Can I run E85?
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Drifting
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From: Charlotte NC
Can I run E85?
So I went to the Wannagofast event here in NC a few weeks ago - and saw a ton of ZR1's running E85 and other power adders.
I have a 2005 C6 - LS2 block - LS9 cam - CNC ported LS3 heads - and an E-Force TVS2300.
I also have Kooks long tube headers - and I am running the Edelbrock 3.25" pulley.
On the fuel side - I have 1000cc/95lb hr Fuel Injectors - and the z06 fuel pump that came with the 599 kit.
I am currently making around 8.5 lbs of boost - and making 580 RWHP with a tune from PCM of NC.
With all that being said - do I have big enough injectors / can the z06 fuel pump run e85?
I've been considering getting a flex fuel kit - as they aren't super expensive and getting the 3.0" pulley as well.
I really want 600 wheel - and I think I'd be able to hit that with the smaller pulley and e85.
What are your thoughts?
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I have a 2005 C6 - LS2 block - LS9 cam - CNC ported LS3 heads - and an E-Force TVS2300.
I also have Kooks long tube headers - and I am running the Edelbrock 3.25" pulley.
On the fuel side - I have 1000cc/95lb hr Fuel Injectors - and the z06 fuel pump that came with the 599 kit.
I am currently making around 8.5 lbs of boost - and making 580 RWHP with a tune from PCM of NC.
With all that being said - do I have big enough injectors / can the z06 fuel pump run e85?
I've been considering getting a flex fuel kit - as they aren't super expensive and getting the 3.0" pulley as well.
I really want 600 wheel - and I think I'd be able to hit that with the smaller pulley and e85.
What are your thoughts?
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Last edited by bonecrrusher; Jun 2, 2017 at 03:01 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington South Carolina
i would say, what took you so long?
E85 will be awesome with your setup, however you may need more pump for safety.
Easiest thing to add would be the ECS stage 1 fuel setup or something similar.
E85 will be awesome with your setup, however you may need more pump for safety.
Easiest thing to add would be the ECS stage 1 fuel setup or something similar.
Instructor
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From: Columbus, GA
I make right at 700 to the wheels on spray and run an aeromotive 340 but like jay said go with a walboro my Evo runs a walboro 255 and I can't say I've had problems with it. Walboro is great brand
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drop a 450 in the tank with a racetronix harness and a BAP....problem solved...... ask me how i know.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Charlotte NC
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
I have the flex fuel sensor kit fromt DSX - and I just ordered the 3" pulley.
I've been looking at the ECS Stage 1 E85 Fuel pump kit - has anyone installed that?
How is the fuel pump noise?
That is my only real concern since its external and not in the tank.
I have the flex fuel sensor kit fromt DSX - and I just ordered the 3" pulley.
I've been looking at the ECS Stage 1 E85 Fuel pump kit - has anyone installed that?
How is the fuel pump noise?
That is my only real concern since its external and not in the tank.