M-Tune with E85 vs Pump Gas
09-30-2011, 01:41 AM
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Yep, no need to re-hash the old "will E85 destroy my engine" debate.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
09-30-2011, 02:21 AM
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I'm having flashbacks..I should go look look on pelican and see how long ago it was I was having these discussions.
I truly thought everyone was over this...... I need to just avoid this...but I can't. I'm not sure how many years or miles it will take for this thinking to go away. One thing I know for certain is that my engines have lived a hell of a lot longer due to E85. Very certain!!!
I truly thought everyone was over this...... I need to just avoid this...but I can't. I'm not sure how many years or miles it will take for this thinking to go away. One thing I know for certain is that my engines have lived a hell of a lot longer due to E85. Very certain!!!
09-30-2011, 02:22 AM
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Yep, no need to re-hash the old "will E85 destroy my engine" debate.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
09-30-2011, 04:25 AM
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Yep, no need to re-hash the old "will E85 destroy my engine" debate.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
The answer is no. Is E85 good for stock fuel lines. The answer is also probably no. But if anyone is still running stock fuel lines, then they should be changed immediately - regardless if you plan on using E85 or not.
What E85 does offer is more power potential, much greater margin of safety, and lower mpg.
09-30-2011, 08:57 AM
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my only complaint about going to E85 is availability. i only know of one gas station 15-30 min in another city that sells it. (of course i only look on my route to and from work)
09-30-2011, 09:44 AM
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Hey Blown, It was a serious question. You don't have to be a dick about it. Glad you haven't had any problems running E85.
09-30-2011, 03:38 PM
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Do you have Kroger grocery stores in Atlanta? All of the Kroger stores here added E85 a few years ago.
09-30-2011, 03:43 PM
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Oh, and for the record, I didn't start this thread to debate the use of E85 in these cars. As others have pointed out, there are several other threads that do a great job of beating that horse to death. My goal was to see some real-world MPG differences between the two fuels, and what I would REALLY like to see are some comparison dyno charts.
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
09-30-2011, 03:54 PM
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Oh, and for the record, I didn't start this thread to debate the use of E85 in these cars. As others have pointed out, there are several other threads that do a great job of beating that horse to death. My goal was to see some real-world MPG differences between the two fuels, and what I would REALLY like to see are some comparison dyno charts.
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
09-30-2011, 05:12 PM
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Oh, and for the record, I didn't start this thread to debate the use of E85 in these cars. As others have pointed out, there are several other threads that do a great job of beating that horse to death. My goal was to see some real-world MPG differences between the two fuels, and what I would REALLY like to see are some comparison dyno charts.
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
Maybe I'll be the first to post both in a week or two. That's fine with me...
E85 wins! (no not running yet...)
09-30-2011, 05:13 PM
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I doubt many have gone into the true chemical make up and abilities of this fuel. Many, not being us. I mean ALL. The actual mileage that can be had on this fuel is actually quite incredible. NOT through an engine designed for gasoline use, but for an engine designed for DEISEL! At Diesel Compression ratios actually, not a true diesel motor. A college designed a motor for the limits of this fuel and found that it was so efficient, it could attain the fuel mileage equal to the best Fuel motors. So.. Keep all facts in mind. And it's pretty hard when most everyone does not truly know or can obtain all the facts.
But I take your point!