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Old 07-07-2008, 06:01 PM   #31
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Might have to check that shit out then...
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:11 PM   #32
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if its old, you're gonna have problems with fuel line, tank, and probably pump failures, cuz of the dif chemicals....on a new car, i dont think u have to actually "tune" for it, just have to make sure the e85 doesnt destroy everything on its way to the engine.

i could totally be wrong, so go check it out b4 u hit the pump


ive heard of ppl converting their cars to biodiesel, and then making the shit in their backyard. any1 heard of that?
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:13 PM   #33
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I have heard of the Biodiesel... never known anyone to do it.
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:22 PM   #34
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first, yes, lower octane in higher elevations. ie my cousin lives in utah, they have 85, 88, and 91 octane.

E85 is 105 octane
E85 is also a lot cheaper, but you will burn more.
A vehicle that gets 25 mpg buring 89 octane fuel, will get about 18 mpg under the same conditions burning E85.

A lot of hot rodders and racers to retune the cars to run E85, as the loss in efficiency for them is not that big of deal.
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