converting....

ZoomZoomMFer · December 22nd, 2009, 01:17 AM

well guys after recently finding out i have a pump about 10 miles from me, I think im going to be converting the car over to E85. Tuner says just by switching to the E85, will increase the hp about 50hp. With the high compression, this will also allow me to run boost if I want to as well.. Hopefully this will be happening after I recieve my tax return.

Thoughts?

sickfox · December 22nd, 2009, 01:26 AM

Your closest e85 is 10 miles away? Yikes. I have one down the street at a few places.

And there is a site where you can go and alot of cars and run the e85 already.. I forget what years and models. Whats the switch over consist of?

Edit: I guess Mustangs aint one of them!! LOL

http://www.e85fuel.com/information/f...d_ffvs2010.pdf

http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/flexfuelvehicles.php

Triple A · December 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM

i don't know anything about that stuff.. but i like you're avi 2k.

ZoomZoomMFer · December 22nd, 2009, 03:45 AM

well thanks man, to be honest im not sure what all consists of switching over.. i know the tune will have to be adjusted, because running the E85 causes the engine to run much hotter than it normally would..

dude496 · December 22nd, 2009, 04:08 AM

If the car is a daily driver car, I'd stay away from it....there is nothing worse than getting low on gas and having to search out a place to fill up the tank. Also, if you were to take a road trip in the car, you'd have to plan a route around where to stop for gas. Now if you can set up the car to run a flex fuel setup, then it wouldn't be an issue...but don't think you can on your car.

ZoomZoomMFer · December 22nd, 2009, 04:14 AM

well i plan on getting a beater for a daily driver regaurdless.. driving 500 miles a week is no fun with this car. so once i do get the beater, this will just be my weekend/track car

Cricket · December 22nd, 2009, 09:19 AM

I wouldn't do the switch until you have the beater then.

Smoothgrandmama · December 22nd, 2009, 09:27 AM

90% of stations down here carry E-85

your deal will prob that you'll need bigger injectors and prob a bap.....you'l burn through that stuff fast....

MustangMatt96GT · December 22nd, 2009, 10:14 AM

just get the tune on a flip switch.... so you can have a pump gas tune and an E85 tune....

I know of quite a few guys running it in thier daily drivers and they do it like that, or have two tunes on a handheld. Then you need a cobra pump atleast and bigger injectors...

ZoomZoomMFer · December 22nd, 2009, 05:44 PM

you dont think the 39lbs will do it? and what would i need a seperate cell in the trunk or something to switch over when desired?

Smoothgrandmama · December 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM

Not when your spraying . . . . It will be close though. And i dont think switching back and forth is such a hot idea. . .

ZoomZoomMFer · December 23rd, 2009, 02:05 AM

ya, ive come to the conclusion that i will be doing this, and picking up a few drums so i have it whenever i need it. and soon will be running 15lbs of boost

Smoothgrandmama · December 23rd, 2009, 12:08 PM

..... Your gonna need some 80lber's

1FastFox · December 23rd, 2009, 12:12 PM

Whats the point of this? If its to save money, look at all the money your going to spend just to save 0.20 at the pump.

weems · December 23rd, 2009, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

Whats the point of this? If its to save money, look at all the money your going to spend just to save 0.20 at the pump.

E85 is like race fuel.

MustangMatt96GT · December 23rd, 2009, 12:29 PM

yep 105 octane... it burns so much cleaner too, but has less energy potential than normal race fuel, just like biodiesel, most people wont notice the difference though.

1FastFox · December 23rd, 2009, 12:50 PM

If its like racefuel whats the importance of cars like a taurus or focus being able to run it?

MustangMatt96GT · December 23rd, 2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

If its like racefuel whats the importance of cars like a taurus or focus being able to run it?

its cheaper and more "green" for the hippies, also burns alot cleaner

ZoomZoomMFer · December 24th, 2009, 01:06 AM

ok guys, buy no means is this to save money.. this is just an idea to gain as much horsepower as possible. I do know that E85 is like racefuel and runs cooler and cleaner than regular fuel. As said before, this is NOT going to be my DD so I'm not looking to save money or anything along those lines.

