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E-85 upgrade question

Old Nov 26, 2019 | 01:50 PM
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I'm doing an LS3 swap into a 78 Camaro. Some time in the future I would like to do a high compression naturally aspirated set up for this. So I thought now might be a good time to set it up for E-85.
I haven't bought my fuel controller yet, was planning to use the Holley TermX Max.
Also any thoughts on stuff I should get to do this? Any one here have experience doing this? Wondering what size fuel line and injectors etc I should be looking at?
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 03:18 PM
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As you already know, you'll need about 20-25% more fuel by volume. Upsize the fuel pump and fuel lines to match that. You don't have to do anything radical, just make sure everything can handle the volume.
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 03:53 PM
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Ok so the Holley Sniper retro fit tank and pump system I was looking at says max fitting size at the tank sending unit is 6AN.
That's probably not large enough is it?
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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I found a chart for E-85 fuel line size and it says for 800 hp recommended is 8AN with a 6AN return. I'm planning a 720 hp NA build eventually.
Maybe only way to do this is using a fuel cell? Not opposed to going that route but would rather keep it looking stock as possible. That's why I was looking at the retro fit tank.
Any ideas?
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 11:33 PM
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You would probably be better off getting a new stock tank and put a sump in it or go with a fuel cell over the Holley retro tank.
Have you tried Tanks Inc ?
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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LLLosingit
You would probably be better off getting a new stock tank and put a sump in it or go with a fuel cell over the Holley retro tank.
Have you tried Tanks Inc ?
I have.
Honestly I've not heard good things about them. Problems with cavitation. Quality control? Heard enough that I thought I should not go that way.

I'm getting conflicting info on the subject of what type of tank is acceptable for storing Alcohol.
My friend did E-85 on a blown big block and he is just using a standard metal galvanized tank. He says no issues, but then he has only been running it for one season. Others I've spoken to say this is a no no.
Is stainless a better option?
Theres a company called "Ricks" that lists custom stainless tanks but they aren't cheap.
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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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I've been running alcohol for years in a stock tank, with a stock replacement pump, and stock nylon lines. No problems at all. E-85 is not corrosive like methanol is.

Instead of adding a sump, consider using a Holley Hydromat. I have one in my race car, and it really works well.
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