E85 hints and tips…
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hey man, we had this bit of a disagreement before lol,I think they are refering to the E85 being slower to the point where it ignites not the burn speed.
That does not make sense. Quicker burn makes more power because you reach MBT in a shorter period of time with less ignition advance. And alcohol does not burn slower than reg gas. Maybe slower than some VP import or some other designer race fuel, that's made to burn as quickly as possible.
I can't believe you guys are not able to run much timing with E85, although it MAY have something to do with the ethanol content in the "E85" at your pump. Granted I have not been able to ramp up loads of timing at peak torque but I have found with the correct (what my car likes) AFR it will take just about ANY timing I can throw at it..I am running 19 degrees at 7300rpm no prob. The car makes great power with E85 countering the ultra hot air of the stock evo 8 turbo fully maxed out! 96mph in the 1/8th is great power for an overweight MR on the stock 8 turbo without running race fuel.
so whats the updates with people running E85 out there?
I have plenty of bolt ons on my evo. I don't wish to do a big turbo, so bigger injectors is all i need and a tune. but, before I do so, I'd like to have updates from you guys
I have plenty of bolt ons on my evo. I don't wish to do a big turbo, so bigger injectors is all i need and a tune. but, before I do so, I'd like to have updates from you guys
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All is well on the local E85 scene here in Tucson.
Just paid $1.71 gal for the equivalent of $5-6 gal race gas.
I'm with you, stock turbo (actually an IX turbo for my VIII) is plenty for me.
I've run into no issues in the six months I've been running E85 exclusively in my DD.
Just paid $1.71 gal for the equivalent of $5-6 gal race gas.
I'm with you, stock turbo (actually an IX turbo for my VIII) is plenty for me.
I've run into no issues in the six months I've been running E85 exclusively in my DD.
All is well on the local E85 scene here in Tucson.
Just paid $1.71 gal for the equivalent of $5-6 gal race gas.
I'm with you, stock turbo (actually an IX turbo for my VIII) is plenty for me.
I've run into no issues in the six months I've been running E85 exclusively in my DD.
Just paid $1.71 gal for the equivalent of $5-6 gal race gas.
I'm with you, stock turbo (actually an IX turbo for my VIII) is plenty for me.
I've run into no issues in the six months I've been running E85 exclusively in my DD.
I intend on going 1600's with my new big(er) turbo setup so I can stay with ethanol. E85 is superb.
Hey Jim,
On your first post, can you replace the link in #17 with this link instead since that particular group buy is closed....
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/al...-analyzer.html
On your first post, can you replace the link in #17 with this link instead since that particular group buy is closed....
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/al...-analyzer.html
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I get my E85 at:
Quick Pic 2
2710 N 1st Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-622-2045
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There are several others:
Check out this list of Arizona E85 stations.
Quick Pic 2
2710 N 1st Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-622-2045
Clic for map
There are several others:
Check out this list of Arizona E85 stations.
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