Race fuel and E85...?

sammy_0559 · 05-17-2012, 01:29 PM

Hope this is new cuz all i can find about E85 is the mix with 93..

So i was wondering can i mix 100 octane race fuel with E85? maybe a 50:50 mix..anyone try this i do have the alpha firmware for the JB4

amclint · 05-17-2012, 01:31 PM

Never heard of anyone trying this, but I can't see any reason it wouldn't work. Not sure how much benefit you would get, but take a log if you try it

sammy_0559 · 05-17-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mykal335xi

Never heard of anyone trying this, but I can't see any reason it wouldn't work. Not sure how much benefit you would get, but take a log if you try it

im afraid something like this might happen

amclint · 05-17-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sammy_0559

im afraid something like this might happen

Holy hell!

ATP · 05-17-2012, 01:38 PM

Isn't E85 already ~100 octane? If so, you wouldn't get any octane benefit from it.

BEAR-AvHistory · 05-17-2012, 01:59 PM

The plan is to mix E85 with 91/93 etc. to bring it up.

zerep1 · 05-17-2012, 02:10 PM

e85 does have some cooling abilities as well

Randomaccess335 · 05-17-2012, 02:10 PM

I ran a 12.3 on 13 psi due to jb4 issue, but anyway
I mixed 3gal of 93 and 3gal e85 when I got to the track I put in 3gal of 110
I wasn't sure what e85 did octane wise at the time, put in 110 just to be same.
Car ran great and I didn't need a fire suit

Stucks · 05-17-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomaccess335

I ran a 12.3 on 13 psi due to jb4 issue, but anyway
I mixed 3gal of 93 and 3gal e85 when I got to the track I put in 3gal of 110
I wasn't sure what e85 did octane wise at the time, put in 110 just to be same.
Car ran great and I didn't need a fire suit

Isn't 110 leaded? I always thought we werent supposed to use leaded gas in N54's. I know it does damage to o2 sensors and stuff, but any other reason why we shouldnt use it? I've always used 100.

2jzn54 · 05-17-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Randomaccess335

I ran a 12.3 on 13 psi due to jb4 issue, but anyway
I mixed 3gal of 93 and 3gal e85 when I got to the track I put in 3gal of 110
I wasn't sure what e85 did octane wise at the time, put in 110 just to be same.
Car ran great and I didn't need a fire suit

trap? 60 ft? wheel size? tires?

sammy_0559 · 05-17-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

Isn't 110 leaded? I always thought we werent supposed to use leaded gas in N54's. I know it does damage to o2 sensors and stuff, but any other reason why we shouldnt use it? I've always used 100.

i think 110 every once in a while isn't too bad...
but still a bit reluctant about the 50:50 mix of 100 : E85

Zebra99 · 05-17-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mykal335xi

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy_0559

im afraid something like this might happen

Holy hell!

That's scary dude... Wouldn't wanna be in that car without a protective suit and helmet, geez.

Stucks · 05-17-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ATP

Isn't E85 already ~100 octane? If so, you wouldn't get any octane benefit from it.

E85 is about 104 or 105 octane.

E90Company · 05-17-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

E85 is about 104 or 105 octane.

+1

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