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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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i thought i saw a post for this but i couldnt find it in my search.

first, is there any reason not to run e85?

second, pro and cons of both?

my car is in the middle of getting a forged 6.0 with a 232/240 cam, victor jr efi intake and turning up the boost. pretty much looking for a reason NOT to run e85. any input would be appreciated.
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how much power you looking for
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The only reason not to is the potentially limited availablilty if you wander far from your local station.

Also the alcohol content can vary somewhat based on season etc., so you can get anywhere from E70 to E85. This could make your tune erratic. The only way to tell is to periodically measure it. Maybe someone from your area can verify the consistency.
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Originally Posted by Lonnies Performance
The only reason not to is the potentially limited availablilty if you wander far from your local station.

Also the alcohol content can vary somewhat based on season etc., so you can get anywhere from E70 to E85. This could make your tune erratic. The only way to tell is to periodically measure it. Maybe someone from your area can verify the consistency.
i will have to check with some of the local guys on the consistency.



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how much power you looking for
about 700whp
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