The_Truth
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Re:Ethanol Facts, Car Mods - 2008/06/11 04:59
I know it may be kicking a dead horse, but E85 is now becoming a bit more common in our area. So dad is wanting to convert our muscle car to run it. I have read several different things about E85 including that it eats rubber... SO... the question is, what is required to convert a carburated car to E85?
- Rejet carb (take current jet size, and multiply it by 1.4)
- Change Float depth(carb adjustment, fuel into float bowls)
- Eliminate rubber in fuel system (is this just myth... or is it needed)
- Eliminate non coated steel in fuel system (corrosion with E85?)
- Eliminate cork from carb (supposedly dried out by E85)
- Advance engine timing(to prevent spark knock)
Anyone know any other possible problems/challenges with Ethanol blended fuels? Or possibly at what percent gas/ethanol will actually damage rubber lines and unplated parts?
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