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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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Is there any HP to be gained by switching to E70-E85 on a Maggie car? I have everything set to order but can not find if it is worth it to set up.
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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You would pick up a little power from the fuel change alone, and give you some added safety. What kind of pressure does a typical Maggie set up make? 10-12psi? Going E85 certainly wouldn't be a bad idea if you have the fuel system to support it.
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 01:47 PM
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Mine is at 12# and I already have fuel pumps and injectors that are sized for e85. It's only like 180 bucks for the sensor and other parts. I can tune it. I just didn't want to go thru the exercise and not gain anything.
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I picked up close to 50whp on my car with a flex fuel setup.
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Wow!! I would say that is worth it. I was thinking 20hp would be worth it.
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Some people pick up more depending how agressive they want to get. Mine makes 840 on 93 and 881 on e85. Straight out of the pump reading 73%.
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You are probably a better tuner than I am. Mine is a little over 600 but has been thru several changes since it was on a dyno. Could be less now . It's street and track tuned. I plan on staying conservative. Now I am going to get the parts on the way.
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