Has anyone tried Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Multi-Fuel Conversion in their Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins? I'm interested to see what the gearheads think about this? Is it safe? Is it a good idea or not? Why? I'm thinking strickly multi-fuel only so I could always convert back to diesel only if samething changes with the price of CNG. Currently CNG is fairly cheap and I read that it would add about 100 - 125 horse power to the engine. Not sure how much foot pounds of torque, but I think the advantage of multi-fueal over 100% CNG conversion is that multi-fuel does not loose any power and 100% CNG does loose some power (I read 8 - 10 horses). Curious to read your thoughts. If your a certified Cummins tech I would like to know what you think. Even if you have practical experience please let me know. Thanks

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Here's some links that I read if anyone just in case someone has any info on these links or wants to check it out.

"CNG, compressed natural gas, is it the answer for the fuel crisis, we review a diesel/cng conversion."

DeLuca Fuel Products

CNG Solutions - Specials

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This technology has been around for ages. Several companies are making EPA certified systems. The biggest problem with CNG is that you have to have a really expensive fuel tank and fuel lines. LPG systems are much cheaper to install and use a smaller fuel tank for the same amount of BTU's of fuel...

 

CNG on a diesel is going to improve your power by at least 10%. On a gasser you will lose at least 10% power. I'm adding a fogger type CNG conversion on my 2007 Ford Focus. I have a facility in Riverside, CA where CNG is $1.25 Once I get the Focus setup, I will be adding CNG to my 2005 Silverado (Duramax) running between 50 - 75 percent CNG