E85 tuning on Pro Charger setup.
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I know this isn't the OP's first go-around by any means. Interested to see what he's using for a new pump, etc.
Dave was wanting to look at mine over the winter to see what needed to be changed, but the pump is going to be a huge issue.
Dave was wanting to look at mine over the winter to see what needed to be changed, but the pump is going to be a huge issue.
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Basically anything thats modern.
87
89
91
91 (No Ethanol
E85 / Diesel
However we still only have a select few with "true" 93. And they are closing down one after another, and swapping to 91.
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Obviously when the Z06 comes out we all get to see the changes in that pump, if the few aftermarket companies haven't come out with one already. Until then, with people making 1,200 rwhp, and no pump failures reported on the forums looks like we are all lucking out.
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I am planning on trying this out as well on my car, but it's an all motor setup. Boost will be a better test...
Most people I have talked to said it's just not going to be possible w/ the stock fuel system, but color me intrigued.
Most people I have talked to said it's just not going to be possible w/ the stock fuel system, but color me intrigued.
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Honestly I do not see why it wouldnt work on an all motor setup.
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We'll see. We should have my motor back in the car tomorrow, maybe on the dyno for some preliminary tuning on Friday. My plan is to cruise and dial in driveability tuning this weekend, then next week try E85 if this works even remotely in your car. But I think your efforts will be in vain, so I hope you didn't fill her up with a full tank lol
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He is using the stock pump for now.
Obviously when the Z06 comes out we all get to see the changes in that pump, if the few aftermarket companies haven't come out with one already. Until then, with people making 1,200 rwhp, and no pump failures reported on the forums looks like we are all lucking out.
Obviously when the Z06 comes out we all get to see the changes in that pump, if the few aftermarket companies haven't come out with one already. Until then, with people making 1,200 rwhp, and no pump failures reported on the forums looks like we are all lucking out.
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If this actually goes well, you've really pioneered something here (and risked a lot in the process) - but that's what we're all in it for when we go big.
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I'm just over here like... Who wants to put a flex fuel sensor on one? Lol.
I am shocked that the injection window isn't stretching too long on ethanol (unless it is supplemented by meth).
I am shocked that the injection window isn't stretching too long on ethanol (unless it is supplemented by meth).