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Old 06-11-2008, 12:14 AM
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so i hear that E-85 ethenol is suppose to be 105 octane? can we run it in our cars or de we have to convert anything.

if anyone knows anymore info on this let me know
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--> https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/602091-how-run-your-ls1-e85.html <---
there is alot of info in this thread the short answer i have is no, you need a tune for sure, but there is alot of info in this thread... i also remember reading about the fuel lines rustying out in a non e85 car converted over.
i havent read the whole thread in a few month but it will get you started
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In a nutshell, yes you can run it but will need a tune, you can however get away with about a gal of E85 to every 10 gallons gas and get away without a tune and gain about 5-6 rwhp (I saw it done in front of me on a LS1 on a dynojet)




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