LPG - Liquid Injection
Are there any kits out there that inject LPG in liquid form so that when
it changes state to the gas, it removes the latent heat from the charge
air (turbo application) and has the effect of cooling the intake and
with high octane rating as a bonus? :) The injectors in such a system
would be similar to typical petrol injectors (ie not a venturi carby
system).
Also, do any of these kits allow you to remove the petrol fuel tank and petrol injectors?
I worked for a forklift OEM for 4+ yrs. They used GM and Mazda engines
converted to LPG in 90% of the trucks sold in the USA. The only changes
they made to the engines for LPG was installing valves made from better
material (especially exhaust) and fit valve(Balance Valves) rotators to get acceptable
life. Be aware that there is a small amount of tar in LPG and it can
leave nasty deposits on the valve stems.
They did not use petrol
to start/stop the engines nor have I ever heard of this practice. The
idea behind dual fuel systems is you use the fuel that is most
economical or available.
Using gasoline/petrol to start an engine brings several
benefits. First, it keeps the injectors and pump operating for a few
seconds, flushing any debris and keeping the fuel fresh.
Second,
it helps with cold starting. Older mixer style systems may not start
easily on cold mornings and using petrol to start made it easier.
With
vapor injection, there has been a concern about getting a slug of
liquid past the vaporizer on cold start and freezing the system. Some
use petrol start while others do not.
With liquid injection,
these injectors take the place of the petrol injectors, thus, using
petrol to start is difficult, since the petrol system is removed from
the vehicle. There are a few bi-fuel/liquid propane injection systems
around, but not many, not that its impossible though.