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john910 11-10-2009 07:42 AM

e-85
 
does anyone have pros and cons of converting over to e-85. we have a sbc 355 with 2 .02 valves, 292 501 lift cam, in a 32 austin. our problem is it has a small rad. temp gets to 210 . thought it would let it run cooler. thanks for any help. looking at quick fuel convertion kit.

curtisreed 11-10-2009 07:47 AM

Is this a race car or street car?

Curtis

john910 11-10-2009 08:01 AM

e-85
 
its a drag car 1.65 -68 60 foot, 10.20's 1/4

slowmotion 11-10-2009 01:25 PM

E-85
 
Here's a guy that has been helpful in the past with e-85. http://www.marksullens.com/

Dahlton 11-12-2009 11:12 PM

I have one question. how high compression ratio should it be when running on e85 and roots blower? 10,11??

zipper06 11-13-2009 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by Dahlton
I have one question. how high compression ratio should it be when running on e85 and roots blower? 10,11??

Why would you even want too run E85, with a 540 blown alcohol motor? when you can buy alcohol for $2.00/$2.50 a gal.
I used to run 13.5 with a 540 with a Littlefield 1471 @30% overdrive in a Rodek blk. with solid Brodix heads and that was over 20 yrs. ago.

Zip.

john910 11-14-2009 03:20 PM

e-85
 
well has anyone switched over and what was your results. thaks for any input

Dahlton 11-15-2009 03:51 AM

i want to use e85 because it is not legal to run methanol on the street.

zipper06 11-15-2009 08:45 AM


Originally Posted by Dahlton
i want to use e85 because it is not legal to run methanol on the street.

OOPS!!! :oops:

Didn't know that, no experience with E85.

Zip.

Dahlton 11-20-2009 02:21 AM


Originally Posted by zipper06

Originally Posted by Dahlton
i want to use e85 because it is not legal to run methanol on the street.

OOPS!!! :oops:

Didn't know that, no experience with E85.

Zip.

is it legal to run methanol on the street in USA?


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