E85 in Mild NA Applications tuning
#1
12 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 1,095
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E85 in Mild NA Applications tuning
Alright I have been searching so I apologize if someone finds a better thread than me. Runn's thread is a great starting point but as with everything there is conflicting information and well... I would like to see if we have any NA E85 guys who can help. I have sent a few PM's hoping to get some help but we shall see what happens.
At this time I have an 01 C5, BK SSI, Milled 243's, 42lb Injectors and Exhaust. Nothing major but the next purchase is a LQ9 bottom end and then choosing the right cam. For the next year+ my goal is a higher compression 6L and then deciding if I go FI or Nitrous.
I want to start playing with E85 now when its not going to be as hazards just to get used to it.
Basically at this point I am looking for straight answers in terms of timing, fuel changes etc.
My fuel seems ok and I am not pulling knock. I found reports saying add 4* to 5* of timing but it does not say if its across the board, high, low progressive etc.
I would love some input there as I have no problem admitting I am unsure myself and this was why I wanted to start early on with it.
I am open to any suggestions with getting this really dialed in.
Thanks!
At this time I have an 01 C5, BK SSI, Milled 243's, 42lb Injectors and Exhaust. Nothing major but the next purchase is a LQ9 bottom end and then choosing the right cam. For the next year+ my goal is a higher compression 6L and then deciding if I go FI or Nitrous.
I want to start playing with E85 now when its not going to be as hazards just to get used to it.
Basically at this point I am looking for straight answers in terms of timing, fuel changes etc.
My fuel seems ok and I am not pulling knock. I found reports saying add 4* to 5* of timing but it does not say if its across the board, high, low progressive etc.
I would love some input there as I have no problem admitting I am unsure myself and this was why I wanted to start early on with it.
I am open to any suggestions with getting this really dialed in.
Thanks!
#2
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WNY
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a 02 Z06 and have been tuning it for E85. The biggest change you need is 30-40 % more fuel volume and people choose to do it different ways. After research I took the easiest path and installed a Racetronix FP hotwire and recently a KB BAP (boost a pump) because the IDC where showing 94-100% stock on gas.
If your gas tune is good there wont be many changes needed to start tuning. Tming will not change drastically but it is a really good idea to tune using a WB and logging KR and IDC.
Hope this helps you if you decide to start the tuning.
Carlos
If your gas tune is good there wont be many changes needed to start tuning. Tming will not change drastically but it is a really good idea to tune using a WB and logging KR and IDC.
Hope this helps you if you decide to start the tuning.
Carlos