e85?

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by matt03, May 17, 2015.

  1. matt03
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    Hey guys so I'm considering going to e85 in the near future. My modds right now are large tmic, elh, up pipe, turbo back exhaust, forge bov, aps hard inlet, cold air intake, duel boost controllers, tgv delet and an open source tune. I have access to a set of modded injectors so all I would need is a fuel pump. My question is what are your views on e85, mpg, and power I would see after the e85. The other problem is I don't have a way to switch between e85 and 91 so is e85 still that hard to find?

    Let me know what you guys think 20150507_202438.jpg
     
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    There are litterally 100's of threads on the internet about this very thing....
     
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    More torque, less mpg's.
     
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    What he said. Be prepared to plan fuel stops especially if traveling or switching back to gas. May want to switch in the winter time to gas. I have the Keen Driver app on my phone and it is very helpful. e85 is like crack. Once you have it you don't want to give it up.
     
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    I think i saw your car last night at Maple Grove AMC around 7pm, parked a few spots over in the wingless silver 14' STI.

    An Accessport would be the best if you want to switch back and fourth. To optimize power, you will want bigger injectors (which looks like you have), fuel pump and of course a NF/Nuke tune :)

    The power bump is well worth it. Mileage definitely goes down but the price at the pump is cheaper, so in most cases it's a wash.
     
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    Yep that was me at the theater. I'm just tossing around the idea mostly because it's a lot cheaper than a turbo upgrade. I want a little more power out of it with the great spool time that I have now
     
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    If you are semi computer savvy, the tactrix cable and a laptop (if you have one) can save a some cash you would spend on a Accessport. If cheap is were you are going.