Converting The D-Max Diesel To Lpg

[haveaniceday]

I see in Thailand, many trucks that would be running on Diesel back home are running on LPG (CNG). Initially looking on Google, this is not that easy to do, do they basically make the diesel into a sparkplug engine first? Or just replace the engine with a petrol engine with a LGP conversion?

I was thinking of changing a Pick up over.

http://www.go-lpg.co.uk/diesel.html

[MoonRiverOasis]

Not an easy conversion, if you really want this I'd suggest buying a vehicle that is dual-fuel OEM.

Chev have dual-fuel Diesel/LPG pickups, and Mitsubishi have dual-fuel Benzene (petrol) / CNG.

Both come with the full new-car warranty and in the case of Mitsubishi, a really good job of integrating with the vehicle electronics and hiding the tank under a custom made bed liner. Chev's looks very aftermarket with naff switches cut into the dash and nothing tied into the vehicle computer/displays, and a very basic aftermarket looking LPG tank/frame in to tray however.

[elkangorito]

You may like to investigate further, if you haven't already done so.

http://autospeed.com.au/cms/title_Diesel-LPG-an-Amazing-Breakthrough/A_110053/article.html

LPG Diesels.

The first thing to understand is that the LPG is used as an ancillary fuel. An additive, if you like. The original diesel fuelling system – whether that’s a mechanical distributor pump, common rail direct injection or electronic unit injection – stays completely intact and unmodified. The car runs on diesel as it did before.

[katabeachbum]

You may like to investigate further, if you haven't already done so.

http://autospeed.com...53/article.html

LPG Diesels.

The first thing to understand is that the LPG is used as an ancillary fuel. An additive, if you like. The original diesel fuelling system – whether that's a mechanical distributor pump, common rail direct injection or electronic unit injection – stays completely intact and unmodified. The car runs on diesel as it did before.

Doesnt the Tatas diesel engine run on pure CNG in LOS?

Anyway, most LPG or CNG pickups here in LOS are petrolengines modified to run LPG/CNG chosen with a switch on dash

[ignis]

You may like to investigate further, if you haven't already done so.

http://autospeed.com...53/article.html

LPG Diesels.

The first thing to understand is that the LPG is used as an ancillary fuel. An additive, if you like. The original diesel fuelling system – whether that's a mechanical distributor pump, common rail direct injection or electronic unit injection – stays completely intact and unmodified. The car runs on diesel as it did before.

Doesnt the Tatas diesel engine run on pure CNG in LOS?

Anyway, most LPG or CNG pickups here in LOS are petrolengines modified to run LPG/CNG chosen with a switch on dash

www.carsanook.com recommends a TATA Xenon Super CNG X-Tend Cab test drive.

Price: THB 539,000

www.tatamotors.co.th/en

In Thailand, Tata Motors teamed up with Thonburi Automotive Assembly, investing over USD 1.3 billion to manufacture & distribute Tata products. In 2008 Tata Motors entered the competitive Thai pick-up market and introduced the Tata Xenon pickup with two fuel options; the Xenon 2.2L DICOR Diesel and the Xenon Super CNG. The Xenon Diesel version is fitted with the 2.2L common-rail engine which boasts excellent power and fuel efficiency. It currently comes in two body styles: X-tend Cab and Double Cab.

The Xenon Super CNG is the first pick-up truck in Thailand that comes with a factory-installed 100-per cent CNG system. It offers one of the better energy-saving options available in Thailand and therefore one of the more cost-effective alternatives for the Thai customer. Currently it is available as an X-tend Cab.

The CarSanook! TATA test drive unit was the XENON Super CNG/GNG. The first factory installed Compressed Natural Gas pick up truck in the Kingdom.

“Hey, this is a good looking truck” I told my co-driver. TATA Xenon boasts a muscular, sturdy design with bulging wheel arches. A cool, utilitarian looking pick-up truck with high ground clearance since or since this is the Hi-Terrain model.

Two paint jobs are available; Arctic Silver and the popular Arctic white. Have you ever see a obsidian black pick-up truck lately?

Inside the TATA Xenon X-Tend cab it's all beige with dark brown dashboard.

Functional and with well designed and placed switches and knobs. Behind the front seats there is additional space for two smaller passenger or cargo.

On the road, at the steering wheel TATA Xenon immediately gives you the “I am in command here” feeling. With the high driving position and the big rear mirrors comes a encompassing view.

Time to hit the road. Shifting up: 1st, 2nd up to 5th gear and suddenly we're cruising steadily 135 kph on the northern bound highway. The 2.1 liter 115 horsepower TATA engine has throaty engine note. It feels good to step on it. Feeling like a trucker. I even decided to wear a baseball cap.