E85 on an LFX Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ABM Camaro · 08-08-2020, 02:54 PM

Has anyone added an E-85 kit to their LFX camaro

Im thinking about it , but want to hear from guys that have done it on the V6 camaro and who you got the kit from.

Was it worth it and any down side?

other than pinning it to the computer, it seems like and easy mod.

KillboyPowerhead · 08-08-2020, 03:47 PM

Haven't done it myself but Overkill has a kit: http://getoverkilled.ca/camaro5.html

Tajefe Couple · 08-08-2020, 07:04 PM

Doesn't answer all your questions but shows how to hook up the kit. Could also probably just make your own following these basic instructions.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=444675

ariZona28 · 08-08-2020, 08:55 PM

What is your overall plan with the V6 car? I would focus on doing all your HP mods to your '13 ZL1 and keep the V6 as reliable and tinker-free as possible. Just my opinion.

'10CamaroDude · 08-09-2020, 02:05 AM

You will need a tune to take advantage of the fuel. However, even without a KIT,
the car runs on it. You will not need bigger injectors, or higher pressure fuel pump
unless you go boosted.

I run E85 in my 2010, and it "runs" just fine. There is no KIT for the LLT engines,
but it's great as just a high-octane fuel.

Cristjw · 08-09-2020, 07:30 AM

The ‘14 LFX does not have a yellow fuel cap, so I wouldn’t accept it as E85 ready without changes. 15% ethanol max according to the manual. Other discussions-

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372047

'10CamaroDude · 08-10-2020, 03:51 AM

I have VIDEO PROOF I use E85, to each their own, yellow cap or not.
My LLT does not have a yellow cap. My mustang fuel cap SAYS no E85,
I run it anyway. Mustang loves it more than the Camaro, but the Mustang
is tuned for 93 octane fuel.

CHANGE needed is a stainless fuel tank. PLASTIC is not E85 friendly.

Fuel lines are fine, and so is everything else. ETHANOL is not corrosive, METHANOL
is.

Whatever, I have argued this too may times, so I made a video of me putting E85
in my Camaro... Anytime I am called out, I show it, and then NOTHING from the
person who made the big deal about it.

So, ANYTIME folks...

2012SIMRS · 08-10-2020, 12:13 PM

Simple mod, takes maybe 45min to install the Overkill kit. None boosted no other upgrades required with it, besides a tune. Perks of running it on an LFX is its flex fuel with a tune so you can change as you wish. I have ran it for a while now, boosterd even half e85 half gas I gained 2mph in the 1/4 and dropped .2 on time

ABM Camaro · 08-10-2020, 06:18 PM

Im tempted to add a kit on it. I dont see a downside for a little more fun.

Im not boosting or camming. Just figured E-85 would be a couple easy ponies.

Anyone other than overkill sell a kit?

Would a V8 sensor work or do I need a V6 specific flex fuel sensor?

Erndizzle99 · 08-10-2020, 08:45 PM

I searched and there are other kits, but the tunning would need to be done. I was thinking of Trifecta but they cant tune for e85. I just bought the kit and tune from overkill. I'm having issues with communication, been a week since I bought and no reaponse.

ABM Camaro · 08-11-2020, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erndizzle99

I just bought the kit and tune from overkill. I'm having issues with communication, been a week since I bought and no reaponse.

Exactly why I'd never go through him, and that's what to many guys on here say. Id go without the kit if he's the only one that sells them lol .

My tuner doesn't have an issue with tuning the car on E85. He did a great job on my SS, ZL1, and LFX.

Erndizzle99 · 08-11-2020, 09:03 PM

Yea, well already dropped the money so I'm hoping everything goes well. I was considering other options, should of went with my gut.

The camaro show · 08-12-2020, 08:30 AM

Ive emailed Will twice in the past week about mine trying to get it done before I go back to college and haven't heard a word from him. Really pisses me off.

Erndizzle99 · 08-12-2020, 03:23 PM

Yes im on same boat and don't know what to do, idk if there's anyone in his area that can help lol. Its very frustrating when you drop money and don't recieve any invoice or at least a heads up saying there behind.

