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nan 07-15-2012 08:33 AM
E 85 and COMPRESSION
 
Has anyone ran e85 with 15:5:1?
I have heard yes and no ,I want real answers - like I run --- comp. and it runs fine or it doesn't run very good etc. THANKS!!

cncmotorsports 10-22-2012 05:41 AM
Re: E 85 and COMPRESSION
 
Originally Posted by nan
Has anyone ran e85 with 15:5:1?
I have heard yes and no ,I want real answers - like I run --- comp. and it runs fine or it doesn't run very good etc. THANKS!!
EFI maybe with proper tuning. Carburetor, no way.
E85 has an octane rating of around 105.

dparker 10-22-2012 06:56 AM
how about with a flying toilet

jmarksdragster 10-22-2012 07:22 PM
We've run 14.5 to 1 with no issues. Once I get through the upcoming carb challenge I plan to try it on my 15.5 to 1 SB2. If you do want to try it start conservative on the timing and sneak up on the tune.


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