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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Question E-85

a E-85 gas station just opened across the street and im tempted of going e-85 but what would I need other than a tune in order to use e-85 fuel, I have upgraded injectors, fuel pump exhaust, intercooler, I'm thinking a tune and I should be set, but what do you guys think?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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You're set. All you need for E85 is injectors, a fuel pump, and an expectation for a lot more power.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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How big of injectors are you running?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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my injectors are 1100 if im not mistaken, but to change all of that is gonna get kind of expensive
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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What kind if fuel pump?? Im not exactly sure on this but ive seen people saying walbro has problems with e85??
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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walbro it is
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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You will be fine with a single walbro and 1050cc injectors, that's what I'm running. Walbro's generally do fine with E85.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Agreed, I've been running e85 for over 2 years now strictly on e85 and no hiccups yet with my walbro 255.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Ok sweet i wasnt sure on that glad i got ur answer from people running it! I currently use the dw 300 for e85 so wasnt sure goodluck e85 is the ****
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Have fun running e85.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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The issue with walbro's and E85 is only with the Walbro 400 lph pumps, not the 255's if I'm not mistaken.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Ahh cornfed evo's! I an running e85 in mine, and I love it. Goodluck
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Don't even hesitate, you'll love the corn!!
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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How hard is it to switch between E-85 and pump gas?

For example, if I bought a COBB AP and wanted to just run E-85 on the weekends.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sith_killer_99
How hard is it to switch between E-85 and pump gas?

For example, if I bought a COBB AP and wanted to just run E-85 on the weekends.
Fuel has to be drained to almost empty to switch back and forth
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