Using E85 as a substitute to race gas on high compression/high boost motors
02-07-2006, 08:52 PM
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Using E85 as a substitute to race gas on high compression/high boost motors Knowing that E85 has approximately 83,000 BTU/Gal and Gasoline having approximately 114,132 BTU/Gal. A person could take advantage of E85 at a local gas stations to street drive a motor that is designed for 100+ octane gasoline. I've researched E85 and have found that it's octane rating range from 100-110.
There will inheritantly be a HP loss when using E85, but the benefit from the easier accessability may be just what's needed.
Would it be economically feasible to build a higher compression/high boost motor for the track that could be street driven on E85?
There will inheritantly be a HP loss when using E85, but the benefit from the easier accessability may be just what's needed.
Would it be economically feasible to build a higher compression/high boost motor for the track that could be street driven on E85?
