How about an alternative fuel section.

Node · 10-15-2005, 12:40 PM

With the impending engergy crisis, I think its time to start talking about alternative fuels and perhaps even turbo diesel swaps, gass electric hybrids or, all electric power plants.

Can we create a unique all reneration forum for alternate means of propelling our 2's?

Jim

canadam · 10-15-2005, 03:34 PM

Are you sure this forum would generate enough interest ?

1HIPCAT · 10-15-2005, 03:55 PM

I've seen propane conversions tons of times. But only on carburated engines.

Node · 10-15-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by canadam

Are you sure this forum would generate enough interest ?

Nope, but we shall see. This forum is growing very fast though.

I think it has potential at least as a fuel economy section.

canadam · 10-15-2005, 06:39 PM

Yeah, very true, and a hot topic these days too.

I'll see what the boys think..

On a related note, the other day I was thinking that the diesel engine from a Japanese Starlet would make a really economical MKI daily driver

TheAmazingDave · 10-15-2005, 10:15 PM

Someone should swap in a VW TDI. I've read articles where they've ran 13 second quarters with mods, and I bet they get 30 mpg while doing it.

Node · 10-16-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by canadam

Yeah, very true, and a hot topic these days too.

I'll see what the boys think..

On a related note, the other day I was thinking that the diesel engine from a Japanese Starlet would make a really economical MKI daily driver

Well, there are a few Toyota diesel engines (Even turbo like the TDI) that would work in the MKI and MKII as swaps so there is a potential for keeping the 2 alive even when there are no more fossil fuels

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I think its a good idea even if its not a busy forum. Just a place for folks to keep a record of what works and bounce a few ideas off each other. As the oil price per barrel continues to climb the forum will get more popular though.

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1HIPCAT NKOTB IN COSTA MESA Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've seen propane conversions tons of times. But only on carburated engines.

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TheAmazingDave Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Someone should swap in a VW TDI. I've read articles where they've ran 13 second quarters with mods, and I bet they get 30 mpg while doing it.