how to run E85

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Aug 5, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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I was reading in a superchevy that you can buy a kit to convert a holley to be able to run E85 for like 200 bucks. does anybody think that is worth it? i know that E85 is about the same price as 89 octane. are there any pros or cons?
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Aug 5, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carb...5-jetting.html

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Aug 5, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Re: how to run E85
i run e85 an i love it.
the quick fuel kit is for 4150 dp carbs.
it does not include new jets, new airbleads, and new boosters or squirters
i would suggets buying a whole new carb for e85. they are more but you get a high flow mainbody, billet baseplate and better bowls.
my e85 carb is tuned for a blowthrough turbo applicatoin. but i tried it on my s10 anyway.
drained all fuel out of system, added in new e85 bolted on carb. and ran.
within 3 passes i matched my et and mph on 114 race gas, on spray i was faster on a 175 shot than i had went before on 225. \
to buy 114 arround here now is anywhere from 8 -12: a gallon
and e85 has went down to 3.20 - 3.30
i have had no corison issues, and no problems with leaving it in between races. i love the stuff.
buy running it instead of 114 im saving about 60-80 a weekend on race gas
and the truck et dosent slow down due to temp outside. unless the track sucks. but the motor mph realy never slows
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Aug 5, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Quote: ... on spray i was faster on a 175 shot than i had went before on 225.
What kit are you running? I've been trying to get fuel jetting info on nitrous kits with very little success. I need to pick up about half a second to qualify for PINKS All Out, figured a 100 shot would do the trick (and then some), but I'm assuming 147% flow area vs. gasoline, and don't have O2 capability.
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