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So on stock valvetrain = nono. Now that Im done with suspension/aethestics, id like to concentrate on engine modifications. Having owned the car since new, it has been stock this entire time. My goals are one thing, powerband. I want a broad one and a useable one. Not a 35r setup thatll hit peak boost at 5k+ and have only 2k rpms worth of useable power. I'm thinking a bbk full with the necessary supporting mods to rev it out to 8k. Seems like the bbk has stock spool but breaths better than the stocker in the 6-8k range. PUMP GAS ONLY! Stop trying to horde me to your e85 ways.
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not saying its a problem just because of the fact that its E-85. Its a royal PITA if you run out of E-85 and there's no stations nearby. A Pump gas tune to swap the maps would help, but its a hassle nonetheless. Like I said, I'd make the switch in a heartbeat if it was more abundant.
In my case, the fact that I have to drive through Delaware, MD and DC to go to VA every other weekend and that they don't have many stations either is enough to keep me away from E85. Don't get me wrong, I am all about the advantages E85 has to offer, but availability is an issue for me. I do drive a lot between states.
In my case, the fact that I have to drive through Delaware, MD and DC to go to VA every other weekend and that they don't have many stations either is enough to keep me away from E85. Don't get me wrong, I am all about the advantages E85 has to offer, but availability is an issue for me. I do drive a lot between states.
I'm definitely not after outright hp. I dont really care for peak hp figures and see whos the big swinging dick. Just want a fun car to drive thatll get me in trouble! Pete! I need to get a friggin tune! Maybe I'll end up being happy with the stock snail! I just wish I could wind out the motor alittle more before I have to shift. Lead me and tell me how much
Map switching is still WIP for the X.
Don't listen to this guy! It's NOT that easy, well it is but then you never really know what kind of fuel you are running and people think they can just switch and go..
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not saying its a problem just because of the fact that its E-85. Its a royal PITA if you run out of E-85 and there's no stations nearby. A Pump gas tune to swap the maps would help, but its a hassle nonetheless. Like I said, I'd make the switch in a heartbeat if it was more abundant.
In my case, the fact that I have to drive through Delaware, MD and DC to go to VA every other weekend and that they don't have many stations either is enough to keep me away from E85. Don't get me wrong, I am all about the advantages E85 has to offer, but availability is an issue for me. I do drive a lot between states.
In my case, the fact that I have to drive through Delaware, MD and DC to go to VA every other weekend and that they don't have many stations either is enough to keep me away from E85. Don't get me wrong, I am all about the advantages E85 has to offer, but availability is an issue for me. I do drive a lot between states.
You have a station in norristown and now center city. you have no excuse not to switch.
that's not true. get a cobb accessport and you're golden. that's what i have. i don't want to run pump gas unless i really really have to because it will take a few fill-ups on e85 to get a pure mix again.
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pete, I am going to give chu two samples on saturday to pass on to you for analysis if that's cool. i'd like to know which of the two stations near me is best.
I don't want to start crap with the virtual dyno room thing again but if it's in anyway accurate I can assure you it's not just a few HP. It's reading over 80 WHP higher for me on a pretty firm E85 tune and an extra 2 pounds of boost than it was on 93 and meth injection. That's insane to me. I'm by no means an expert tuner either so I'm sure Pete or another great tuner could get even more out of it. That's well worth the hassle of tracking down a station that carries it. I'd sell both my sons on the black market before I gave up E85 now.
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I don't want to start crap with the virtual dyno room thing again but if it's in anyway accurate I can assure you it's not just a few HP. It's reading over 80 WHP higher for me on a pretty firm E85 tune and an extra 2 pounds of boost than it was on 93 and meth injection. That's insane to me. I'm by no means an expert tuner either so I'm sure Pete or another great tuner could get even more out of it. That's well worth the hassle of tracking down a station that carries it. I'd sell both my sons on the black market before I gave up E85 now.
let me know if you find a buyer.
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Call me crazy but I dont want more than 350whp (which im sure e85 will do.) I love being able to bang out 1st 2nd and 3rd without being in insane speeds. I love that I can have fun with the stock motor, wind it out in all sorts of gear, and im relatively within reasonable speeds. Some of the fondest memories for me was constantly gunning it in my 170hp 3 series and having a blast wherever i went.
I even get reasonable gas mileage! Its kind of like a double jointed model that speaks several languages, has a PHd in physics, loves everything I do and lives to keep her man satusfied but has a small scar on her shoulder. Who cares about the little things?
