Ethanol has less energy per mass than gas but it is worth it as others have said for cooler burn and more power. I can confirm mine runs strong with bolt ons e85 and even with stock manifold
Worth it to switch to e85?
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if you dont have those mpg #'s reversed fire your tuner.
So with just a good 47 lb injector e85 is fine with a good tune from aed? Won't have any other issues with destroying sensors or fuel pumps etc?
Yea something isn't right there.. maybe different driving habits more than the fuel change... cause it is just not possible to gain mpg while using more fuel with e85 than pump 93
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How much power increase did you see with stock manifold
Yes. You will not ruin anything while running e85. The 47lb'ers should be plenty for a bolt on NA car running e85.
You MAY run into o2 sensor issues, however that is rare.
^ yup!
i think its worth every single penny to switch to e85. my car put down 440whp and 391tq with just e85, intake and x-pipe exhaust. With E85 you do spend more fuel but its well worth the power.
i think its worth every single penny to switch to e85. my car put down 440whp and 391tq with just e85, intake and x-pipe exhaust. With E85 you do spend more fuel but its well worth the power.
:lol: at increased MPG after switching to E85.
OP, head over to The Distillery here on SVTP. It will tell you everything you need to know about switching to E85. You will see a decent decrease in MPG, probably around 3-5 MPG depending on how you drive, but if you are looking for more power and a better safety margin for detonation, E85 is for you.
OP, head over to The Distillery here on SVTP. It will tell you everything you need to know about switching to E85. You will see a decent decrease in MPG, probably around 3-5 MPG depending on how you drive, but if you are looking for more power and a better safety margin for detonation, E85 is for you.
Agreed, E85 is like cheap race gas sold at the pump. Use it to push engine tuning to the extreme without the worry of detonation. Darn shame I don't have easy access to it in Pensacola.
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I appreciate all the help, gonna give bbr and shaun@aed a call today, already ordered the injectors.
Dont have a before and after same day switching fuel. Car made 443/392 @6800 rpm on a mustang dyne
That's really good I've heard 15-25hp at wheels. That's probably my next upgrade Thanks
That's really impressive #s for a Mustang Dyno. I think that would put you well above 450/400 on a dynojet.:beer:
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