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#1 of 59 CNG Conversion Kits For Other Vehicles? by pf_flyer HOST Nov 01, 2006 (5:33 am)
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#2 of 59 CNG- kit for "other" vehicles-asking you veterans who have made it here by 1lexigas Jun 24, 2006 (8:20 am)
Greetings, I am starting my quest by searching the internet and this appears to be the ONLY active CNG forum. If you know of others , please let us know. I have corresponded with a fellow in Lithuania that says he is going to get his vehicle converted totally for $1000USD. This is for a Dual Fuel vehicle (gasoline and CNG).   Does anyone know of,any USA source for a conversion kit for a Toyota Corolla-have a 2005 drive by wire engine 1.8L.   I have found a couple of companies in Argentina and Brazil that make kits, but whether they would work on the common Toyota Corrolla has yet to be determined. AM I barking up the wrong tree here?????? Has anyone explored the possibility of obtaining the kit and doing the conversion themselves? I assume the Honda conversion kit is made overseas (since they are the pioneers of CNG on common vehicles). Is this feasible that I can install a kit myself, buy a Phil for home fueling and live happily ever after. ANY links, would be appreciated. ANY experience or advice would be appreciated. I have been batting zero so far and am hoping for sucess rather than just buying the single fuel Honda. I have nothing agaist Hondas, I just happen to have a newer Corolla) Thanks for any guidance. Replies to this message: rst (Jun 24, 2006 9:57 am) 1lexigas (Jun 24, 2006 11:42 am) gagrice (Jun 24, 2006 11:56 am) mlancecolvin (May 16, 2007 9:33 am) mcragan (Sep 03, 2007 9:26 am) cnguser (Sep 03, 2007 11:23 am) bank1avp (Sep 04, 2007 5:49 pm)
#3 of 59 Re: CNG- kit for "other" vehicles-asking you veterans who have made it here by rst Jun 24, 2006 (9:57 am)
Replying to: 1lexigas (Jun 24, 2006 8:20 am) 1lexigas:   If you are in Southern California you should try an auction house. They usually have 10-15 bifuels and straight cng vehicles for preview and sale. One of my employees bid on a bifuel Ford (formerly in the UCLA fleet) and took it home. This would be much easier than a conversion. Most of the vehicles at the auction are pickup trucks. Occasionally they have auto cng tanks. I went to the auction to check it out and there was a I-H pickup truck bed with at least 10 3600psi cng tanks (with 2015 "freshness" dates) up for bid. It went for (no kidding) $5.00 for the bed and all. If you are interested I will get you what the Ford went for and the web site of the auction house(s). Replies to this message: 1lexigas (Jun 24, 2006 11:42 am) gagrice (Jun 24, 2006 11:56 am) mlancecolvin (May 16, 2007 9:33 am) mcragan (Sep 03, 2007 9:26 am) cnguser (Sep 03, 2007 11:23 am) bank1avp (Sep 04, 2007 5:49 pm)
#4 of 59 Re: CNG- kit for "other" vehicles-asking you veterans who have made it here by 1lexigas Jun 24, 2006 (11:42 am)
Replying to: rst (Jun 24, 2006 9:57 am) Sure Thanks my email is compakoneyahoo.com Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 24, 2006 11:56 am)
#5 of 59 Re: CNG- kit for "other" vehicles-asking you veterans who have made it here [1lexigas] by gagrice Jun 24, 2006 (11:56 am)
Replying to: 1lexigas (Jun 24, 2006 11:42 am) In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was common to convert vehicles especially PU trucks to run on gas or LNG/CNG. In 1993 conversion prices were $4500-$5000. At that time in San Diego there were only a few places to get fuel. When I got ready to do the conversion in about 1996 all the places had gone out of business. One of the downsides is the tank is fairly large for a Corolla sized vehicle. They also have to be inspected on a regular basis. The conversions are not eligible for the HOV lanes in CA. I think you would be ahead to sell the Corolla and buy a Civic GX (CNG) new or used. Then buy a PHILL for your home.
#6 of 59 I'm also intrested by vellomike May 07, 2007 (12:25 pm)
I live here in W.V. and have free natural gas piped to my home I'm looking at the pump by Phill that runs for around $4K but I'd like to get a car converted to run on cng first any clues where to find a company that would sell such a thing? the only ones I can find are for small stuff[one barrel] I think I'd like a 4barrel conversion kit any help would be good thanks. Replies to this message: bank1avp (May 08, 2007 5:52 am)
#7 of 59 Re: I'm also intrested [vellomike] by bank1avp May 08, 2007 (5:52 am)
Replying to: vellomike (May 07, 2007 12:25 pm) Vellomike, I have both for you alt fuel vehicle and FMQ2 Fuelmaker pump. WWW.CNGMOTORS.COM   Since you are pumping from a well make sure you also install a filter and a dryer before the gas ends up in your vehicle.   Murphy
#8 of 59 Re: CNG- kit for "other" vehicles-asking you veterans who have made it here [rst] by mlancecolvin May 16, 2007 (9:33 am)
Replying to: rst (Jun 24, 2006 9:57 am) I'm also looking to convert/buy a CNG vehicle and would also be interested in the different auction houses.   Thanks -   rstilskinhotmail.com
#10 of 59 i would like to know where those aucyions are as well by whitewolftribe Jun 03, 2007 (4:15 pm)
i am interested in doing many conversions and would love to know how to find out about those auctions. thanks

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