Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

a better solution is biodiesel. but you need a diesel or turbine for that. Ethanol isnt junk, the infrastructure just isnt ready for it yet. new tanks will have coatings to prevent delamination. if it leaks, its biodegradable.

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

I would imagine you guys would love ethanol.

Isn't E85 like 105 octane? Sure, you burn 35% more because it has a lower energy density, and it costs more than regular premium, but if you're running the compression/cams/timing to need serious octane, Ethanol is probably your cheapest solution. Just make sure you tweak that carb or you'll run way lean.

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

Ethanol has a very high evaporation rate particularly in the summer so in your open fuel systems you will lose your octane over a relatively short period of time. It also attracts water and it's corrosive, two great things in the marine environment.

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

Would 110 octane Citgo race fuel contain ethanol?

Also, does anyone know when Skater began using the new product that isn't damaged by ethanol? Thanks.

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

Bottom line, what does this E85 stuff mean for the rest of us? Will my blower motors run on E85, what will I need to change?

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

I believe the began using the new lining around spring of 2005.

Re: Ethanol in skaters
 

http://www.distill.com/World-Fuel-Ethanol-A&O-2004.html

http://www.e85fuel.com/index.php