I post against ethanol fuel because American education has replaced solid science with fuzzy science over the last 30yrs. In that light, it should not suprise that the facts are skipped over and the replys take the form antagonism. Oh, and the sexual innunendo from LS3_E85_Corvette is rich - - when you have nothing intelligent to say . . . . gutter language is the last refuge..

Really, I wouldn't give a damn what fuel anybody ran in their Corvette, except one fuel, E85 has a major negative on society. That no one cares about the impact on the food supply or the costs to the poor is very telling.

 

I have no idea, but I'm looking to run 10.5s on stock heads and stock compression.

My car is making right under 400rwhp through a 3200 stall converter.

Currently running 11.29 and I'm adding 238/242 110lsa cam, ported throttle body, E85 and skinnies.

 

That's a really good ET with your power level currently. I'm sure Mid 10's will happen without a doubt. Keep us posted as you add stuff.

 

Autos with loose torque converters never dyno high.

I've seen more than one dyno in my searching showing the difference between locked and unlocked converters being 25-35rwhp.

 

I actually do IT work for a very successful company at which point I should not need to explain myself to you. My "gutter language" comes from my age more than likely (25). I was raised on a enormous amount of "your momma" jokes due to MTV.

Listen... E85 is a outstanding fuel and makes outstanding power which happens to be half the price of race gas... also, is safer for the environment. I am glad to say Americans are getting money for what I pump in my tank. I bet you are the same guy who flips out if someone buys "Chinese" headers when people should be paying top $$$$ for american made racing parts. Which is completely hypocritical in this scenario.

As we speak they are scientifically engineering a specific corn to yield 100% more ethanol per bushel. This new corn will almost double the the amount of ethanol produced compared to "corn feed" you care so much about. Could your science 30 years ago do that boss? NO! you would rather dig in the ground at eat up a resource that is eventually going to run out.

Even if you are right and it is driving up the price of our food. That might be a good thing. Half of America is over weight anyway. I wish they would make McDonald's hamburger as much as a pack of cigarettes.

I will stop ranting and just do a wicked *** burn out in my E85 corvette and look forward to the next time I have to fill up my tank.

 

I'm guessing you get a better 60' time in a loose? Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Generally...it has to do with several factors though.

 

I run a manual transmission and will be looking for a set of slicks for the track. I wan to get deep into the 11's as well.

 

Really, I wouldn't give a damn what fuel anybody ran in their Corvette, except one fuel, E85 has a major negative on society. That no one cares about the impact on the food supply or the costs to the poor is very telling.[/QUOTE]

Brownings post makes sense. It's just not the discussion we are looking for. I understand E-85 is probably a bad idea overall, but even if no one buys it they will produce it because it is already subsidised. In fact I would venture a guess that any E-85 overproduction is automatically purchased by the US gov. for "reserves" thus using or not using it will not impact the overall numbers produced. I would say there are at least 100 other issues with the gov. and economy that are much worse than the whole E-85 debate.

So back on topic please. Does anyone know of ill effects of E-85 on a corvette, especially related to long-term storage? Thanks for all of the info and I hope this thread gets even more replies as anyone looking to do a conversion to E-85 could use this information provided.

 

anyone know the injector duty cycle rate of a stock ls3?

 

I don't know for sure however, i would believe 60%. Close to 2/3 of what E85 runs.

 

i was told Stock c6 z06 need to have 30% more injector then stock just to run E85, i just bought 80lb injectors.. 60lbs would have been fine but there was a deal on the 80lb's so i got them

 

After reading this post and the insane, bat shi+ crazy rantings of a friggin lunatic!
Im swapping my S/C'd car to E85.