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Old 04-14-2016, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Maine
So e85 is actually available at the pump? Never seen it....what's the advantage for a normal passenger vehicle? Fill up twice per week instead of once?
Some areas offer it at the pump. Ours (NE) is not one of them.
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Originally Posted by Mr Maine
14 apache, don't you really need the higher compression ratio when running alcohol to compensate for the loss in fuel energy? I understand there is advantage when running modified engines for drag racing etc, but I just meant being available at the pump for a daily driver.
There is a benefit running it on a daily driver. I have a 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The manual lists hp for pump gas as well as running e85. The e85 hp rating is higher. That says something.
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been racing/running E85 for years now, in a low compression, non boosted deal, no reason to use it in my opinion, now with high compression 12-1+ or boosted the stuff is great. I run 25psi+ in a LS engine no IC @1200hp right out of the pump, but yes you will burn about 40% more.
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Apache are you looking at running closed loop?
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Originally Posted by kvogt
Apache are you looking at running closed loop?
I would like to get a good tune so I don't have to rely on the O2 sensor.
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Do you plan on running only e85?
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Originally Posted by kvogt
Do you plan on running only e85?
Probably between 100ll to E85
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sounds kinda tricky to try that in a boat open loop.
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Originally Posted by 14 apache
How about 13to1 compression out of pump gas.
Just an FYI, Boostane works with E85....if you have any questions just give Dave W a call.
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Originally Posted by KAAMA
Just an FYI, Boostane works with E85....if you have any questions just give Dave W a call.
I not so sure about that stuff I like to get fuel that has a good number of octane in it from the start.
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