New E85 web forum site

[Jeff88coupe]

Thought I'd pass this along to anyone on here running or intersted in E85

http://www.e85performance.net/forums/index.php

[mustangboy]

E85, what is that?

[MADMOD]

I would like to convert but it seems like it would be way to much money:o

[cstreu1026]

injectors, pump, and tune.

[cstreu1026]

unless you already have bigger injectors or fuel pump.

[Jeff88coupe]

I would like to convert but it seems like it would be way to much money:o


It is only really worth messing with if you need a 100+ octane fuel to get the most out of your combination. Like if you have a 11:1+ compression/boost/nitrous combo where you have to mix in race gas at the track...or have to sacrafice some hp by running less timing. I only run it since I run nitrous most of the time at the track now. Keeps me from having to find/get 110 lead race gas to mix in with pump 93 every time I go to the track.

[Black92LX]

I filled up last time with it for $3.36 when regular was $4.09.

I got 15 mpg as opposed to 17mpg.

E85 Price Cost per mile: $0.224
Miles per dollar: 4.464

Gas Price Cost per mile: $0.241
Miles per dollar: 4.156

Saved me a little money.
I see pros and cons to the E85 stuff. My Explorer is Flex Fuel so as long as it's 60 cents cheaper I come out on top. If not I will just stick to regular.

But much more added benefits can be added to the performance world than a simple miles per dollar calculation that I ran.

[nskaats]

I've been interested in it for a while. I'm considering building my Formula to run on both pump gas an E85 with different programs. That way I can still participate in the Pump Gas Drags whenever I get the car done. I love the potential with E85 and I plan on taking advantage of some cheap high octane fuel!

[PaulFiveOh]

My turbo build, when it's done, will be running E85.

Dayton 5.0 is tuning it.

[Mista Bone]

E85 not worth it on east side of town.

Mariemont Marathon E85 is only a dime a gallon cheaper than 87 octane for example.

[PaulFiveOh]

E85 is a scam bro, when its marketed to people as saving them money.

How ever, when marketed as cheap race gas (never), it is perfect!

[cstreu1026]

Yup its loads cheaper than even Turbo Blue not to mention the price of something like C16.

[PaulFiveOh]

I think the octane level, when the volume is increased is like 105 or something close.

[cstreu1026]

Yup E85 checks in around 105.