E85 enthanol conversion

Old 12-16-2007, 07:13 PM
  #1  
gasalley
Member
CRAFTSMAN
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 53
Default E85 enthanol conversion

:?: does anyone know what it takes to convert a carburated engine to E85 enthanol? I heard you need a stainless fuel tanks, will a poly tank work? what about fuel lines?
I would like to use E85 in my `47 Coupe for the performance increase.
gasalley is offline  
Old 12-17-2007, 03:52 PM
  #2  
johnracer
Senior Member
DYNO OPERATOR
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Rifle Colorado
Posts: 585
Default

Ethanol is a lot like methanol as far as corrosion is concerned, so a poly or stainless tank should work fine. A buddy of mine ran 100% ethanol with a carb a few years back and ran great. Better cooling and more power. He picked up a little over 2 tenths over gas in his 10 sec Chevelle. I suggest you talk to Dave Slatton of Slatten Racing Engines in Fort Collins Co about switching to E85. He runs it exclusively in his cars....
johnracer is offline  
Old 01-01-2008, 07:45 AM
  #3  
gasalley
Member
CRAFTSMAN
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 53
Default

thanks for the info. I have also found two other places -- classicmtrsprts.com

change2E85.com

these websites have some great info.
gasalley is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell My Personal Information -