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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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can you get a fix it ticket if i convert to propane?

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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I didn't know it was illegal.
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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can you get a fix it ticket if i convert to propane?
I dont think I can get a ticket if you convert to propane.
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by getaforknjob
I didn't know it was illegal.
never know with todays cops where they don't like any sort of mods other then stock... am i wrong?
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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In California Honda sells natural gas powered Civics and most public busses run on propane, so I suppose its legal provided the proper emissions equipment is in place. Is natural gas/propane better than E85 in terms of MPG and power?
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from what i hear it is just takes a lil hit in the power range and its way cheaper then e85
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Interesting.
Keep us posted on what you do.
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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4500 dollars for the kit and to get it fitted
Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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i think as long as you have the proper paperwork the judge will understand(not 100% sure about the laws around you)
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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You can't turn on your car in California without prior written approval from the police... lolz jk but seriously in states where you don't have to pop the hood when a cop pulls you over, nobody will know. The local city gas trucks here in FL run on propane and don't smell or sound any different.
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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a propane powered dodge viper, hank hill would be proud!
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
a propane powered dodge viper, hank hill would be proud!
LOL, I thought the same thing. It's something I've seen done on trucks though on a couple of auto shows on TV.
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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Legal on Texas, lots of ppl do it
Old Sep 13, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
a propane powered dodge viper, hank hill would be proud!
That seriously made me LOL in real life.

haha, I sell propane and propane accessories.

his POS truck ftw
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