Royce,

           What about the supposed corrosive effects. Is it really an issue?

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

I have some experience running E85.. I would say that it's practcal octane is above 105.. I run it in a 12:1 engine with no problem.. Possibly the cooling effect of the ethanol helps it's anti-detonation properties.



Winter fuel has more gasoline and less ethanol fuel you buy during race season should be true 85%



At 3.39 a gallon locally it's a no brainer. Don't spend up for a special carburetor. Jetting up a standard 750 double pumper 30% worked just as well and made same power as a E85 converted carb.

I have done a little research on E85 since 110 race gas is going for $10.50 a gal around here. I think it avg's around 105 octane, but it depends on the time of year and where you are.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

That is sweet! Makes me want to just throw a turbo on mine right now! Hmm... Tony has a rebuilt one gathering dust. I bet I could get him to help me install it and he wouldn't even notice that it's gone.

Does anyone know how E85 compares for octane? I expect it is better than premium.


Lawrenceville, GA

I think it is time to go to Columbus now. Good spirit!

 Seppo from Järvenpää, Finland
www.hollowheads.net (just click the hole in the head to proceed)

Great Job!   I have enjoyed watching your progress.  Looks like you are having fun now.  A really unique ride.    Keep up the good work, and thanks for posting the results.

Pat Fleischman

A little more video of the ford.  It's running pretty good now.

Robi, glad to hear you're getting a handle on that beast.

That's a Mean,Green, Machine!

The 250 Lb Hr injectors might be a little tough to sort out at part throttle but sounds like you're getting close.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

Thanks guys, I was still buzzing all day today.  Here is a little teaser video I will try to get some rip roaring video tomorrow.  I had just started it after it was sitting for a while so you can see the water that spit out the exhaust from the E85.  Sometimes that thing when its cold will throw just a pile of water out.  I hope the audio is ok.

Congratulations!!!















12.5:1 is quite good AFR.








Hyvinkää, FI