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OoltewahSpeedShop · 12-30-2011, 08:21 PM

If you want to run E85, I'd get another carburetor and have it set up to run the fuel. It will take about 15-20% more flow to make it run right.

The advantages are:
1. It will make more power
2. It will burn cleaner
3. It is a 15% USA grown Corn
4. It costs less than straight gasoline
5. It runs ALOT cooler than gas. Water temps are 30-60* cooler

The dis-advantages are:
1. You will use more of it compared to pure gasoline
2. You cannot let it sit in the tank/carburetor for extended periods
3. You cannot find it nationwide (yet)...
4. You will have to block off part of the radiator in cold weather

If the carburetor is set up to run E85, it will run great, make more power, and the water temp in the summer will never be an issue again. Other than being a little cold natured, using a little more fuel, and planning your down time. It's all good.

Best thing is, if you want to go back to pure gasoline.... Drain the tank, swap the carb, and you are back in business in 15 minutes.

12-30-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
OoltewahSpeedShop Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ooltewah Tn. Posts: 95	Re: E-85 ??? If you want to run E85, I'd get another carburetor and have it set up to run the fuel. It will take about 15-20% more flow to make it run right. The advantages are: 1. It will make more power 2. It will burn cleaner 3. It is a 15% USA grown Corn 4. It costs less than straight gasoline 5. It runs ALOT cooler than gas. Water temps are 30-60* cooler The dis-advantages are: 1. You will use more of it compared to pure gasoline 2. You cannot let it sit in the tank/carburetor for extended periods 3. You cannot find it nationwide (yet)... 4. You will have to block off part of the radiator in cold weather If the carburetor is set up to run E85, it will run great, make more power, and the water temp in the summer will never be an issue again. Other than being a little cold natured, using a little more fuel, and planning your down time. It's all good. Best thing is, if you want to go back to pure gasoline.... Drain the tank, swap the carb, and you are back in business in 15 minutes.