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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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E85 or pump gas?

Well got the Evo back up and running..going to English tmrw for dyno.. Wondering what everything thinks of going to e85 or leave on pump gas..any ideas of how much more gains on e85 I guess is it worth the $700 thanks everyone!!
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English racing port polish head
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Exedy stage 1 clutch
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I have a e85 map and a 93. There is a huge hp difference! E85 Rocks!!!
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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E85 so good. depends if you have access to it, if you have gas stations close do it.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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E85 is a great upgrade. We have seen gains of 200whp obviously depending on your modifications. The main concern would be how readily available it is in your location.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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E85 ALL DAY no brainer.

on 91 pump I make 310whp on e85 I make close to 400whp
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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I just change my oil more often with E85. Not sure if its true, but it seems to water down the oil a little faster than 93.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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If we had a more readily available source for e85 i would switch, but since its my daily and ill need to just go get gas whenever, i haven't switched.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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That is most guys. E85 is no doubt sweet, but its hard to find in some places.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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So it!! I gained 80hp
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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I switch to E85 8 months ago. Loving evey bit of it. Availability in your area is a big factor. I have map switch Is a must. So I would say E85.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Burns fast too.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Thanks everyone ya I was leaning towards it! Made up my mind... Well tmrw is D day so excited its like Christmas
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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i'm also on a dual map tune 91 and e85. i made 331whp on 91 and 400whp on e85! huuge difference!
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Better then race fuel.....both making power and cost. Even if though your mileage is decreased by 30%. Doing the math its about as expensive to run as premium but the gains for street legal pump ready race fuel is priceless.

Hands down the best mod I've ever done to my car.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Keep in mind, with e85 you need to be careful where you buy fuel, and you need to make sure you don't let the car sit for any extended period. ID has a lengthy article on the havoc it can cause. Not saying you shouldn't do it, just know it comes with some added 'work' to keep things running right.

That being said. I vote yes (my second map is e98 ^_^ )
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