Re: E-85 fuel
[Re: Steve Reynolds]
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12/11/14 09:56 PM
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We have an RB440, originally built by Nick Wilson, 12.5 compression, Edelbrock heads & a solid roller cam. We have been using 110 octane fuel, can E-85 be substituted, if so what changes need to be made? I have already looked in past posts, maybe not far enough, thanks
Steve
Yes E-85 will work.. the carb will need to be worked over.. when using E-85 you need 30% more fuel across the board... and make sure the pump will pump at least the 30% more
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Re: E-85 fuel
[Re: Steve Reynolds]
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12/11/14 11:17 PM
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Need to make sure pumps, lines,regulators,diaphrams,tank,cell foam (if applies) are compatible..... Curt
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Re: E-85 fuel
[Re: racerx]
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12/13/14 12:42 PM
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Just wondering at what temps are uall have problems startups? I'v had no problem at 45 deg. temps Also I know keeping the fuel lid tight on the drums will help keep fuel fresh but do uall keep drums off the ground(on blocks)?
Not trying to jack this thread, but sense were on the subject.....Thax.
On my car I had some issues starting at about 40*.. I kept my drums on the shop floor(heated concrete) during the winter months.. sealed drums... I never had any issues with the drums or fuel.. if it was on a dirt floor in a pole barn I would have the drums on wood (some 2X4s) just so the moisture didnt bother the drums
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Re: E-85 fuel
[Re: Thumperdart]
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12/13/14 01:57 PM
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Get A/F ratio correct (Lambda about .80 to.90) and you will have more power than before...
I considered this fuel then decided race gas(unleaded 101)is easier to tune, no special pumps, lines and carb mods needed. Two guys I know runnin it w/spray blew their stuff up. KISS method but of course that`s MY opinion...............
Hmmm..... what was it not enough fuel(leaning it out)?
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Re: E-85 fuel
[Re: Steve Reynolds]
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12/13/14 10:48 PM
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We have an RB440, originally built by Nick Wilson, 12.5 compression, Edelbrock heads & a solid roller cam. We have been using 110 octane fuel, can E-85 be substituted,
No problem, IMO. I ran 13.5 with Indy heads, 0.042" quench, with E-85
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