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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Saw this:

"Pulled the RPO code for you.
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LT1 2014 2014 ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 6.2L, DI, AFM, VVT, HO, E85 MAX, ALUM 6.2 (LT1)"
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If so B_G was spot on for this item....

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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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yes if you add E85 to a C7 you'll gain 100hp


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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Nope..Not that much...Prob only a small bit 40-50 hp if done right...
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by texel
Saw this:

"Pulled the RPO code for you.
Quote:
LT1 2014 2014 ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 6.2L, DI, AFM, VVT, HO, E85 MAX, ALUM 6.2 (LT1)"
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On this LS1TECH thread: http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation...flex-fuel.html

If so B_G was spot on for this item....

Cheers
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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The plot thickens! Thanks for the intel
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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Definitely makes things interesting thats its even listed along with the other acronyms. Makes me thing it will be a big deal.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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I want to believe this however, don't forget that the LT1 will be placed in many platforms throughout GM. Today all V8's are flex fuel unless it's in the camaro or corvette
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