08-08-2020, 02:54 PM	#1
ABM Camaro Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 171	E85 on an LFX Camaro Has anyone added an E-85 kit to their LFX camaro Im thinking about it , but want to hear from guys that have done it on the V6 camaro and who you got the kit from. Was it worth it and any down side? other than pinning it to the computer, it seems like and easy mod. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro A6. ARH Headers, K&N intake, Tuned by Tampa Tuning 2014 V6 Camaro bolt ons and E85 Tuned by Tampa Tuning Last edited by ABM Camaro; 08-09-2020 at 05:44 PM.

08-08-2020, 03:47 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Haven't done it myself but Overkill has a kit: http://getoverkilled.ca/camaro5.html __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

08-08-2020, 07:04 PM	#3
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Doesn't answer all your questions but shows how to hook up the kit. Could also probably just make your own following these basic instructions. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=444675 __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

08-08-2020, 08:55 PM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,228	What is your overall plan with the V6 car? I would focus on doing all your HP mods to your '13 ZL1 and keep the V6 as reliable and tinker-free as possible. Just my opinion. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-10-2020, 12:13 PM	#8
2012SIMRS Drives: SC 2012 V6 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 143	Simple mod, takes maybe 45min to install the Overkill kit. None boosted no other upgrades required with it, besides a tune. Perks of running it on an LFX is its flex fuel with a tune so you can change as you wish. I have ran it for a while now, boosterd even half e85 half gas I gained 2mph in the 1/4 and dropped .2 on time __________________ Supercharged V6 - 11.756 @ 122.75MPH

08-09-2020, 02:05 AM	#5
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	You will need a tune to take advantage of the fuel. However, even without a KIT, the car runs on it. You will not need bigger injectors, or higher pressure fuel pump unless you go boosted. I run E85 in my 2010, and it "runs" just fine. There is no KIT for the LLT engines, but it's great as just a high-octane fuel.

08-09-2020, 07:30 AM	#6
Cristjw Drives: 2014 Camaro RS 2LT convertible Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 47 View My Garage	The ‘14 LFX does not have a yellow fuel cap, so I wouldn’t accept it as E85 ready without changes. 15% ethanol max according to the manual. Other discussions- https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372047

08-10-2020, 03:51 AM	#7
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	I have VIDEO PROOF I use E85, to each their own, yellow cap or not. My LLT does not have a yellow cap. My mustang fuel cap SAYS no E85, I run it anyway. Mustang loves it more than the Camaro, but the Mustang is tuned for 93 octane fuel. CHANGE needed is a stainless fuel tank. PLASTIC is not E85 friendly. Fuel lines are fine, and so is everything else. ETHANOL is not corrosive, METHANOL is. Whatever, I have argued this too may times, so I made a video of me putting E85 in my Camaro... Anytime I am called out, I show it, and then NOTHING from the person who made the big deal about it. So, ANYTIME folks...

08-10-2020, 06:18 PM	#9
ABM Camaro Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 171	Im tempted to add a kit on it. I dont see a downside for a little more fun. Im not boosting or camming. Just figured E-85 would be a couple easy ponies. Anyone other than overkill sell a kit? Would a V8 sensor work or do I need a V6 specific flex fuel sensor?

08-10-2020, 08:45 PM	#10
Erndizzle99 Drives: 2015 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: texas Posts: 19	I searched and there are other kits, but the tunning would need to be done. I was thinking of Trifecta but they cant tune for e85. I just bought the kit and tune from overkill. I'm having issues with communication, been a week since I bought and no reaponse.

08-11-2020, 09:03 PM	#12
Erndizzle99 Drives: 2015 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: texas Posts: 19	Yea, well already dropped the money so I'm hoping everything goes well. I was considering other options, should of went with my gut.

08-12-2020, 08:30 AM	#13
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	Ive emailed Will twice in the past week about mine trying to get it done before I go back to college and haven't heard a word from him. Really pisses me off. __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

08-12-2020, 03:23 PM	#14
Erndizzle99 Drives: 2015 camaro ls Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: texas Posts: 19	Yes im on same boat and don't know what to do, idk if there's anyone in his area that can help lol. Its very frustrating when you drop money and don't recieve any invoice or at least a heads up saying there behind.