E85 Ethanol fuel???

[sikboy]

Has anyone here on TM used or thought about using the new E85 Ethanol fuel? I was thinking about it but don't know if the fuel system will accept it? Seems like a better fuel considering it will be at the pump, has higher octane rating, slightly cheaper, runs cooler and cleaner, and would not require an intercooler. Flex fuel mayber a cheaper solution for more performance with less expense for parts. Just an idea any input on this subject?


Mr Sik

[1FastCSX289]

Has anyone here on TM used or thought about using the new E85 Ethanol fuel? I was thinking about it but don't know if the fuel system will accept it? Seems like a better fuel considering it will be at the pump, has higher octane rating, slightly cheaper, runs cooler and cleaner, and would not require an intercooler. Flex fuel mayber a cheaper solution for more performance with less expense for parts. Just an idea any input on this subject?


Mr Sik

I have thought about it. The problem is that the alcohol is corrosive, so it will attack metal lines, tanks, fuel pumps, etc. |There are a lot of parts that need to be switched to "alcohol friendly" parts. But, yea....youre right. It is a much nicer fuel to run in a turbo engine.