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leet · 11-14-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vr4_rider

Hey, I have 560CC Evo Injectors (which really flow a little bit more than 560CC) and a 255Walbro and a PRO-M MAFTUNER (with no timing control).

SHOULD I SWITCH

When you guys say upgrade your fuel system...what do you intend to include? Just pump and injectors? OR lines, too?

Also, the people running e85, have you changed your fuel filter yet? If so, how often? What are the maintenance (fuel component related) to run this?

I have a station in my town, so if you guys (no noobies) say it's good to go, I am going to try it.

T

I was able to get a 4:1 mix of 91:E85 with 580's and 13g's at 20lbs before I started running out of fuel

a2j · 11-14-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lethal_vr4

No offensive, but if I were you I would go back and look at your setup. Running E85 on a stock fuel system *especially with no logging capablity is a BAD, BAD thing.

what so bad about it. maybe there is something that I don't know about.

I'm getting data logger soon. and changed my fuel filter 4 months ago.

vr4_rider · 11-14-2007, 10:05 PM

Thanks, Tom.

Now, a more important question:

Will the e85 eat the lining of my gas tank? WHO had to replace their fuel filter because they made the switch to e85?

leet · 11-14-2007, 10:51 PM

I was using it for about 2 years and never had any problems

you don't have to worry about alcohol eating away at the seals and stuff on modern cars

lethal_vr4 · 11-15-2007, 04:58 AM

Trung,

Just pump and injectors, though a pressure regulator is nice to have too.

Most people change the fuel filter about a month after the switch as the ethanol will act as a cleaning agent for your tank/lines.

If your not running high boost why bother going to e85?

vr4_rider · 11-15-2007, 05:39 AM

That's true...I was thinking about switching once I get my other car.

lethal_vr4 · 11-15-2007, 07:52 AM

Other car?

vr4_rider · 11-15-2007, 07:56 AM

Yeah, I bought Ford's old car. It didnt have an engine...

I might try the e85 and see if I can get better gas mileage...lol.

a2j · 11-15-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vr4_rider

Yeah, I bought Ford's old car. It didnt have an engine...

I might try the e85 and see if I can get better gas mileage...lol.

better gas mileage? I don't think so. it will be the opposite.

vr4_rider · 11-15-2007, 08:33 PM

I get 10 mpg...tell me I can't get better...hahaha.

No matter how I drive and at what psi, I always get the same gas mileage per tank. I always put in 5 gallons exactly, and I always get about 49-52 miles before I refill another 5 gallons.

When my boost was set at 14 psi, I was getting 10mpg. It's set to 6 psi and I still get 10mpg...what the hell.

11-14-2007, 10:05 PM	#63 (permalink)
vr4_rider USMC Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Drives: '93 Vr4; '06 675cc Trader Rating: (10)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? Thanks, Tom. Now, a more important question: Will the e85 eat the lining of my gas tank? WHO had to replace their fuel filter because they made the switch to e85? __________________ Trung [1993 Pearl Black VR-4] Appearance//1999 Front end//ground controls w/ adj. rear control arms//18x9 5Zigen 5ZR wrapped in 245 front, 275/35/ZR18 Falkens//DR Racing Black lugnuts Mods//GReddy EBC Spec-II//Greedy Type-S BOV//Unorthodox UD pulley//ATR Downpipe//IPS Single Shot Magnaflow//255 Walbro pump//GReddy Profec Spec II EBC//JET tuned ECU//AutoMeter Boost gauge//HKS Turbo Timer//Gutted Hi-Flow DynoMaxx CC//Vac Reduction//EGR Block off//PRO-M 80mm MAS and MAF-T Tuner//EVO 8 560cc injectors //Shriver's datalogger Turbos: 13Tx2 Current Problem(s): Cherries in the rear view mirror In the Process: Nothing Want to Trade/Buy: Cams and springs, non-OEM clutch and flywheel...

11-14-2007, 10:51 PM	#64 (permalink)
leet Now with 100% more NSX Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Belgium / Michigan Drives: 95 NSX-T Trader Rating: (24)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? I was using it for about 2 years and never had any problems you don't have to worry about alcohol eating away at the seals and stuff on modern cars

11-15-2007, 04:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
lethal_vr4 NG '03 6th Floor Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Drives: 92 VR4/ 01 Lightning Trader Rating: (57)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? Trung, Just pump and injectors, though a pressure regulator is nice to have too. Most people change the fuel filter about a month after the switch as the ethanol will act as a cleaning agent for your tank/lines. If your not running high boost why bother going to e85? __________________ Web log: http://apps.blackflagracing.com/Blog/ The Armada '93 Sandstone Gray 3000GT VR-4 2006 3SI Ride of the Year 2007 All Mitsu Cookout, 1st Place 1st Gen 3/S '92 Fiji Blue 3000GT VR-4 2004 All Mitsu Cookout, 1st Place 1st Gen 3/S 2005 NG Quick 8 AWD Unlimited 1/4 Mile Qualifier. BLACK FLAG RACING '92 Emerald Green Pearl Stealth RT/TT 3.5L, 15Gs, AEM EMS

11-15-2007, 05:39 AM	#66 (permalink)
vr4_rider USMC Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Drives: '93 Vr4; '06 675cc Trader Rating: (10)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? That's true...I was thinking about switching once I get my other car.

11-15-2007, 07:52 AM	#67 (permalink)
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11-15-2007, 07:56 AM	#68 (permalink)
vr4_rider USMC Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Drives: '93 Vr4; '06 675cc Trader Rating: (10)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? Yeah, I bought Ford's old car. It didnt have an engine... I might try the e85 and see if I can get better gas mileage...lol.

11-15-2007, 08:33 PM	#70 (permalink)
vr4_rider USMC Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Drives: '93 Vr4; '06 675cc Trader Rating: (10)	Re: E85 Powered VR4? I get 10 mpg...tell me I can't get better...hahaha. No matter how I drive and at what psi, I always get the same gas mileage per tank. I always put in 5 gallons exactly, and I always get about 49-52 miles before I refill another 5 gallons. When my boost was set at 14 psi, I was getting 10mpg. It's set to 6 psi and I still get 10mpg...what the hell.