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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by XtremeDime
Then why not reference the IM for boost? That way it will make up for any psi loss through the IC. Thats what Im doing.
you can do that, if you are not looking for maximum power out of the setup. in a maxed out condition, that extra 3 psi could be a heck of a lot of power left on the table.

in addition to that, if you are running 23 psi at the turbo to get 20psi at the intake manifold, wouldnt it stand to reason that the turbo is putting out a lot more heat which makes for less power? turbo pushing 23psi showing 20 intercooled is gonna make less power than one pushing 20psi and showing 20 with cooling from e85. dont forget that an intercooler also physically adds weight where you least want it and also forces the air down a much longer path, which equates to additional pressure loss.

or maybe its just my ricer math rearing its ugly head again.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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E85 isnt an option in Alaska so Ive never looked much into it but I refuse to believe that e85 would replace the IAT of an IC. Even if it does, theres a greater cost involved with using e85 from getting pumps,lines and rails that can actually handle e85 on top of the extra 25% of fuel you will need vs gas. Id rather stick with my gigantic 10lb IC. lol. To each their own, the costs dont outweigh the benefits. Especially considering meth is cheap as ****. Just sayin.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by XtremeDime
E85 isnt an option in Alaska so Ive never looked much into it but I refuse to believe that e85 would replace the IAT of an IC. Even if it does, theres a greater cost involved with using e85 from getting pumps,lines and rails that can actually handle e85 on top of the extra 25% of fuel you will need vs gas. Id rather stick with my gigantic 10lb IC. lol. To each their own, the costs dont outweigh the benefits. Especially considering meth is cheap as ****. Just sayin.
if its not available in alaka then its a moot point. the op is in mich. I would be surprised if there is no e85 there.

Im not advocating e85 for a daily driver, what Im saying is that for ultimate power, it is far better than a cheap ebay air to water intercooler anyday.

e85 produces more exhaust volume which in turn spools the turbo A LOT faster. I bought 95lb injectors for $325, will sell my 42lb for $175 so it cost me a total of $150 to convert to e85- but Im lucky in the sense that the e85 station is 1.8 miles from my place.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-i...e85-my-ss.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/12803571-post6.html

etc etc
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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is there anything that i need to replace (fuel lines etc.) to run e85 in my SS?

i already have a walbro in tank and plan on going with 60 lb injectors but will i need a boost-a-pump or bigger fuel lines too? will 60 lb injectors be big enough for 600rwhp?

the car has NW 90mm tb, fast 90mm intake, 85mm maf, f14 cam, ewp, qtp long tubes, no cats, 4" exhaust, ported heads and so the P1SC im bolting to it will probably be maxed out and am thinking e85 would be a good way to safely get a few more horse power out of it. plus they sell e85 at almost every gas station around here.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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CXRacing 4'' here. Haven't started the car with it yet but build quality is on par with the big name coolers.
We pulled a________(insert clever jap name here) FMIC that was close to the size of my new ebay gem, off my buddies 700 wheel HTA86 EVO...he asked to trade. And I didn't spend big money on mine. Import guys are stuck on name brand this and that.
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