ATS Propane setup for a Cummins - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

syko · 10-18-2002, 08:37 AM

Is anyone running the ATS Propane setup? I have their 4" high flow exhaust and have been looking at their propane kit. According to their site it makes the motor run cooler and burn diesel more efficiently. Any drawbacks to running propane?

SpaceGhost · 10-18-2002, 08:48 AM

Propane in moderation is good for diesels. Check this guy out, he's not too far from you and knows how to make serious power with or without the BBQ juice. TS Performance If you go this route let me know what you do for a tank, I'll be needing one soon!

My next mod is a Suncoast Pro Lok torque converter. I'm hoping to run some 9.40's ( 1/8th mile) next Tuesday night in my tow rig.

syko · 10-18-2002, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the link. I'll give them a call.

We need to get together and run the tow rigs

KrustyKruiser · 10-23-2002, 11:18 AM

I would be real interested in any feedback about propane on a diesel; from what I have read on a couple of sites it is not real clear if the mileage gains relate to just diesel usage, or total fuel usage (i.e. diesel and propane). If it is a gain in overall (combined) fuel usage then it is an awesome modification. However, if it is a 25% gain in mileage based upon just diesel usage (assuming a 4:1 diesel to propane mixture) then it is just a wash. OK, so there is a HP gain and some other fringe benefits

Thanks,

Andy

'97 Chevy 6.5 Diesel

SpaceGhost · 10-24-2002, 09:25 PM

Andy, it's my understanding from some of the other sites it's a wash at best. Propane for fuel mileage is not very practical, espcially if you can't keep your foot out of it for fear of loosing the shit eating grin it causes.

At some point if fuel prices continue to rise and natural gases stabilize, then maybe. Until then, add it, buckle up, and hang on!

KrustyKruiser · 10-24-2002, 09:36 PM

Mike - I dont mind adding propane for the extra HP - I just don't want to take it in the shorts on overall/effective economy! Make sense?? In other words - if I can still get 13 to 15 MPG (including the gallons of propane used) then I would be happy.

Andy

SpaceGhost · 10-24-2002, 09:55 PM

Yep! Makes sense, I struggle with those calculations on a regular basis. The worst part is after you figure the initial cost of a setup and tank, maybe a $1000 for new stuff

I am way backwards on the investment/return quotient, but the fun is priceless. Shit you only live once!

10-18-2002, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
syko Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 746 Location: New Salisbury, Indiana Posts: 4,473	ATS Propane setup for a Cummins Is anyone running the ATS Propane setup? I have their 4" high flow exhaust and have been looking at their propane kit. According to their site it makes the motor run cooler and burn diesel more efficiently. Any drawbacks to running propane? __________________ #419 8.8876 @ 76.80mph in an 1/8 drag Look for us on Facebook [U][B][COLOR="Red"]Sponsors[/COLOR][/B][/U] Fourward Motentum Driveline Specialists BFGoodrich Art Carr Performance Products Advanced Adapters PSC Motorsports Allied Wheel East Coast Gear Supply Bulldog Winch Reid Racing Inc

10-18-2002, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
SpaceGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1599 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Home of the Brickyard 400, Indy 500, and USGP! Posts: 1,557	Propane in moderation is good for diesels. Check this guy out, he's not too far from you and knows how to make serious power with or without the BBQ juice. TS Performance If you go this route let me know what you do for a tank, I'll be needing one soon! My next mod is a Suncoast Pro Lok torque converter. I'm hoping to run some 9.40's ( 1/8th mile) next Tuesday night in my tow rig. __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe R U gettin' it? UROC Team #180 running: BFG's 37" Krawlers, Gordon Beadlocks, HP60's, T-Max w/Blue Diamond Rope, Green Filters, Marlin's ToyBox, 3.8 Atlas II, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" but I couldn't have done without Badlands Machine Shop (765-762-2981)!

10-18-2002, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
syko Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 746 Location: New Salisbury, Indiana Posts: 4,473	Thanks for the link. I'll give them a call. We need to get together and run the tow rigs __________________ #419 8.8876 @ 76.80mph in an 1/8 drag Look for us on Facebook [U][B][COLOR="Red"]Sponsors[/COLOR][/B][/U] Fourward Motentum Driveline Specialists BFGoodrich Art Carr Performance Products Advanced Adapters PSC Motorsports Allied Wheel East Coast Gear Supply Bulldog Winch Reid Racing Inc

10-23-2002, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
KrustyKruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 474 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 3,028	I would be real interested in any feedback about propane on a diesel; from what I have read on a couple of sites it is not real clear if the mileage gains relate to just diesel usage, or total fuel usage (i.e. diesel and propane). If it is a gain in overall (combined) fuel usage then it is an awesome modification. However, if it is a 25% gain in mileage based upon just diesel usage (assuming a 4:1 diesel to propane mixture) then it is just a wash. OK, so there is a HP gain and some other fringe benefits Thanks, Andy '97 Chevy 6.5 Diesel __________________ Rock on with the RockDogs!

10-24-2002, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpaceGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1599 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Home of the Brickyard 400, Indy 500, and USGP! Posts: 1,557	Andy, it's my understanding from some of the other sites it's a wash at best. Propane for fuel mileage is not very practical, espcially if you can't keep your foot out of it for fear of loosing the shit eating grin it causes. At some point if fuel prices continue to rise and natural gases stabilize, then maybe. Until then, add it, buckle up, and hang on! __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe R U gettin' it? UROC Team #180 running: BFG's 37" Krawlers, Gordon Beadlocks, HP60's, T-Max w/Blue Diamond Rope, Green Filters, Marlin's ToyBox, 3.8 Atlas II, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" but I couldn't have done without Badlands Machine Shop (765-762-2981)!

10-24-2002, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
KrustyKruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 474 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 3,028	That's OK! Mike - I dont mind adding propane for the extra HP - I just don't want to take it in the shorts on overall/effective economy! Make sense?? In other words - if I can still get 13 to 15 MPG (including the gallons of propane used) then I would be happy. Andy __________________ Rock on with the RockDogs!

10-24-2002, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
SpaceGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1599 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Home of the Brickyard 400, Indy 500, and USGP! Posts: 1,557	Oh yeah..... Yep! Makes sense, I struggle with those calculations on a regular basis. The worst part is after you figure the initial cost of a setup and tank, maybe a $1000 for new stuff I am way backwards on the investment/return quotient, but the fun is priceless. Shit you only live once! __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe R U gettin' it? UROC Team #180 running: BFG's 37" Krawlers, Gordon Beadlocks, HP60's, T-Max w/Blue Diamond Rope, Green Filters, Marlin's ToyBox, 3.8 Atlas II, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" but I couldn't have done without Badlands Machine Shop (765-762-2981)!

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