Also with the E85, it will allow me to run boost on my 12:1 compression motor, as where normal 93oct will not.

December 22nd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#1
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	converting.... well guys after recently finding out i have a pump about 10 miles from me, I think im going to be converting the car over to E85. Tuner says just by switching to the E85, will increase the hp about 50hp. With the high compression, this will also allow me to run boost if I want to as well.. Hopefully this will be happening after I recieve my tax return. Thoughts? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

December 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM	#3
Triple A MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,738 iTrader: 2 reviews	i don't know anything about that stuff.. but i like you're avi 2k. __________________ Photoblog

December 22nd, 2009, 03:45 AM	#4
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	well thanks man, to be honest im not sure what all consists of switching over.. i know the tune will have to be adjusted, because running the E85 causes the engine to run much hotter than it normally would.. __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

December 22nd, 2009, 04:08 AM	#5
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	If the car is a daily driver car, I'd stay away from it....there is nothing worse than getting low on gas and having to search out a place to fill up the tank. Also, if you were to take a road trip in the car, you'd have to plan a route around where to stop for gas. Now if you can set up the car to run a flex fuel setup, then it wouldn't be an issue...but don't think you can on your car. __________________ Military Crew

December 22nd, 2009, 04:14 AM	#6
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	well i plan on getting a beater for a daily driver regaurdless.. driving 500 miles a week is no fun with this car. so once i do get the beater, this will just be my weekend/track car __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

December 22nd, 2009, 09:27 AM	#8
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,161 iTrader: 6 reviews	90% of stations down here carry E-85 your deal will prob that you'll need bigger injectors and prob a bap.....you'l burn through that stuff fast.... __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

December 22nd, 2009, 10:14 AM	#9
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	just get the tune on a flip switch.... so you can have a pump gas tune and an E85 tune.... I know of quite a few guys running it in thier daily drivers and they do it like that, or have two tunes on a handheld. Then you need a cobra pump atleast and bigger injectors... __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

December 22nd, 2009, 05:44 PM	#10
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	you dont think the 39lbs will do it? and what would i need a seperate cell in the trunk or something to switch over when desired? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

December 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM	#11
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,161 iTrader: 6 reviews	Not when your spraying . . . . It will be close though. And i dont think switching back and forth is such a hot idea. . . __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

December 23rd, 2009, 02:05 AM	#12
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	ya, ive come to the conclusion that i will be doing this, and picking up a few drums so i have it whenever i need it. and soon will be running 15lbs of boost __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

December 23rd, 2009, 12:08 PM	#13
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,161 iTrader: 6 reviews	..... Your gonna need some 80lber's __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

December 23rd, 2009, 12:12 PM	#14
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	Whats the point of this? If its to save money, look at all the money your going to spend just to save 0.20 at the pump. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

December 23rd, 2009, 12:29 PM	#16
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	yep 105 octane... it burns so much cleaner too, but has less energy potential than normal race fuel, just like biodiesel, most people wont notice the difference though. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

December 23rd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,495 iTrader: 4 reviews	If its like racefuel whats the importance of cars like a taurus or focus being able to run it? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

December 24th, 2009, 01:06 AM	#19
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	ok guys, buy no means is this to save money.. this is just an idea to gain as much horsepower as possible. I do know that E85 is like racefuel and runs cooler and cleaner than regular fuel. As said before, this is NOT going to be my DD so I'm not looking to save money or anything along those lines. Also with the E85, it will allow me to run boost on my 12:1 compression motor, as where normal 93oct will not. __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Ford Mustang Forum Advertisement

Threads Similar to: converting....
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Converting to 5.0	MSO	SVO	41	February 3rd, 2009 02:55 PM
Might be converting to GM :(	GreenFaleen	The Clubhouse	23	August 31st, 2008 09:01 PM
Converting To V8	96gtstang&V6	V6 Mustangs	20	April 12th, 2008 09:28 AM
Converting 2v to 4v	scxc15	99-04	16	January 12th, 2008 10:26 PM
Converting GT to LX?	Burn'nRubber	5.0 Mustangs	2	January 5th, 2008 12:03 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:51 PM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs : Ford Mustang Forums - Privacy Statement - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.