Thread: E85 conversion(just laying the groundwork)
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Old 05-30-2014, 10:39 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 View Post
Since you're SC and won't be turning up the boost, are you really going to see those 20% gains? All you could do is add a lot more timing, right? I'd expect some gains, and a lot more detonation resistance and a cooler intake charge, but not the massive jump turboed guys are seeing. I'd still do it if it's readily available around you, but just as a safety measure and any big power gains would be a nice surprise.

Are you going to be running E85 all the time, or switching back and forth with pump gas? Isn't it a big pain to switch since you've got to make sure the tank is completely empty of pump gas so as to not dilute the E85 down?
Also what Frank said. He said I'd see a bump but not a huge one. I'm fine with that. I'm doing this mostly as a safety precaution.
I will be running E85 all the time but will have a tune map for pump gas in case of emergency.

Any idea how E85 works with emissions?
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