Anyone have a Charger with alternate fuel or engine?

[nakita7]

"Oh.....I almost forgot....here's the clincher. Here in Australia the federal government actually reimburses people for getting an L.P.G conversion on their cars. Let's say the average conversion costs $2,700 brand new....the Government gives you back a $2000 refund. How goodm is that....al because it's better for the environment."

Here in Canada, it's over $4000 to convert and we get nothing back from the gov't. It's takes a lot of driving to get the cost of the conversion back, but worth it if you keep the vehicle for a long time.

[Big Sugar]

"Oh.....I almost forgot....here's the clincher. Here in Australia the federal government actually reimburses people for getting an L.P.G conversion on their cars. Let's say the average conversion costs $2,700 brand new....the Government gives you back a $2000 refund. How goodm is that....al because it's better for the environment."

Here in Canada, it's over $4000 to convert and we get nothing back from the gov't. It's takes a lot of driving to get the cost of the conversion back, but worth it if you keep the vehicle for a long time.

Nakita7 ..Where are you in Canada.?


Ron

[nakita7]

BC?...why?....

[kylem4711]

this is a real car!

http://www.theaircar.com/

[plum500]

So is this: http://www.teslamotors.com/design/gallery-body.php
And this: http://www.lightningcarcompany.com/

There's also the far less practical in design, though no less cool by any means, Wrightspeed: http://www.wrightspeed.com/

I thought it would be a cool and simple conversion to go E85 - but there is no supply in my neck of the woods. Besides while E85 burns clean, it is not a solution for any large scale of the population as it is proclaimed to be. From what I have heard, at best, if people were growing corn in every corner of the ground accessible, 5% supply - tops. Not to mention the energy required for developing it in the first place.

All that said, here's an E85 Charger dyno: http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=3180066168762956366&q=e85+charger&total=2&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

[Bandit72]

when i was in the army, i had a GSA vehicle that ran on LPG and for what it was, I didnt notice a difference between gas or LPG when switching between the two.  back then though, gas was only 1.47 a gallon so the need was not as big as it is now.

luckily, there is a conversion shop within 25 miles from my house.  I will make a trip up there this friday to talk with them.

Peter, thanks for the info.

RD, when you find something out let me know..i would seriously consider this also....

[Big Sugar]

BC?...why?....

Just wondering, Thought you might be in Ontario...


Ron

[Mefirst]

Im gonna do the E85 conversion. Starting point is a 1050cmf Holly Dominator, the parts needed are on the way.. Ill let you know how this project works out...

/Tom

[Steve P.]

Hey Tom, I think you should start an E85 thread with your build.  I for one don't know enough about it and would like good trusting info... 

[Mefirst]

Hey Tom, I think you should start an E85 thread with your build.  I for one don't know enough about it and would like good trusting info... 

Steve

I'm gonna try it and see how it works out... ... Im in no way an expert, this will be mostly done by trial and error... Ill let you know if it is a or if it turns out to be a total

/Tom