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Posted: Thu 8:44, 31 Mar 2011 Post subject: oil rail convergence andoill tank. Additionally |
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The Roush F-150 LPI to be in showrooms in April
Roush introduces the first propane-powered F-150 pickup truck using one perfected fluid propane injection system. The Roush F-150 LPI is designed and manufactured apt operate solely on propane while providing the same horsepower,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], torque and drivability of an F-150 equipped with a gasoline-powered 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V-8 engine. It will be available in the showrooms in April.
Roush will start taking orders as the propane-powered F-150 instantly. The truck can be arrayed, delivered and serviced through a national network of select Ford dealers. Offered as a 2007.5 model year conveyance,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it is the merely propane-powered light-duty truck obtainable from one original equipment contractor this year.
The Roush F-150 will be available in Regular Cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew cab styles with XL alternatively XLT trim and the full range of mattress widths. The LPI adoption includes propane dedicated oil lines, fuel rail gathering and fuel tank. Additionally,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the vehicle's OEM calculator has been recalibrated apt cater optimum performance and fuel economy.
The found LPI discretion namely $6,500 and includes a 20 gallon toroidal fuel tank, mounted in place of the underbody spare tire. For buyers in need of additional range, a 50 gallon, in-bed fuel tank is available as an appended discretion.
The Roush F-150 LPI will be introduced at the NPGA Southeastern Convention and International Expo in Atlanta, Georgia from April 14 to 17. The said session is the largest propane manufacture session in the United States.
Tom Arnold,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Director of Alternative Fuel Products for Roush said namely aside from the truck��s splendid engineering,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], this is an alternative fuel traffic,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which has an created refueling infrastructure to assist it. He beyond stated this traffic will have a assured shock on reducing emissions and the dependency on diplomatic fuel.
The LPI fuel rail assembly is made up of 2 billet aluminum propane injection fuel rails, an isolated cross-over,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a combined pressure and alternatively temperature sensor, and a service port that provides data to the engines' microcomputer allowing extra precise fuel control at the intake port. Roush uses fuel injection and fuel arsenal systems supplied by CleanFUEL America and ICOM, Italy. LPI is a enrolled trademark of CleanFUEL USA.
The standard toroidal fuel tank and optional in-bed fuel tank contain a special high stream fuel pump,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], twin filters, and the necessitated control valves needed to sprint the engine. The tank likewise contains the fuel sender and electronic automatic stop fill system. Fueling is done through the fuel filler door, and an automatic stop fill apparatus prevents overfilling. This will allow the vehicle to be fraught without using the "bleeder" system that vents propane vapors during filling. Fuel is also filtered prior to entering the tank.
Vehicle start is controlled by a "one-touch" system, where the engine controls take over from the driver to provide the fastest feasible start with the lowest emissions. The OEM engine control is accustom with matchless calibration values to suit the changes in properties from petroleum to propane.
The conservation schedule for the Roush F-150 LPI and its performance truck chapters, as well as its performance truck accessories are similar to that of a gasoline engine schedule with not special oils or alteration intervals necessitated.
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) awarded the contract to Roush in February 2006,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and Roush designed, manufactured and brought the truck to mart in only 14 months.
Brian Feehan, the Managing Director of Engine Fuel Programs for PERC said that Roush has an unparalleled glory for technical expertise,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], quality and value. He added it is because of their expertise and experience that they chose Roush to amplify this vehicle.
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