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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Is 10% Ethanol fuel a problem for our rotaries?

Did a small search but could not find a specific answer.

I live in upstate NY and unfortunately I cannot get gasoline that does not have 10% ethanol added. I may be able to get some from a distributor, but not sure about availability and cost.

My car is modded with open intake, exhaust, ignition, SMIC, larger injectors, stock twins, last dyno 333rwhp.

Have not driven in it in over a year, pending expendable cash to go single, rebuild engine, etc etc.


Thanks for input.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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factory ECU?

you're fine running the 10% ethanol fuels.

myself & others are attempting to run our cars on E85 just to let you know.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Ethanol was being added to gas even back in the 90's when our cars were new. The owner's manual even said it's acceptable. I just wouldn't exceed 10%.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Thank you. Just wanted to make sure. Not so sure if its worth looking for straight up gas.

Haven't been on the forum for a long time. I'm about to take my 7 back out, and getting excited to drive it.

Thanks
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