07-09-2013, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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Lets Talk Ethanol
Anyone on here has switched to E85? My '13 SS is currently bone stock, and I will soon be switching to E85. Will my factory injectors be enough to handle the added fuel, or will I need to upgrade them along with the factory fuel pump?
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07-09-2013, 02:49 PM | #2 |
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I coulda sworn that the e85 eats away at the factory fuel pump lines and youll have to replace them. I could be wrong
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07-09-2013, 02:58 PM | #3 |
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First I wouldn't do this and second I have heard that E85 is hard on seals and any rubber it comes in contact with.
I have a Tahoe rated for E85 and I have never used the stuff. |
07-09-2013, 03:01 PM | #4 |
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Everyone says that ethanol decreases mpg and that's both true and not. It doesn't decrease mpg but you instead get less out of it. I believe for ethanol to do the same amount of work regular gas does you need 30% more of it. For that reason you will go through it quicker
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07-09-2013, 03:13 PM | #5 |
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It is cheaper by us, but it will not make any more power or torque. Alcohol also tends to be a bit corrosive to internals. I would avoid it. Not worth the $.20 per gallon savings guys!
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07-09-2013, 03:17 PM | #6 |
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$0.80 per gallon cheaper here. If you do a conversion or your car is made for it, it is definitely worth it, even if you lose 2-3 mpgs.
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07-09-2013, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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Almost a full $1.00 here ~
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07-09-2013, 04:22 PM | #8 |
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My other car is a 2005 Dodge SRT4. Back in 09 I was the 2nd SRT4 in South FL that I know of to switch to E85. Back then ethanol was just being descovered and people were sceptical of it. Once I switched to it I have never looked back. And so have many others switched and become instant fans of E85. 5 years later, my SRT4 is still running strong on ethanol and never will I switch back to pump gas.
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07-09-2013, 04:25 PM | #9 |
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The thing with ethanol is, it burns 4 times more than premium pump gas. The added octane rating also allows you to increase timing when you tune the vehicle, therefore increasing power.
Within a week or so I will retune my SS on E85 and I will keep you guys posted on any increase in power. |
07-09-2013, 04:35 PM | #10 |
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Most modern cars have seals, gaskets, rubber etc that doesnt get eaten away by ethanol.
Put fuel with ethanol in your weed eater, and its a different story, your fuel lines will be gone in a few weeks. |
07-09-2013, 05:02 PM | #11 |
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No but I switched to 91 octane and NO Ethanol,, Car runs better has more power , and it helps keep food prices down . Screw Corn , I eat it n thats it .
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07-09-2013, 05:45 PM | #12 |
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Are you seriously putting in e85? Our cars are NOT designed for this. Your asking for trouble.
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07-09-2013, 05:47 PM | #13 |
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I can tell most of you have no clue of the power you can gain out of e85
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07-09-2013, 05:53 PM | #14 |
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I'm not disagreeing with that...the problem is injectors...fuel lines...fuel pump....will have big problems after time with the e85
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