Anyone running E85?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: portland OR
I just watched Goss's Garage on Motorweek and the subject was E85. He showed several parts that GM sent to the show that are different in a Flex Fuel machine. The fuel pump, a rather large modual that knows what type of fuel is passing through so the PCM knows which of the two fuel programs that are in it to use. The fuel rails are stainless steal. The injectors are larger and it wasn't stated what the fuel tank is made of but if it's steal you have to change that too. I guess this stuff eats some types of metal.
Some things to think about???
Some things to think about???
they mentioned different Fuel tank, Pump, fuel rails, valve seats, and even major parts within the engine..
the main thing they said is its NOT a simple conversion and Definatly not cost effective.. i see NO advantage in running E85 in our engines.. at least not while under warranty. save the $$$$ and buy e85 compatible vehicle from the start.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,275
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From: Vancouver WA
Funny I also saw that same episode this weekend
they mentioned different Fuel tank, Pump, fuel rails, valve seats, and even major parts within the engine..
the main thing they said is its NOT a simple conversion and Definatly not cost effective.. i see NO advantage in running E85 in our engines.. at least not while under warranty. save the $$$$ and buy e85 compatible vehicle from the start.
they mentioned different Fuel tank, Pump, fuel rails, valve seats, and even major parts within the engine..
the main thing they said is its NOT a simple conversion and Definatly not cost effective.. i see NO advantage in running E85 in our engines.. at least not while under warranty. save the $$$$ and buy e85 compatible vehicle from the start.
