Considering E85 conversion.
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Considering E85 conversion.
I have a 2002 C5Z with a NON intercooled Maggie MP112 and LG Motorsports longtubes. Right now I'm making 465 rwhp and a friend of mine tells me I could gain 25-35 hp converting to E85.
I know I'd need bigger injectors (right now I have 42lb). Would my stock pump hold up or would I need to upgrade? Or boost-a-pump?
Thanks
Matt
I know I'd need bigger injectors (right now I have 42lb). Would my stock pump hold up or would I need to upgrade? Or boost-a-pump?
Thanks
Matt
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Sure: you will run out of pump.
Since your car is 2002, it is very easy to switch to a bigger pump. Furthermore, trying to save some bucks with fuel system is just crazy. I don't mean you would, but as a general comment.
Since your car is 2002, it is very easy to switch to a bigger pump. Furthermore, trying to save some bucks with fuel system is just crazy. I don't mean you would, but as a general comment.
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I have a 2002 C5Z with a NON intercooled Maggie MP112 and LG Motorsports longtubes. Right now I'm making 465 rwhp and a friend of mine tells me I could gain 25-35 hp converting to E85.
I know I'd need bigger injectors (right now I have 42lb). Would my stock pump hold up or would I need to upgrade? Or boost-a-pump?
Thanks
Matt
I know I'd need bigger injectors (right now I have 42lb). Would my stock pump hold up or would I need to upgrade? Or boost-a-pump?
Thanks
Matt
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It really makes very little sense when you look at the $$:power yield ratio.
For the money, I would recommend a small shot of nitrous. Those blowers LOVE nitrous. a 50 shot would cool things down nicely and you can expect to yield about 75 whp from it. With only a 50 shot, you can run it quite a bit before you go through a bottle.
For the money, I would recommend a small shot of nitrous. Those blowers LOVE nitrous. a 50 shot would cool things down nicely and you can expect to yield about 75 whp from it. With only a 50 shot, you can run it quite a bit before you go through a bottle.
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E85 complicates matters as you cannot find it at every station. Meth is worse from a maintenance perspective as it adds additional hardware to the car and requires ongoing attention.
I'm sure there are some Maggie gurus around, but you might be able to achieve your goals with a pulley swap or better yet add an IC and a smaller pulley.
I'm sure there are some Maggie gurus around, but you might be able to achieve your goals with a pulley swap or better yet add an IC and a smaller pulley.
