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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Sup guys, I have been reading more into going the E85 route on my build and came across this article. Figured its some interesting reading for you guys on E85 or going E85 ect....

http://www.injectordynamics.com/AlcoholArticle.html
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Unless you looking for serious horse power its not worth it. not many locations and e85 spoils quick and damages fuel system when left sitting.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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finding locations is a hassle.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by baadhabit
finding locations is a hassle.
We lucky here in SFL, i have 3 stations near my house
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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I guess no one is reading the article....
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by S14eva1
I guess no one is reading the article....
who cares about that....

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by n!k0y@
who cares about that....

LOL this coming from the guy that has blowin up how many motors now???? ;P a little more knowledge from short readings never hurts pancho
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 96sc300
LOL this coming from the guy that has blowin up how many motors now???? ;P a little more knowledge from short readings never hurts pancho
and you know the reasons why i blew the motors??? SMH
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by n!k0y@
and you know the reasons why i blew the motors??? SMH
Better yet, do you know why ? I Never said I did and not saying it was due to anything in the readings above. Just simply stating that a little more knowledge can go a long way

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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 96sc300
Better yet, do you know why ? I Never said I did and not saying it was due to anything in the readings above. Just simply stating that a little more knowledge can go a long way
vete pal carajo parcero
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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In SFLA, we dont have to worry about mixture as much it varies abour 5%. I love E85. Get it tuned right and maintain your car right.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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I've been running E85 for about 1.5 years now in my SC with no real issues. Of course I did change/upgrade all fuel lines to teflon lined stainless. I would be careful with aluminum that is not anodized, being in constant contact with E85 - the alcohol can attack it after some time. If you're going to run aluminum bodied pumps in the tank, I would recommend they be alcohol compatible and anodized. I have no fuel pumps in my tank.

On the other hand, E85 is awesome - loads of boost and cheap!!!! With my flexfuel set-up I do not have to worry about mixture ratios - ProEFI takes care of that on the fly for me.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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With my flexfuel set-up I do not have to worry about mixture ratios - ProEFI takes care of that on the fly for me.
Show off!!!!
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Wicked SC
Show off!!!!

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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by n!k0y@
vete pal carajo parcero
Lmao puto
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