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krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 04:31 PM

I'm thinking about going E85 but what would I need to install? New injectors? Fuel pump? Fuel rail? And I'm doing a cam and getting my heads ported should I do this all at the same time and get a tune at the end? Also what are the pros beside of a power gain? And are there any cons?

kmarshall2121 · 04-16-2015, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

I'm thinking about going E85 but what would I need to install? New injectors? Fuel pump? Fuel rail? And I'm doing a cam and getting my heads ported should I do this all at the same time and get a tune at the end? Also what are the pros beside of a power gain? And are there any cons?

....Power gain?? with E85? doubt it much...

kmarshall2121 · 04-16-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

....Power gain?? with E85? doubt it much...

Reading up on it a bit, I see if you redo your injectors and tune it correctly, more power / torque is possible...

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

Reading up on it a bit, I see if you redo your injectors and tune it correctly, more power / torque is possible...

Yah that's what I heard as well. But would know where I could get all the parts I need?

Homeless Man · 04-16-2015, 06:20 PM

Isn't E85 cheaper but gives u less MPG?

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Isn't E85 cheaper but gives u less MPG?

Yup....

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 07:46 PM

But my main question is if there is a kit available?

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 09:41 PM

Bump.

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 10:38 PM

Seriously?! No one knows a kit or at least knows the parts I can buy separately??

D3R3K · 04-16-2015, 11:18 PM

Just do a flex fuel conversion. You'll need more fuel pump and injector to run it due to it using 30% more fuel. But you could run e85-or 93. Dave Steck has a write up about it.

krisprz2010camaross · 04-16-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by D3R3K

Just do a flex fuel conversion. You'll need more fuel pump and injector to run it due to it using 30% more fuel. But you could run e85-or 93. Dave Steck has a write up about it.

Do you have a link? And where can I get the flex fuel kit?

jd10013 · 04-17-2015, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

Seriously?! No one knows a kit or at least knows the parts I can buy separately??

doesn't that maybe tell you something

Destructo09 · 04-17-2015, 06:48 AM

E85 is more beneficial for force induction guys than N/A guys, I think you'll gain some power, but it's not going to be a significant amount.

It really helps the forced guys because of it's resistance to detonation and it's also alcohol so it cools down the combustion as well allowing them to make more power.

I think you'll find without being supercharged or turbo charged this isn't worth the time and effort.

lexlueger · 04-17-2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo09

E85 is more beneficial for force induction guys than N/A guys, I think you'll gain some power, but it's not going to be a significant amount.

It really helps the forced guys because of it's resistance to detonation and it's also alcohol so it cools down the combustion as well allowing them to make more power.

I think you'll find without being supercharged or turbo charged this isn't worth the time and effort.

THIS.

I swear by the corn for FI though

04-16-2015, 04:31 PM	#1
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04-16-2015, 06:20 PM	#5
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Isn't E85 cheaper but gives u less MPG? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

04-16-2015, 07:46 PM	#7
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	But my main question is if there is a kit available? __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

04-16-2015, 09:41 PM	#8
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Bump. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

04-16-2015, 10:38 PM	#9
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Seriously?! No one knows a kit or at least knows the parts I can buy separately?? __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

04-16-2015, 11:18 PM	#10
D3R3K Sittin side ways Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 232	Just do a flex fuel conversion. You'll need more fuel pump and injector to run it due to it using 30% more fuel. But you could run e85-or 93. Dave Steck has a write up about it. __________________ 850+hp club member Procharger F1-A

04-17-2015, 06:48 AM	#13
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	E85 is more beneficial for force induction guys than N/A guys, I think you'll gain some power, but it's not going to be a significant amount. It really helps the forced guys because of it's resistance to detonation and it's also alcohol so it cools down the combustion as well allowing them to make more power. I think you'll find without being supercharged or turbo charged this isn't worth the time and effort. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)