio liquefatto and gaz de pétrole liquéfié) is used, and in Spain GLP (gas licuado del petróleo) is used.

In Asian countries, particularly those with historical American influences, such as the Philippines, the term autogas is not commonly recognised as a generic term, and the use of the terms LPG or autoLPG is more widely used by consumers, especially by taxi drivers, many of whom use converted vehicles.[3] The converted vehicles are commonly called LPG vehicles or LPG cars.


Is this the GPL you mention??

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Ciao!

I'm sure he's talking about converting the vehicle to LPG or CNG.

LPG or CNG fuel today has economic advantages compared to gasoline and diesel, with an amortization cost for the gas device that rarely exceeds 24 months.

FYI:

CNG is Compressed Natural Gas, which is mainly methane compressed at a pressure of 200 to 248 bars. LPG is Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a mixture of propane and butane liquefied at 15 °C and a pressure of 1.7 - 7.5 bar. Some variants of LPG are primarily propane so LPG is often colloquially called propane. CNG is cheaper and cleaner, but LPG has a higher calorific value. Distribution is easier for natural gas over long distances via pipelines.


Where in Italy are you located?

 

[Fred]

Afternoon...acronyms suck

 

[panzerfa]

yes is this one In Italy and France, GPL (an acronym for gas di petrolio liquefatto and gaz de pétrole liquéfié) is used
Impianti GPL | Fioravanti Motors
this is the constructor exactly
http://www.brc.it/default.aspx

 

[panzerfa]

anyone know nothing about ??

 

[bstoner59]

I believe there was a guy in here from Germany that did a conversion.

 

[MTF]

I believe it is the Netherlands, and it was for LP gas but with the Whipple Supercharger.

OP is looking for CN gas conversion, which is big in Germany with American trucks.


Found something for the 6.2L
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/idUSnGNX6nQYfv+1cc+GNW20130430


There is talk about Ford going this route.

Each Ford engine that is factory-prepped for gaseous conversion comes equipped with hardened valves and valve seats. Super Duty trucks equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 feature a unique bi-fuel intake manifold to accommodate these cleaner-burning fuels. The prep kits allow conversion to CNG/LPG operation without requiring internal engine work.

 

[Icecobra]

CNG sucks, the fuel is cheaper but in return you get 30% less fuel economy... After you amortize the cost of the installation conversion, the price of the fuel after taxes are added you loose money.... LPG only gains in the fact of it burns cleaner, no carbon build up and no fuel system clogging it runs cleaner and overall will net you more longevity from a internal combustion engine.. But the conversion costs and the lower fuel mileage takes a long time to recover the initial investment. You will get about 15% lower fuel economy with LPG then current fuel...

 

[panzerfa]

thank you ... i know that is possible and how much i 'll save money .... but i'd like to know if the longevity of the motor 'll be compromise because here in italy a lot of people change on gpl , but the valve is possible that with the time 'll broke ... in some motor it could happen ... but with on raptor i don't know because is difficult to see a raptor in italy , we have some one but all i've asked was by fuel ....and in italy with 50 euro you make 28 litre fuel ...**** ...
...you imagine that here in italy if you have a beautiful car , thepolice stop you and ask you : why you have this car ? how much you pay it ? wich work you do ? haw you can buy it ?? ......and if they find that you couldn't buy that car ....they can make you a fiscal investigation ......and **** all your life ...... so you 'll buy a m16 make a war !!!!!!!!!!!
But don't worry i'll buy one .....