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E85 Update #1660474 08/18/14 03:17 AM 08/18/14 03:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	finally got time to take the Scamp for a cruise, took about ten minutes to tune the carb, The whole time idling the temp only got to 160. totally stoked on how it performed, no track test yet but took it for a 15 min drive and only got up to 175. even after making a few WOT hits. ran great and thanks to AJ Casini for doing the conversion track results next. btw driving to the track hoping to get in the 9's and drive it back 8243947-20140730_220130.jpg (78 downloads) footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660475 08/18/14 08:45 AM 08/18/14 08:45 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills J jughed pro stock
jughed pro stock J Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills	Excellent!! E85 is amazing stuff...way cheaper than race fuel...no HP loss, slight increase in some cases...runs much cooler. Those reasons alone have me convinced that the 13.5/1 540 will be back on the streets sipping on E85. Every gas station around here has it

Re: E85 Update [Re: jughed] #1660476 08/18/14 01:14 PM 08/18/14 01:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Glad to hear the first drive went well, I think you're really going to enjoy this switch! Coming out saturday night? -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660477 08/18/14 06:17 PM 08/18/14 06:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada Biginchmopar pro stock
Biginchmopar pro stock Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada	I have wanted to run E-85 for a while now. The only thing slowing me down is replacing my whole fuel system. I hear you have to run the right kind of hose, all the aluminum has to hard anodized. Do you have special line or will any steel braided line work? My fuel pump is a marine Mallory 140 with the return style regulator. Do I need a different pump and regulator? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Biginchmopar; 08/18/14 06:19 PM.

Re: E85 Update [Re: Triple Threat] #1660478 08/19/14 02:14 AM 08/19/14 02:14 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	Dustin you are correct I am digging it so far, not going to make it this weekend going camping. good luck to you footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: Biginchmopar] #1660479 08/19/14 02:20 AM 08/19/14 02:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	I have braided lines thru out the car, aeromotive pump and regulator, I spoke with AJ Casini (member here) he is the one who did my carb, so he said everything I had should work. Not sure on your pump it needs to flow quite a bit more than gas footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660480 08/19/14 02:32 AM 08/19/14 02:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada Biginchmopar pro stock
Biginchmopar pro stock Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada	I'll look into the fuel line a little closer. I was going to have Quick Fuel do my carbs. My combo made 550hp to the tire w/100 octane av-gas. Looking to get the car to run cooler. 12.85:1 compression would probably like the E-85. Thanks for letting me high jack your post.

Re: E85 Update [Re: Biginchmopar] #1660481 08/19/14 02:35 AM 08/19/14 02:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada Biginchmopar pro stock
Biginchmopar pro stock Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada	Oh ya What is your engine combo if you don't mind me asking. What heads, cam, intake, ect...

Re: E85 Update [Re: Biginchmopar] #1660482 08/19/14 02:56 AM 08/19/14 02:56 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	SB 408, ported eddys, 13/1 comp. roller cam I cannot buy race gas again, last time I did it was $14 a gallon It is well worth it even if you need to buy some parts to run it Go for it footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660483 08/20/14 01:16 AM 08/20/14 01:16 AM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,374 North Central Indiana C-Tech pro stock
C-Tech pro stock Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,374 North Central Indiana	what will be the fuel pump requirements? I am wanting to make the switch but am unsure of how much pump i need to buy Kevin

Re: E85 Update [Re: C-Tech] #1660484 08/20/14 01:26 AM 08/20/14 01:26 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 686 PA A ajcasini mopar
ajcasini mopar A Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 686 PA	With the fuel pump you want to make sure it can feed 30% more than what you would require on gas. As far as fuel line any of the popular braided lines will work just fine. With the fuel filter you will want to run the steel mesh style 100 micron. I have seen some issues with fuel cell foam deteriorating best to remove it or at least test it with some e85 in a jar to see what the reaction is. The only pressure regulators I have had issues with are the Barry grant 2 and 4 ports. Any diaphragm regulator with a green diaphragm will work. I have used quick fuel, aeromotive and even the cheap cast holleys with no issues. If you have any other questions let me know. So good to hear the carb is installed and you got her running. Let me know if you need anything else.

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660485 08/20/14 01:56 AM 08/20/14 01:56 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Sounds like it`s comin around w/that stuff and running cool on the street and great price make it a no brainer. Good luck on the 9`s........... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: E85 Update [Re: Thumperdart] #1660486 08/20/14 03:02 AM 08/20/14 03:02 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	yup tired of this $14 gallon stuff, will be nice to just take the car for a drive. footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660487 08/20/14 03:12 AM 08/20/14 03:12 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: yup tired of this $14 gallon stuff, will be nice to just take the car for a drive. I love racing/et chasing but love street driving just the same or more and usually get someone to talk w/me when I stop somewhere to eat or whatever. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660488 08/20/14 03:16 AM 08/20/14 03:16 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 73 nebraska R roadrunner470 member
roadrunner470 member R Joined: May 2008 Posts: 73 nebraska	Do you have problems with consistency of the fuel or is that a thing of the past? Are you saying the hard aluminum line will not stand up to the ethanol?

Re: E85 Update [Re: roadrunner470] #1660489 08/20/14 03:26 AM 08/20/14 03:26 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,517 pacific northwest	I am very new to the whole deal, not sure with the alum line footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: E85 Update [Re: ajcasini] #1660490 08/20/14 04:25 AM 08/20/14 04:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada Biginchmopar pro stock
Biginchmopar pro stock Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,397 Carson City, Nevada	Quote: With the fuel pump you want to make sure it can feed 30% more than what you would require on gas. As far as fuel line any of the popular braided lines will work just fine. With the fuel filter you will want to run the steel mesh style 100 micron. I have seen some issues with fuel cell foam deteriorating best to remove it or at least test it with some e85 in a jar to see what the reaction is. The only pressure regulators I have had issues with are the Barry grant 2 and 4 ports. Any diaphragm regulator with a green diaphragm will work. I have used quick fuel, aeromotive and even the cheap cast holleys with no issues. If you have any other questions let me know. So good to hear the carb is installed and you got her running. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for the info! Looks like I better start ordering parts.

Re: E85 Update [Re: roadrunner470] #1660491 08/20/14 01:18 PM 08/20/14 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Quote: Do you have problems with consistency of the fuel or is that a thing of the past? I've been on E85 for about 2 years now. And I get it from the same station that Stroker Scamp is. It has always been 85% when i've tested. I've also never bought any in the dead of winter. -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: E85 Update [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1660492 08/20/14 01:31 PM 08/20/14 01:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,426 Dandridge TN D Dabee master
Dabee master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,426 Dandridge TN	I run standard aluminum fuel line, Steele braided lines between the tank and pump, between the regulator and carb. I use summit inline filters and a Holly 12-125 pump. I use a Holly regulator. Four years and 800 passes on this setup with no problems. The only maintenance I do is before I put the car away for the winter. I drain the tank and float bowels, put one gallon of 100% gas in the tank, turn on the pump to purge the lines, start the car, let it run for a few minuets to burn away any E-85 that was in the lines, turn off the pump and let the bowels go dry. I then shoot WD-40 into the bleeds.

Re: E85 Update [Re: Dabee] #1660493 08/21/14 02:19 AM 08/21/14 02:19 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 73 nebraska R roadrunner470 member
roadrunner470 member R Joined: May 2008 Posts: 73 nebraska	Thanks. I hope to try it out some day.

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