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NITRO 4.0R/T on alternative fuel with LPG convertion

Upgrades & DIY / Other DIY written by @Dutchty Dodge Nitro 2008
05.11.2013
Miles: 10000

I've converted my engine bay a bit to run on a alternative fuel LPG.

Since its more than US$9.00 a gallon of gas over here in the Netherlands, I have to:thk:

I looked into the different systems who are available on the market and have chosen the BRC lpg system with additional valve lubrication system.

LPG is directly injected into the engine as the fuel injectors do also there is a system called DIRECT LIQIU MAX who uses all stock fuel rails and injectors etc.

They also have similar systems for diesel engines where they add a certian percentage of LPG or CNG gas into the diesel engine.

I have to let go of the spare tire for sure cause an extra ringtank with 25 gallon is fitted in there.

Costst were about US$2860

cost effective on its turning point is after 14500km/ 9000mile

LPG pics

Some pics of my build in LPG system.
This system has a little bit power loss of about 5% compared to rugular gas.
Since LPG runs a bit lean the LPG system has also valve lubrication system and has a small storage bottle (pic with the blue bottle)
The black box on the firewall with the hoses attached is de presssure reducer from liquid to lpg/air mixture.
On the feeding line of the pressure reducer you see a silver propane fuel filter.
On the right you see the propane fuelrail with a feeding line and 3 injectors for each cilinder bank.
overall engine bay is a bit crowded now.

In the rear where the spare tire was placed is the new propane tank mounted.
So no spare tire for me but just a can of foamtire fixer.
propane filling nozlle behind the filling cap.

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