E-85 carb conversion

Posted By: Racebuddy

E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 07:04 PM

can y'all fellas direct me to some sources that convert gas to E-85 carbs for drag racing???

called Quick Fuel and they want $450. that ain't happening. I know guys that say they had theirs done for 250-300.

is Holley cheaper to do than Demon??

Who sells E-85 drag carbs new ready to go???
Thanks fellas

Posted By: wheelsup68dart

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 07:31 PM

Does Rupert do that? I heard he is one of the best for Alcohol carbs.

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 07:45 PM

http://www.raceone85.com/

http://www.e85performance.net/forums/index.php?s=dad992a15eed8401112c2f6cb8085aef

http://www.marksullense85carburetors.com/

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 07:51 PM

Quote:

can y'all fellas direct me to some sources that convert gas to E-85 carbs for drag racing???

called Quick Fuel and they want $450. that ain't happening. I know guys that say they had theirs done for 250-300.

is Holley cheaper to do than Demon??

Who sells E-85 drag carbs new ready to go???
Thanks fellas

I had Quick Fuels do mine... your getting new booster,
metering blocks, pumps, correct bleeds, polished and
flowed... to me that price wasnt bad considering
I didnt take a month at the track tring to tune
the whole thing.. its not just change some jets
and think your ready.
I put my 1050 dom on it was was perfect on idle but
I did jet up 2 jet sizes for top end
You can look at this site for more info
EDIT
A Demon is nothing but a Holley with a different
name on it with different shaped bowls

www.raceone85.com/

Posted By: RussW

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 08:33 PM

Was considering E85 conv but don't know if I'd pick up much as I run open chamber with about 10.5 to 1 on pump premium.
I've seen that E85 is more consistant E.T wise but you also have to hunt around for consistant octane levels too.

Posted By: Von

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 09:47 PM

Here is another cat that is supposed to be the E85 pimp.

Chris, 1-320-352-2051

website is classicmotorsports.com

I was told his conversions are around 250 a piece and that he has been doing the conversions for ALOT longer than most of the other guys.

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/23/10 11:26 PM

I personally recommend Mark Sullens (DragChevette) on www.e85forum.com. His website is posted above.

Sometimes you get what you pay for. For a top notch carb conversion done right, look at all the parts Mr.Pbody posted. If a vendor isn't replacing all that, it isn't done all the way. You can make them run with less, but it won't get all the performance you could.

You should also consider just buying a new E85 carb. Eric68 on www.e85forum.com sells them. This way your good gasoline carb can either be reused, or sold to offset the cost of a new carb. A good running carb (on any fuel) is worth keeping or having another racer use.

Posted By: Von

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/24/10 01:39 AM

Quote:

Sometimes you get what you pay for. For a top notch carb conversion done right, look at all the parts Mr.Pbody posted. If a vendor isn't replacing all that, it isn't done all the way.

Im not sure I agree with this statement. For instance, metering blocks. I dont see that you HAVE to go to aftermarket metering blocks to have a complete conversion.

The guy I listed modifies stock blocks (Hence a little cheaper out the door price), as most guys used to do.

Further in 13 months time, one of the companies listed has gone up 150 bucks for a conversion. That is a pretty steep price increase. Even for todays (cough cough) economy.

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/24/10 03:29 AM

I agree you can modify the metering blocks instead of using the Quickfuel E85 blocks. That is what I did when I did my own carb back in 2008. The E85 metering blocks are not that expensive, and you do get something for your money:
- more adjustability (emulsions, IFR)
- anodized inside and out for corrosion prevention
- no porosity like cast blocks (potential)

A $400 conversion with billet E85 metering blocks is a better value than a $300 conversion with drilled Holley blocks.

I believe in the booster change also, but you can get it to run without it. But not optimized.

Posted By: camastomcat

Re: E-85 carb conversion - 01/24/10 03:01 PM

I had John Kyle at APD do mine and it works great. I don't think it was over $500, but I thought a while back someone said there was a kit for around $100?