E 85 and COMPRESSION

Old 07-15-2012, 08:33 AM
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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!!
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Old 10-22-2012, 05:41 AM
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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.
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Old 10-22-2012, 06:56 AM
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how about with a flying toilet
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:22 PM
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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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