Hey all, I'm looking for input from some of the guys here who are running race gas (VP C16, etc.). I plan on running pump gas for regular driving and race gas for kill mode. No E85 will be used. What pump out there is capable of supporting up to 750hp and is safe to use with both fuels? I've done some searching but can only find info on the E85 compatible pumps.



Thanks guys

 

Anything e85 will work with race gas, e85 got spec'd due to it's corrosive properties on regular rubber so you're only getting better quality parts.

 

Ok good to know, thank you!

 

E85 man make big number and is very common.

 

Why would you run C16 over E85? Even paying for VP C85 would be cheaper and better.

 

E85 is awesome for sure, but for me the cons outweigh the pros. I'm not too worried about the cost of race fuel since I won't be running it all the time.

 

Hate to jump on the e85 bandwagon but dude you live in Long Island...my ex was from Long Island and the only two things I liked about that place was the pizza and the availability of e85. There are like over 60 stations. It really couldn't be more readily available...

 

E98

E85 is nice but some times you dont get true E85....If you are buying it only to Race order from map a 55 gallon barrel of E98 for 300 bucks.

 

I know man, but like I said the cons outweigh the pros in my eyes. I have friends who have done a lot of testing with the E85 at most of the local stations and their always getting different results on their tester, just like CT9A PR said. I will only be using the race fuel once in a while anyway, so the high cost doesn't bother me too much.

The pizza here is amazing

 

Aside from the inconsistencies what else is deterring you from using it? I too can confirm that I've noted different ethanol content at different stations while I was there. I test my fuel every time before I fill it up.

Between around November to March it was typically the winter blend with most stations testing out to around 70% which is similar to what we get in Massachusetts. But once they go back to the summer blend its typically around 80-85%. I just remember seeing them everywhere. I basically had my favorite station which I found to be consistent, still tested it every time as I always do but went there about 99% of the time.

And yes it's only 11am but I could go for a pie right about now

 

Aside from the inconsistencies, I don't like the idea of the e85 slipping past my piston rings and making it's way into the oil. I understand that oil changes will have to be more frequent when running e85, and I will be keeping on top of oil changes like a mad man regardless of the fuel being used... but I don't want to even take the chance.