Is E85 the way to go for more HP? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OVERPAR73 · 10-14-2016, 09:20 PM

I have been looking at trying to increase my HP close to 800 and have been advised to change over to a dual stage fuel pump, upgrade injectors and install a E-85 system. Can you guys tell me if this is a safe way to go? i've seen a few guys on the forum go this route. I still need to buy the upgraded fuel pump either way and I'm looking at getting ID 1000 injectors (If anybody has some for sale?). Do you guy's have any sugestions on which way to go after you look at my current mods, thanks.

DrkPhx · 10-14-2016, 09:34 PM

Definitely the way to go to help with power especially if you're heavily modded. I recently added the DSX flex fuel kit and I love it.

jc615 · 10-14-2016, 10:16 PM

i have the DSX flex fuel kit and DSX answered all questions I had. I'd give Dave a call and discuss your options with him. There shop in Austin is pretty nice

SSmokinSS · 10-14-2016, 10:30 PM

E85 is awesome in these cars!

Deke736 · 10-14-2016, 10:44 PM

Another DSX conversion here. E85 is a great upgrade

STUNNAH · 10-14-2016, 11:36 PM

Your mods don't show in your signature...Edit your sig. and list your mods above the pic and they will show...I would think for an 800HP build that a alcohol system would be more efficient...For those of us near 600HP E85 is a no brainer...

swiftkart · 10-15-2016, 08:08 AM

Stock bottom LS3 800+rwhp on E85 with a DSX flex fuel kit as well, made 700rwhp on 91 pump gas, E85= 100+ octane, more boost and more timing, I would get ID1300's for a little room to grow, I started with 1000's and made 803hp, have the 1300's now.

MaroSS · 10-15-2016, 09:41 AM

Did you guys just use the DSX kit or you upgraded the entire fuel system as well?

mrvenicess · 10-15-2016, 10:36 AM

I went with a Fore triple pump set up when I did my latest round of mods so I could go E85. 104-107 octane. I'm at 810 to the wheels through a stalled auto on low boost. E85 is great if you have a ready supply of it available and way cheaper than paying $9/gal for 100 octane race gas. I also run meth.

LSA376 · 10-15-2016, 11:20 AM

E85 is awesome however; a few things to remember:

Cold weather affects how the engine starts and runs
Don't let the car sit over winter with a tank of E85 in it
Oil change frequency must be done at half the interval of pump gas

Other than that, the LSA loves E85

brick59 · 10-15-2016, 12:12 PM

DSX flex fuel kit, E85, and a good tune.

ZL1Kid_AL · 10-15-2016, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvenicess

I went with a Fore triple pump set up when I did my latest round of mods so I could go E85. 104-107 octane. I'm at 810 to the wheels through a stalled auto on low boost. E85 is great if you have a ready supply of it available and way cheaper than paying $9/gal for 100 octane race gas. I also run meth.

Still on stock Cubes?? one of the highest Whp numbers I've seen for boost only. Especially through an Auto... Impressive if so

ZL1Kid_AL · 10-15-2016, 10:40 PM

Definitely get some corn. Whole different car on E vs 91-93

Chad's ZL1 · 10-16-2016, 02:29 PM

how much for a kit?

10-14-2016, 09:20 PM	#1
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Is E85 the way to go for more HP? I have been looking at trying to increase my HP close to 800 and have been advised to change over to a dual stage fuel pump, upgrade injectors and install a E-85 system. Can you guys tell me if this is a safe way to go? i've seen a few guys on the forum go this route. I still need to buy the upgraded fuel pump either way and I'm looking at getting ID 1000 injectors (If anybody has some for sale?). Do you guy's have any sugestions on which way to go after you look at my current mods, thanks. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

10-14-2016, 10:30 PM	#4
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	E85 is awesome in these cars! __________________ BUILD THREAD

10-14-2016, 10:44 PM	#5
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Another DSX conversion here. E85 is a great upgrade __________________

10-14-2016, 11:36 PM	#6
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Your mods don't show in your signature...Edit your sig. and list your mods above the pic and they will show...I would think for an 800HP build that a alcohol system would be more efficient...For those of us near 600HP E85 is a no brainer... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

10-15-2016, 09:41 AM	#8
MaroSS ZL1 Drives: 10' SS/RS - Sold; 15' White ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 683 View My Garage	Did you guys just use the DSX kit or you upgraded the entire fuel system as well? __________________

10-14-2016, 09:34 PM	#2
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Definitely the way to go to help with power especially if you're heavily modded. I recently added the DSX flex fuel kit and I love it.

10-14-2016, 10:16 PM	#3
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	i have the DSX flex fuel kit and DSX answered all questions I had. I'd give Dave a call and discuss your options with him. There shop in Austin is pretty nice

10-15-2016, 08:08 AM	#7
swiftkart Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 693	Stock bottom LS3 800+rwhp on E85 with a DSX flex fuel kit as well, made 700rwhp on 91 pump gas, E85= 100+ octane, more boost and more timing, I would get ID1300's for a little room to grow, I started with 1000's and made 803hp, have the 1300's now.

10-15-2016, 10:36 AM	#9
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I went with a Fore triple pump set up when I did my latest round of mods so I could go E85. 104-107 octane. I'm at 810 to the wheels through a stalled auto on low boost. E85 is great if you have a ready supply of it available and way cheaper than paying $9/gal for 100 octane race gas. I also run meth.

10-15-2016, 11:20 AM	#10
LSA376 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 62	E85 is awesome however; a few things to remember: Cold weather affects how the engine starts and runs Don't let the car sit over winter with a tank of E85 in it Oil change frequency must be done at half the interval of pump gas Other than that, the LSA loves E85 __________________ 417, Callies Magnum Crank, Oliver Rods, JE Pistons, Lingenfelter Heads, Comp Cam, Magnuson Heartbeat, 28% Pulley, E-85, Squash Fuel System, Afco, Rotofab, BMR, Hotchkis, Corsa, Kooks, IDA1300's, Comp Cam, Springs, Push Rods, Trunions, Nitrous Outlet, RPM 6-point cage, garage built

10-15-2016, 12:12 PM	#11
brick59 Sucker Punch Drives: 2013 Black ZL1, 2007 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 275	DSX flex fuel kit, E85, and a good tune. __________________ 427 Dart SHP Pro LS Block, Callies Magnum Crank, Callies Ultra I Beam Rods, Diamond Pistons, AGP twin Turbos 6865, Mast heads, Cam Motion LLR cam, Morel tie bar lifters, Crower roller rockers, NW 103MM TB, ID2600 XDS, Fore Triple, DSX, E85, ARH Turbo Headers, Corsa, Jakes stage 5 4L80, Circle D, RPM Roll Bar, BMR, Carlyle Racing 15" conversion kit.

10-15-2016, 10:40 PM	#13
ZL1Kid_AL Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 462	Definitely get some corn. Whole different car on E vs 91-93 __________________ 750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce

10-16-2016, 02:29 PM	#14
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	how much for a kit?