Road Racing on E85
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Road Racing on E85
Has anyone been doing this?
I am sure there are a few. I heard a rumor that there have been a few that have popped motors on ethanol. Is there any truth to this?
Also if possible can we fill this thread with info and tips for tuning for the track.
All experiences are welcome of course!
I am sure there are a few. I heard a rumor that there have been a few that have popped motors on ethanol. Is there any truth to this?
Also if possible can we fill this thread with info and tips for tuning for the track.
All experiences are welcome of course!
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I've ran Streets of Willow on E85 before @ 25psi of boost and no probs. I run 28psi for daily driving. Only thing that sux is i gotta haul up at least 20 gallons of gas with me in the back seat to the track and i kill 3/4 of the tank in two 20 minute sessions. Here's a good thread with tips on E85:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=357865
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=357865
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I have a 14 gal. tank with pump I can tote around.
I dont care about consumption concerns more along the lines of motor dangers.
IE; people who have had it out on full track days and any gremlins/experiences that where unseen.
I have had some comments but I would like to hear more and more in depth if possible.
I dont care about consumption concerns more along the lines of motor dangers.
IE; people who have had it out on full track days and any gremlins/experiences that where unseen.
I have had some comments but I would like to hear more and more in depth if possible.
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I am finding that i enjoy having the e85 on my "weekend" evo... the only thing i have noticed is that it tends to eat spark plugs for breakfast.. well and lunch.. sometimes dinner =) lol
Other than that i am happy with the fuel... i don't know if i would convert my daily evo to it though.. b/c you do fill up more than the premium gas.
Other than that i am happy with the fuel... i don't know if i would convert my daily evo to it though.. b/c you do fill up more than the premium gas.
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ya its not a problem with my 03 as to the fact I can run a map switcher with little modification.
plus there are 15 e85 stations within a 25 mile circle of my house with 3 being within 5 miles of me.
Its really a win win for me, the extreme hot weather during the summer is horrendous for trying to run 91, while I use 100 for AX and the track, there are more stations for the E85 and its cheaper!
plus there are 15 e85 stations within a 25 mile circle of my house with 3 being within 5 miles of me.
Its really a win win for me, the extreme hot weather during the summer is horrendous for trying to run 91, while I use 100 for AX and the track, there are more stations for the E85 and its cheaper!
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Im going on 1000 miles of E85. No spark plug issues yet. Gapped at .026. if i go any smaller the car starts acting funky. Although i was tuned at 28psi, im only running it at 20-22psi until i get the head studs in place and get a few more miles on the car with E85. I actually turned it down to 18 psi for the last autox...