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a2j · 09-24-2007, 09:51 AM

so do I have to modify anything in the car besides fuel pump and injectors to run E85 on my VR4?

NotUrSistersMX5 · 09-24-2007, 10:47 AM

ive heard you also have to reinforce older fuel systems as it eats out the fuel lines easier and stuff? but i hope not. youll get slightly less good mpg too right?

id love to run e85 with my cars... but i dont have the supporting EMS to do so >.<

eldos1 · 09-24-2007, 08:39 PM

some say that because of most unleaded running 10% ethanol, most fuel systems are safe for e85. The gas in e85 helps keep your fuel system from drying out. True, it will be harder on components, but most should last the life of the car. I also read that you should change your fuel filter with in a few weeks, because of sludge in the tank coming loose. I guess it's like running system cleaner all the time.
There are fuel system additives clamming that they help coat the fuel system for protection also.

SilverBullet · 09-25-2007, 06:52 AM

So it'd be possible to run E85 just by upgrading the fuel system to larger injectors and high flow pump/lines, and adding a fuel controller?

a2j · 09-26-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

So it'd be possible to run E85 just by upgrading the fuel system to larger injectors and high flow pump/lines, and adding a fuel controller?

what if not to upgrade? just for daily normal driving? or on highway?

Nater3kgtVR4 · 09-26-2007, 11:58 AM

So What would be better? Switching to E85 or staying with 91+Methanol to run higher Boost? How much more Octane is the E85?

eldos1 · 09-26-2007, 07:35 PM

E85 is 100 to 105 Octane and you can pull it right out of the pump.
Today it's still $2.09 in Denver. Whats the price for the 91+Methanol option?

coz · 09-27-2007, 12:42 AM

ive been running e85 since 2004, no fuel related problems so far.

a2j · 09-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coz

ive been running e85 since 2004, no fuel related problems so far.

did you do any modifications to your car?

kihtay · 09-29-2007, 07:06 PM

Just FYI- it is alot harsher on the fuel filter and it'll blacken the oil sooner.

09-24-2007, 09:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
a2j Driving While Ukrainian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WI Drives: Red Car Trader Rating: (1)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? so do I have to modify anything in the car besides fuel pump and injectors to run E85 on my VR4?

09-24-2007, 10:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
NotUrSistersMX5 New User Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? ive heard you also have to reinforce older fuel systems as it eats out the fuel lines easier and stuff? but i hope not. youll get slightly less good mpg too right? id love to run e85 with my cars... but i dont have the supporting EMS to do so >.<

09-24-2007, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
eldos1 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? some say that because of most unleaded running 10% ethanol, most fuel systems are safe for e85. The gas in e85 helps keep your fuel system from drying out. True, it will be harder on components, but most should last the life of the car. I also read that you should change your fuel filter with in a few weeks, because of sludge in the tank coming loose. I guess it's like running system cleaner all the time. There are fuel system additives clamming that they help coat the fuel system for protection also.

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SilverBullet Large Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Tulsa, OK Trader Rating: (8)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? So it'd be possible to run E85 just by upgrading the fuel system to larger injectors and high flow pump/lines, and adding a fuel controller? __________________ Help support my city! http://wowwowwewow.myminicity.com/ For Sale - 1994 Dodge Stealth RT/TT - $10,500

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Nater3kgtVR4 Member since May 2001 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Drives: 91' 19T VR4 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? So What would be better? Switching to E85 or staying with 91+Methanol to run higher Boost? How much more Octane is the E85? __________________

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09-26-2007, 07:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
eldos1 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? E85 is 100 to 105 Octane and you can pull it right out of the pump. Today it's still $2.09 in Denver. Whats the price for the 91+Methanol option?

09-27-2007, 12:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
coz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sweden Drives: 3000GT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? ive been running e85 since 2004, no fuel related problems so far. __________________ 11,7 sec. with td04HL 16T 7cm2, aem ems, 720cc, port/polish, etc.. ...2.16 in. inducer on its way...

09-29-2007, 07:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
kihtay Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? Just FYI- it is alot harsher on the fuel filter and it'll blacken the oil sooner.