Don Stauffer wrote:
RAM³ wrote:.

The goal of these systems is similar to Nitrous Oxide augmentation of
Gasoline engines: boosting power beyond normal output levels.

As with other augmentation approaches - "chipping", reprogramming,
etc. - one must be cautious lest one "blow" the engine.

Except that Nitrous Oxide adds oxidizer (free oxygen) to the engine. The
propane thing adds a different fuel (hydrocarbon). It is cleaner because
the ratio of hydrogen to carbon is higher. Not sure why it would be more
powerful.

Mainly because the propane hits the combustion chamber and acts as a
catalyst for the diesel fuel. It breaks down chemically and frees oxygen
to help all the fuel burn.
It's not uncommon to see 75-100 HP boost on a street diesel when using
propane injection for performance.

The drawbacks are that you have a second tank to fill and YOU have to
pay the highway use taxes on that fuel, If you go overboard with it you
can achieve the same results as a nitrous kit (BANG).


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Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York