E85?
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E85?
So i was watching the ALMS races, and began wondering about how one would go about converting an engine to run on E85? I really can't find a reason not to look into it, as its cheaper, burns cooler, and has a higher octane. The only downside is the obvious scarcity of stations... So anyways, whats required for a conversion, and why can't a normal gas engine run it? Thanks.
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So i was watching the ALMS races, and began wondering about how one would go about converting an engine to run on E85? I really can't find a reason not to look into it, as its cheaper, burns cooler, and has a higher octane. The only downside is the obvious scarcity of stations... So anyways, whats required for a conversion, and why can't a normal gas engine run it? Thanks.
The basics to run it are the required fuel, and usually replacing any rubber lines in the fuel system(Though I've read some people have had no corrosion problems with the rubber)
Last edited by blackhalo; Mar 18, 2012 at 06:31 PM.
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So i was watching the ALMS races, and began wondering about how one would go about converting an engine to run on E85? I really can't find a reason not to look into it, as its cheaper, burns cooler, and has a higher octane. The only downside is the obvious scarcity of stations... So anyways, whats required for a conversion, and why can't a normal gas engine run it? Thanks.
N/A motors benefit from it too.
Last edited by C5Natie; Mar 18, 2012 at 06:53 PM.
