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Patrick864 RS · 10-05-2012, 09:32 AM

I've recently become interested in the e85 now that we finally have a station near that carries it.

What are some gains to expect? And are there any risks while running it for a long period or switching back and forth? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just don't see many people running it so figured I would ask everyone.

lscamaro · 10-05-2012, 09:44 AM

You'll probably see another 15-20 hp and a little less torque.

No one will be able to tell you the long term effects just because no one has run it long enough to see what would be the effects. There are a lot of people who believe that if e85 is run enough, it will dry out fuel components since they are made to handle e85.

KMPrenger · 10-05-2012, 10:04 AM

Everyone that has ran it has said that they had a noticable power increase, and as you can see on the LLT DYNO thread, E85 tuned cars take some of the top spots.

However, I don't believe they ever figured out how to get the tune working properly in cooler or cold weather, and the start ups because very rough. In warmer weather, I think the cars ran fine.

As for long term effects....not too sure. I kind of feel like it would probably be OK as long as the tune is spot on, but I can't say that for sure so please don't just assume it is.

MichaelH · 10-05-2012, 10:16 AM

I've had the e-85 tune for a good while and have had no issues and a noticeable increase in power and it def smells good when it comes out the exhaust haha

lscamaro · 10-05-2012, 10:17 AM

Was it a good investment? A big enough power gain to be noticeable?

MichaelH · 10-05-2012, 10:40 AM

For only 100 for the tune I'd def say so

BaylorCamaro · 10-05-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Everyone that has ran it has said that they had a noticable power increase, and as you can see on the LLT DYNO thread, E85 tuned cars take some of the top spots.

However, I don't believe they ever figured out how to get the tune working properly in cooler or cold weather, and the start ups because very rough. In warmer weather, I think the cars ran fine.

As for long term effects....not too sure. I kind of feel like it would probably be OK as long as the tune is spot on, but I can't say that for sure so please don't just assume it is.

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I ran about .3 faster in the 1/4 on E85

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Patrick864 RS · 10-05-2012, 11:26 AM

I've heard it causes bad knocking during the winter and things that have been stated. But for $100 dollars I figured from what I've read it's well worth it. Especially when it costs like 40 cents cheaper than pump gas.

MichaelH · 10-05-2012, 11:31 AM

When it reaches below like 40 degrees is when it has a very slow start up/ rough I you want to call it that and when it warms up its perfectly fine so recommend o be used when its warm out

h2oplay · 10-05-2012, 12:07 PM

I think it was bmorecam who discovered the seals for the injectors will breakdown in time.

lscamaro · 10-05-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick864 RS

I've heard it causes bad knocking during the winter and things that have been stated. But for $100 dollars I figured from what I've read it's well worth it. Especially when it costs like 40 cents cheaper than pump gas.

Yes its cheaper but it also takes about 30% more ethanol to achieve what gas can so technically, its about the same

KMPrenger · 10-05-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by h2oplay

I think it was bmorecam who discovered the seals for the injectors will breakdown in time.

I don't remember anyone discovering that, and I followed it pretty closely. I only remember him having cold start issues....but I could be wrong.

Patrick864 RS · 10-05-2012, 12:46 PM

I wouldn't be running it 24/7. Just for the $100 I think it's something to have for whenever I wanted to play around some. I also plan on getting the ported intake manifold but not sure if the full porting on top of the stage 3 is worth that much more?

'11CamaroLS · 10-05-2012, 12:53 PM

right now e85 where im getting it is 25 cents cheaper then 87 and about 45 cents cheaper then 91. im getting about 17 mpgs and my display says i average about 25mph. overall my mpgs are about the same with e85 as it is wth reg gas, maybe just slightly less with e85.

10-05-2012, 09:32 AM	#1
Patrick864 RS Drives: 2011 CGM IPF Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 458 View My Garage	e85 tune I've recently become interested in the e85 now that we finally have a station near that carries it. What are some gains to expect? And are there any risks while running it for a long period or switching back and forth? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just don't see many people running it so figured I would ask everyone. __________________ When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? -IPF SUPERCHARGER, Injen CAI w/Hydroshield, MRT V2.0, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, VMAX BLACK ICE-o-lator, Black emblems, Rear Fascia blackout, Bottom Front Bumper blackout.

10-05-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	You'll probably see another 15-20 hp and a little less torque. No one will be able to tell you the long term effects just because no one has run it long enough to see what would be the effects. There are a lot of people who believe that if e85 is run enough, it will dry out fuel components since they are made to handle e85. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

10-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Everyone that has ran it has said that they had a noticable power increase, and as you can see on the LLT DYNO thread, E85 tuned cars take some of the top spots. However, I don't believe they ever figured out how to get the tune working properly in cooler or cold weather, and the start ups because very rough. In warmer weather, I think the cars ran fine. As for long term effects....not too sure. I kind of feel like it would probably be OK as long as the tune is spot on, but I can't say that for sure so please don't just assume it is. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-05-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	I've had the e-85 tune for a good while and have had no issues and a noticeable increase in power and it def smells good when it comes out the exhaust haha __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

10-05-2012, 10:17 AM	#5
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Was it a good investment? A big enough power gain to be noticeable? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

10-05-2012, 10:40 AM	#6
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	For only 100 for the tune I'd def say so __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

10-05-2012, 11:26 AM	#8
Patrick864 RS Drives: 2011 CGM IPF Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 458 View My Garage	I've heard it causes bad knocking during the winter and things that have been stated. But for $100 dollars I figured from what I've read it's well worth it. Especially when it costs like 40 cents cheaper than pump gas. __________________ When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? -IPF SUPERCHARGER, Injen CAI w/Hydroshield, MRT V2.0, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, VMAX BLACK ICE-o-lator, Black emblems, Rear Fascia blackout, Bottom Front Bumper blackout.

10-05-2012, 11:31 AM	#9
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	When it reaches below like 40 degrees is when it has a very slow start up/ rough I you want to call it that and when it warms up its perfectly fine so recommend o be used when its warm out __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

10-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#10
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I think it was bmorecam who discovered the seals for the injectors will breakdown in time. __________________ Injen LT \| Magnaflows \| BBK LT & HFC \| Mace 25mm & P Spacer \|Richmond 3.73 \| Trifecta Tune RX Catch Can & Breather \| Pedders Inserts \| IDEALG Clutch MC & GTO Reservoir \| JDP Colorshift Halos \| Drake Bowtie Delete \|

10-05-2012, 12:46 PM	#13
Patrick864 RS Drives: 2011 CGM IPF Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 458 View My Garage	I wouldn't be running it 24/7. Just for the $100 I think it's something to have for whenever I wanted to play around some. I also plan on getting the ported intake manifold but not sure if the full porting on top of the stage 3 is worth that much more? __________________ When you turn your car on, does it return the favor? -IPF SUPERCHARGER, Injen CAI w/Hydroshield, MRT V2.0, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, VMAX BLACK ICE-o-lator, Black emblems, Rear Fascia blackout, Bottom Front Bumper blackout.

10-05-2012, 12:53 PM	#14
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	right now e85 where im getting it is 25 cents cheaper then 87 and about 45 cents cheaper then 91. im getting about 17 mpgs and my display says i average about 25mph. overall my mpgs are about the same with e85 as it is wth reg gas, maybe just slightly less with e85.