E85 conversion for economy
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E85 conversion for economy
Can a completely stock EJ series be tuned to run E85 just simply from an economical stand point. Not looking for gobs of power just reliable tune with cheap fuel.
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yes, all you need is a pump and injectors and a tune from a tuner of your choice. Three things to think about.
1. large injectors, pump, and a tune will run about $1200
2. you will make some great power with a safe tune
3. You will get like %25 less MPG's but will also only be paying about $2.50 gal
So in the end does it pay off for you? hope this helps.
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1. large injectors, pump, and a tune will run about $1200
2. you will make some great power with a safe tune
3. You will get like %25 less MPG's but will also only be paying about $2.50 gal
So in the end does it pay off for you? hope this helps.
Matt
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Found this online calculator to see if you still benefit from switching over to E85.
http://etechmn.com/index.php?option=...d=17&Itemid=40
Talk to your prefered tuner and see what they say about trying to tune on stock components and E85.
I haven't seen or heard of anyone trying. Most people are going for the performance aspect of it.
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The best i've been able to get out of a full tank of e85 is 200mi, and that's fwy commuting. I'm confident I could squeeze more out of a tank, but I can't keep my foot out of it, so that ain't gonna happen. Last fill up it was $2.69/gal.
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With E85 you lose about 20-30% MPG, no way around that.
Found this online calculator to see if you still benefit from switching over to E85.
http://etechmn.com/index.php?option=...d=17&Itemid=40
Talk to your prefered tuner and see what they say about trying to tune on stock components and E85.
I haven't seen or heard of anyone trying. Most people are going for the performance aspect of it.
Found this online calculator to see if you still benefit from switching over to E85.
http://etechmn.com/index.php?option=...d=17&Itemid=40
Talk to your prefered tuner and see what they say about trying to tune on stock components and E85.
I haven't seen or heard of anyone trying. Most people are going for the performance aspect of it.
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Wikipedia explains that there is less energy per gallon of e85 compared to gasoline.
That would explain why it’s usually a drop in mileage when switching, and why you need bigger injectors and a higher flow pump for more power.
That would explain why it’s usually a drop in mileage when switching, and why you need bigger injectors and a higher flow pump for more power.
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Ok let's say we think out side the box. There are many ways to extract energy from the motor. Most of those studies have been done without the availability of tuning. Compression Ratios, timing, plug temps, boost pressures. Can all be varied to change the fuel and air mixture. Instead of converting to increase power, convert to increase economy. Say you might lose 25% of the power for an overall economy gain. GM for example has the Flex fuel option. You can put regular gas or E85. How does that work?
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Edmunds tests e85 in a flex fuel Chevy
I'm no tuning guru but I suppose with some black magic on the ecu you could manage to provide a little economy at the expense of power (reduced boost, leaned out fuel trims? I'm thinking of the low pressure turbo Saabs).
I'd think that to achieve the same mileage as running on 91 octane you'd reduce your power by a similar percentage. If I'm way off let me know, I'm a total noob with this stuff.
I'm no tuning guru but I suppose with some black magic on the ecu you could manage to provide a little economy at the expense of power (reduced boost, leaned out fuel trims? I'm thinking of the low pressure turbo Saabs).
I'd think that to achieve the same mileage as running on 91 octane you'd reduce your power by a similar percentage. If I'm way off let me know, I'm a total noob with this stuff.