I need Fuel! DO YOU!

ewwww... thanks for that Jimbo,,, i'm dumb enough to see a link & copy & paste it,,, that image will be BURNED into my memory,,, thanks!! haha

the system i run is a usa made impco system
on mine the fuel injection manifold is removed and it has an edelbroc performer with a propane carb type thing on instead
like you say prob not worth the investment in usa but it does run smoother and quieter and with roughly 110 octane rating it doesnt knock

and remember carbon and hydrocarbon imissions are about 70% less

Here in the states, I am guessing that Propane is only about $0.50 less than gasoline per gallon. And, I believe, Propane has less energy density than Gasoline, so in the long run I doubt there is much of an economic incentive to make the conversion. In Europe, yes. USA, no.

jbear wrote: I just KNEW J_I_H's speedos would creep into this thread. john

Is this what you're talking about?
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/bigboycarwash.html

Hey Jimbo, You for got the High speed power turns when the skeir falls. That junk isn't necessary nor the BIG rollers that result from it!

I agree, the gas prices suck. Here are a few things that will help:
Make sure your engine is tuned up. New plugs, rotor, cap, points if you've got them. Modify your driving habbits. There's no need to slam the throtle all the way forward. Give it just enough gas to get on plane quickly and stay on plane. And get rid of the extra weight, including the extra 1000 pounds of water some are carrying around.
That's the most effective way to save money on fuel.

gas is what it is you need it youll buy it
be thankful your not in england at 7-8 $ gal
if fuel economy is what you desire get
a bayliner

fredo68

Wood 62 I couldn't agree with you more. I'll see at Green Lake for an old fashion foot off!

Sweetnautique wrote: Thats one good reason I wouldn't ever want to join a club or a website like this because someone always has to be a dick!

I in no way intended to offend anyone,including you, but, You set the tone of the post. ( calling anyone a d*ck IS offensive!) I have posted on this site for some time and have NEVER had problems with anyone here and dont intend to start now!

Im a working Joe like most of the guys here. AND gas prices are killing me also!

Like stang says you havent been posting long enough to know anyone here. A LOT of us have talked personally and actually met each other.. ALL have been GREAT!

So as I said before if you want to enjoy this great site.. WELCOME! (and i mean that sincerly) if not, and your the one that said it, dont join" its your option..

now like the great rodney king said.. "cant we all just get along?"

Sweetnautique...take it easy on the judgemental part! You have 10 posts, hardly enough to know all the folks on this site.I re-read the original post and really don't know what ruffled your feathers? I am sure no one entended to do so.

Gas...high prices suck and we are all in the same boat(pun intended)...I still plan to be on the water...and plan to be bitching at the pump! The sad truth of it all is (IMO) there really is not much we can do about it

Do you know how you can tell who the biggest dick is? Its the first one to speak up when you say dick in general to a group of replies! As for wood 62 I wasn't looking for a smart ass reply but you have done a great job at it.
I'm sure you have more money than Bill Gates and if so more power to ya. But some of us that live in the middle class and aren't almost retired have to keep an eye on there fun tickets$$$. I want to personally appoligize to anyone I offended with my foul reply earlier. I was just looking for anyway to save a buck so I can possibly retire someday.

dchris17 wrote: So... next guy who has to replace his motor has to put a diesel engine in it!

I'm still waiting to see that! With the added weight, no need for FatSacs

I missed the original post so I searched and read it. Anybody that believed that email about buying gas from independents making gas prices go down is probablly still waiting for Bill Gates to send them $20 for forwarding an email to 20 of their friends.
OPEC controls the price of crude.
Gas prices would go down if we could build more refineries in the US instead of importing refined fuel from Overseas. Or if we cut our consumption.
Gas prices have gone up recently because of the refineries switching to Summer Gasoline (it happens every Spring).
China's demand for oil is and will be a much larger issue in the future.
I'm with J_I_H. Buy some stock in Exxon or Shell or ConnocoPhillips or BP. Cash your Dividend check every Quarter and smile. I'll be happy to broker the deal for you if you need a stock broker.
One other thing, Europe pays $6/Liter for gas because most of the cost is TAX. They're Socialist. Somebody has to pay for "Free" health care.
There, now I'm the biggest dick.

Ok. I have to know. Am I the Dick? If so at least have the respect to call me the Big Dick... or Mr. Dick....   

Amen

LMAO


(And you didn't even get a blast from 79)

Good lord, another dick.
Not to worry folks... sounds like the price of fuel will curtail his activities.