E-85
05-08-17, 09:18 PM
#1
E-85
Are any other carbed turbo cars using E-85?
I have been a little rich in the primaries and I can't go any smaller on my air bleeds. So rather than fixing the problem I just tossed in some E-85 in the tank. I'm using about 1:4 mix of E-85 to gasoline.
I'm loving it so far. I really didn't fix my richness; it did bring it down to a tolerable 12.3:1 at cruise. BUT the benefits on the turbo are insane. It boosts sooooooo freaking fast, and I think I can get away with putting some more timing into it.
I'm thinking about making a permanent switch. So are there any other people who are on the E-85 trip? Are yall having any issues with the overall dirtiness of the fuel?
I have been a little rich in the primaries and I can't go any smaller on my air bleeds. So rather than fixing the problem I just tossed in some E-85 in the tank. I'm using about 1:4 mix of E-85 to gasoline.
I'm loving it so far. I really didn't fix my richness; it did bring it down to a tolerable 12.3:1 at cruise. BUT the benefits on the turbo are insane. It boosts sooooooo freaking fast, and I think I can get away with putting some more timing into it.
I'm thinking about making a permanent switch. So are there any other people who are on the E-85 trip? Are yall having any issues with the overall dirtiness of the fuel?
05-09-17, 10:48 PM
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we've been running E85 in the race car for a couple of seasons now, and its been really great.
it seems nicer to deal with than gasoline. the engine really likes it too, we've been running a junkyard engine in two race classes for more than 2 seasons.
even in a miata, we gained 3-5 hp across the board, and we think temps stay under control better.
the bad part is that you need about 30% more volume than gasoline. it also has less lubricity, so things like fuel pumps live shorter lives. with a rotary, you may want to run a different premix
it seems nicer to deal with than gasoline. the engine really likes it too, we've been running a junkyard engine in two race classes for more than 2 seasons.
even in a miata, we gained 3-5 hp across the board, and we think temps stay under control better.
the bad part is that you need about 30% more volume than gasoline. it also has less lubricity, so things like fuel pumps live shorter lives. with a rotary, you may want to run a different premix