E85 Conversion base C6
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E85 Conversion base C6
Hello everyone,
Looking to convert my base C6 auto to E85.
I couldn't find any current E85 articles regarding the "how to"?
I know I'll need a higher volume pump and higher volume injectors.
I will be doing the install personally and I am aware that the car will need a retune afterwards.
Anyone know how much power increase to expect?(C6, Z51, auto, intake, ported T.B., t-stat, colder plugs, long tubes, O/R mid pipes, flow master axle back)
Any help out there will be greatly appreciated as well as any leads to where I could buy the parts myself.
Thanks for the help!
Rod Cuevas
Looking to convert my base C6 auto to E85.
I couldn't find any current E85 articles regarding the "how to"?
I know I'll need a higher volume pump and higher volume injectors.
I will be doing the install personally and I am aware that the car will need a retune afterwards.
Anyone know how much power increase to expect?(C6, Z51, auto, intake, ported T.B., t-stat, colder plugs, long tubes, O/R mid pipes, flow master axle back)
Any help out there will be greatly appreciated as well as any leads to where I could buy the parts myself.
Thanks for the help!
Rod Cuevas
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ercentage.html
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showth...om-OS-Addition
So yes, ECM has the pins needed for the ethanol sensor for flex fuel, and with the sensor, not a problem of tuning it in, since the ECM already has the table for flex fuel as well (just disabled now in your stock tune).
As for E-85, will be pushing about 30% more over standard petrol for the same power ,and as for HP, should be able to push the timing to pick up more HP. But the question comes back to, is the fact that you will be burning more E-85, going to justify burning it 100% of the time instead for basic street driving.
Hence a meth kit will allow you to push the timing as well to gain the same HP, and it's only running when you are deep into the pedal instead.
Considering that I can make a gallon of 50/50 meth for $5, the meth kit will be a lot cheaper over-all for the street car. Meth kit can be build for a couple hundred with controller, you can use your windshield washer tank to pull dual duty, and now just a matter of coming up with place to store Meth until your ready to mix up a few gallons.
http://www.hptuners.com/forum/showth...om-OS-Addition
So yes, ECM has the pins needed for the ethanol sensor for flex fuel, and with the sensor, not a problem of tuning it in, since the ECM already has the table for flex fuel as well (just disabled now in your stock tune).
As for E-85, will be pushing about 30% more over standard petrol for the same power ,and as for HP, should be able to push the timing to pick up more HP. But the question comes back to, is the fact that you will be burning more E-85, going to justify burning it 100% of the time instead for basic street driving.
Hence a meth kit will allow you to push the timing as well to gain the same HP, and it's only running when you are deep into the pedal instead.
Considering that I can make a gallon of 50/50 meth for $5, the meth kit will be a lot cheaper over-all for the street car. Meth kit can be build for a couple hundred with controller, you can use your windshield washer tank to pull dual duty, and now just a matter of coming up with place to store Meth until your ready to mix up a few gallons.
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