E85 diary
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What did you change when you went to E85? Did you mess with the fuel pump or fuel lines at all?
What did you end up adjusting on the timing? Just add 3` across the range?
At last i'm confused by the chart you show. Let say i'm using my regular fuel LC1 Wideband. For gasoline i am looking for 14.7 on the gauge and 12 in low boost. What would the same gauge show when running E85?
What did you end up adjusting on the timing? Just add 3` across the range?
At last i'm confused by the chart you show. Let say i'm using my regular fuel LC1 Wideband. For gasoline i am looking for 14.7 on the gauge and 12 in low boost. What would the same gauge show when running E85?
Yes, I am at +3° which is extremely conservative, considering my gas tune was conservative. I have a feeling I'll be able to go a lot further but just haven't put in the time to tune.
The chart converts from E85 readings to gasoline readings so you don't have to recalibrate your mind. If the wideband display read between 8 and 12 my head would hurt.
Many people tune for 14.7 cruise which is just fine. I am at 17 or leaner, this definitely made a difference to my mileage.
I shoot for 12.0 under boost. I don't really care if it drifts up or down with the differences in ethanol content. Running too rich, closer to 11.0-11.2?, increases the chance of pre-ignition. I think the Evo guys have info on this effect.
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I don't think the 550's will cut it unless you run ultra high pressure, which I'm not a fan of. The pressure vs volume specs are ugly.
What are your duty cycles now? Base pressure? Somewhere around 45psi base I was hitting almost 90% at around 250whp.
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If I have any (corrosion) issues I will immediately report them.
I don't think the 550's will cut it unless you run ultra high pressure, which I'm not a fan of. The pressure vs volume specs are ugly.
What are your duty cycles now? Base pressure? Somewhere around 45psi base I was hitting almost 90% at around 250whp.
I don't think the 550's will cut it unless you run ultra high pressure, which I'm not a fan of. The pressure vs volume specs are ugly.
What are your duty cycles now? Base pressure? Somewhere around 45psi base I was hitting almost 90% at around 250whp.
#29
anybody try the oxytane **** thats out? its supposed be like the lead substitute of ethanol of our time....lol... but ive read of people using it and getting a bit better milage from it........ link----> http://www.oxytane.com/
has or does anyone use any of the ethanol treatments? i got a bottle of the lucas stuff, you add like an oz of fluid per 5 gallons, the bottle should last a few fills atleast... i just figured id ask here while you guys are talking about corroding the lines and other crap....
has or does anyone use any of the ethanol treatments? i got a bottle of the lucas stuff, you add like an oz of fluid per 5 gallons, the bottle should last a few fills atleast... i just figured id ask here while you guys are talking about corroding the lines and other crap....
#31
heres some other carnage from a different forum, this is more what i see people complaining about more than anything.... which is why after running e85 more than a month and about 1500 miles i thaught it might be a good idea to start using the treatment to keep **** clean inside.......lol.....see if it works i guess...lol....
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/e85...ctor-gunk.html
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/e85...ctor-gunk.html
#32
heres some other carnage from a different forum, this is more what i see people complaining about more than anything.... which is why after running e85 more than a month and about 1500 miles i thaught it might be a good idea to start using the treatment to keep **** clean inside.......lol.....see if it works i guess...lol....
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/e85...ctor-gunk.html
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/e85...ctor-gunk.html
My guess on what that crap is, E85 attracts moisture. The incoming air can only be cleaned by the air filter so much therefore attracting the "mud" to the tips of the injectors. Reading some more on those forums, people are reporting fuel lines and fuel rail to be spotless and clean.
Last edited by triple88a; 04-17-2011 at 02:04 PM.
#33
ya i get that, i seen how clean my few year old plugs looked after running it 2 weeks..lol.... im just talking about all the **** people are throwing around the net about stuff breaking down and plugging stuff. but it wasnt much , and i just figured id try it, and throw it in every other few tanks.... id rather get the oxytane ****, but i cant get ahold of the place local i found who carries it...
#35
oxytane one caught my interest on a volvo forum cause they where going from a high 20 low 30mpg car to high 30s low 40s. if it works id be totally down to buy a case, its like 100 for a case and you only use a little bit of a bottle per tank. its supposed to help the ethanol burn , add power and some milage.... kinda like the one chemical people found and started putting in gas... i dont wanna go to far OT but i was just curious of others opinions on the crap...lol...