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Old 09-05-2015, 11:45 AM   #9
Eric SS
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Originally Posted by Cmyskill View Post
My AWD Talon (700 plus HP) runs on E85 @1.99 a gallon and considering the price of race gas at 6.00-9.00 plus a gallon. That makes sense for me . I can turn the boost up to 35 lbs with the E85 but with the 93 octane I can only turn it up to about 23 lbs boost. That is a major difference in power. Also, My Dodge runs way better with the E85. I do agree me the comments above on the cost to manufacture E85 vs gasoline.
Exactly. Not sure about non-boosted engines but I run an E-85 blend with 91 in my 335i with a tune to be able to crank the boost up safely. I never though of doing it it my 4th gen with nitrous though.
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