Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

E85 Who has done it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 7, 2011 | 05:31 PM
  #41  
Louis at GSS's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by 71 chevy
would it be a bad idea to cut the e85 with some more 93 gas if one is reaching the limits of a fuel pump or injectors? ie, get it to something like e70?
Not at all, as long as you cut it the same each time.

The pumps at frankford/midway were E80 as of yesterday, FYI

You can also cut pump gas with E85 too, just remember to change the cal for it, as itll lean out!
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2011 | 07:25 PM
  #42  
LS1NOVA's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,269
Likes: 12
From: Minneapolis,MN
Default

Originally Posted by t-1
I ve been running e 85 in my Trans Am for 6 months. I ran a mix in my 01 zo6 and my brother ran it for ten thousand miles in 600 whp talon. Its the only way to go if you have regular access to it. Couple things to consider 1. oil changes need to be more frequent or you need to step up brad penn oil or joe gibbs hot rod oil 2. its in the 23-25 percent range for more fuel. I am personally running 165lbs injectors, a weldon pump, 60 psi fuel pressure and was making 1004 sae whp. no knock, on 10 -1 compression albeit at high elevation. 3. I would still run an intercooler for consistency and safety, but with e 85 you dont have to run some huge or expensive intercooler. 4. I would use the highest volume gas station so you can to insure fresh clean fuel. 5. it will start in the cold(done it under 20 degrees out) but it can be a little rough. On the flip side it cranks long enough to build up oil pressure before fireing which is a positive to me when its cold out.6. Gas mileage does suck lol but spool is better.
Whats your injector duty cycle at? Is the Weldon ok on the street?
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2011 | 08:39 PM
  #43  
71 chevy's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,608
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, Tejas
Default

Originally Posted by Louis at GSS
Not at all, as long as you cut it the same each time.

The pumps at frankford/midway were E80 as of yesterday, FYI

You can also cut pump gas with E85 too, just remember to change the cal for it, as itll lean out!
thanks man. that is good news . I can see myself having to go to e70 as I just dont have enough injector or fuel pump.
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2011 | 11:49 PM
  #44  
T-Bones Goat's Avatar
Thread Starter
9 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
From: Western NC
Default

Originally Posted by 98Z28CobraKiller
We use a tester that's just a little test tube with some lines on it. You fill to one line with water and the other line with e85. The ethanol mixes with the water and the gasoline floats to the top. The lines tell you the percentage.

Looks like this. It looks like this one.


I think it was cheap. Like under $50 bucks.
Just ordered two from Summit. Total with handling was $41. They are $15.71 each. Thanks for posting that.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:20 AM.

story-0
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-3
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-5
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

The world was a better place when it was still around.

By Brett Foote | 2026-01-23 09:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Slideshow: The 7.0-liter LS7 was designed for absolute cutting-edge performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-07 18:36:00


VIEW MORE