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Macrackie · 03-06-2011, 09:02 PM

Ok I know I am not supposed to run E85 stock tune. Kinda curious if anybody has tried doing anything so that we can use it. From other reading (Ford F-150) with the right tune more power could be had plus its about 50 cents a gallon less. I wouldn't mind the potential loss of mpg.

2011 LS V6 M6 currently stock

PLEASE NO BS POSTS JUST HONEST HELP WANTED!

Thank you

happycamper · 03-06-2011, 09:37 PM

Our camaros are not designed for E85, although future versions may have an E85-compliant V6.

The 5.3L in my Silverado is E85 capable (different heads & stainless fuel system), and the computer will make adjustments to accomodate that higher octane fuel, and deliver an extra 10hp, or so. I have never used E85 because it has about 20% less energy/gallon, but usually costs about 15% less than E10 here (so, there's no financial gain for me).

So, I would never put E85 in my camaro unless I had the engine designed to use it.

Macrackie · 03-06-2011, 10:08 PM

Happy Camper,

I am leaning towards the fuel system should handle it as we can run 10-15% stock with no troubles from a corosive stand point. With all of the other e85 engines I would be hoping some fuel system standards would be coming along.

Our Camaro's also have alot more compression than our pick-up trucks (I also have a Siera) So the benefits of the slower burning e85 could be more impressive with the right tune and other related parts if needed.

03-06-2011, 09:02 PM	#1
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	E85 V6? Ok I know I am not supposed to run E85 stock tune. Kinda curious if anybody has tried doing anything so that we can use it. From other reading (Ford F-150) with the right tune more power could be had plus its about 50 cents a gallon less. I wouldn't mind the potential loss of mpg. 2011 LS V6 M6 currently stock PLEASE NO BS POSTS JUST HONEST HELP WANTED! Thank you

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03-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#2
happycamper Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 AGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 221	Our camaros are not designed for E85, although future versions may have an E85-compliant V6. The 5.3L in my Silverado is E85 capable (different heads & stainless fuel system), and the computer will make adjustments to accomodate that higher octane fuel, and deliver an extra 10hp, or so. I have never used E85 because it has about 20% less energy/gallon, but usually costs about 15% less than E10 here (so, there's no financial gain for me). So, I would never put E85 in my camaro unless I had the engine designed to use it.

03-06-2011, 10:08 PM	#3
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	Happy Camper, I am leaning towards the fuel system should handle it as we can run 10-15% stock with no troubles from a corosive stand point. With all of the other e85 engines I would be hoping some fuel system standards would be coming along. Our Camaro's also have alot more compression than our pick-up trucks (I also have a Siera) So the benefits of the slower burning e85 could be more impressive with the right tune and other related parts if needed.