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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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80 lbs siemens deka should get you where you wanta go. Mine made 670 rwhp on only 14 psi with 65 's
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by twin turbo c5
80 lbs siemens deka should get you where you wanta go. Mine made 670 rwhp on only 14 psi with 65 's
lol the mustang dyno i was on must have been real stingy, my 5.3 made 621 at 19psi 19deg and 84%dc at 11.5 afr on a 95lbs fic injector
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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You make that in a truck? if so are you counting in the hp percentage lost through drivetrain?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nastylx
Should i get 120# injectors?
I just picked up a set for my switch to e85. Skinnies made 800+ with 80lbers with some fuel pressure.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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What all do i need to swap for e85?
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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this guy^ ha
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Originally Posted by nastylx
What all do i need to swap for e85?
Depends what you have now and how much power you want to make. For me I just had to add injectors, switch my tune and replace the fuel filters. Once I start leaning on it I'm sure I will have to upgrade fuel pumps but my A1000 should be good for a while.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Thanks for the info
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