Switched to E85 in my NA daily driver.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:35 pm

I just started running E85 in my 1990 wagon. Stuck in 550 injectors, a modified MAF to flow more air versus signal, and am using a PerfectPower6 to tune with. The combination of the bigger injectors and larger MAF seems to be working very well with little correction needed.

However I am doing to dyno tune it next week (maybe if I have time) and fine tune it. Right now I am using feel and the stock O2 sensor to tune it.

This is an NA car for now.

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:30 am

Whats An E85?

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:00 am

E85 is the ethenol based fuel which is 70 to 85% ethenol, the remainder is gas. 105 octane on average.

James614 · Post by **James614** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:31 pm

Doesn't it also corrode the crap out of injectors, pumps, and fuel lines designed for gasoline?

dscoobydoo · Post by **dscoobydoo** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:02 pm

James614 wrote:Doesn't it also corrode the crap out of injectors, pumps, and fuel lines designed for gasoline?

Yes, I also read that it disintegrates certain rubber seals in the fuel system, so auto manufacturers had to totally re-vamp the fuel system from tank to injectors.

You might want to read up on that Doug, as I would hate for you to have to re-do the whole fuel system.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:30 pm

Methenol is the super corrosive one.

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:53 pm

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=803341

E85 FAQ

dscoobydoo · Post by **dscoobydoo** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:50 am

Ok, read up. Good luck Doug! Love another test mule!

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Switched to E85 in my NA daily driver.

Switched to E85 in my NA daily driver.