E-85 anyone?
08-26-2010, 05:41 PM
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E-85 anyone?
Just wondering why no one has done an E-85 tune. Or I must be stupid and can't find any threads on it. Any comments or links pointing me in the right direction is appreciated.
08-26-2010, 06:46 PM
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You would have to get larger injectors and a AEM Fic plus a larger fuel pump. All to get worse mileage in the end. Now if the octane of that stuff is high enough and price/availability is favorable it might be worth the trouble. I don't know if we have any in Cali.
08-26-2010, 07:14 PM
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There's no advantage to running it on the TL. 40% worse mileage, the cost for injectors, pump, and whatever rubber components have to be upgraded. Limited availability.
The turbo TLs could take advantage but unless you're running a large shot of nitrous or boost there's no upsides, only downsides.
Typically the turbo cars I deal with will pick up 150+hp from E85 with a tune.
The turbo TLs could take advantage but unless you're running a large shot of nitrous or boost there's no upsides, only downsides.
Typically the turbo cars I deal with will pick up 150+hp from E85 with a tune.
08-26-2010, 09:25 PM
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[QUOTE=I hate cars;12290855]There's no advantage to running it on the TL. 40% worse mileage, the cost for injectors, pump, and whatever rubber components have to be upgraded. Limited availability.
The turbo TLs could take advantage but unless you're running a large shot of nitrous or boost there's no upsides, only downsides.
Typically the turbo cars I deal with will pick up 150+hp from E85 with a tune.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like 5 MPG to me. 85 miles to the tank, 65 til the gas light comes on. Then again if I'm brewin my own ethanol it might work out.
The turbo TLs could take advantage but unless you're running a large shot of nitrous or boost there's no upsides, only downsides.
Typically the turbo cars I deal with will pick up 150+hp from E85 with a tune.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like 5 MPG to me. 85 miles to the tank, 65 til the gas light comes on. Then again if I'm brewin my own ethanol it might work out.
08-26-2010, 09:32 PM
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Jesus... you only get 65 miles before the light comes on? Must be DUMPING fuel in there. Never expected fuel consumption to spike that high when you force-fed our cars. I usually hit about 270-300 miles between my fills and I have yet to see the light come on.
Edit: Nevermind, I read that wrong and realized you are saying that you would be at 5 MPG with the ethanol loss
Edit: Nevermind, I read that wrong and realized you are saying that you would be at 5 MPG with the ethanol loss
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