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by Ante
August 4th, 2008, 8:33 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: E85 alky conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 643

As long as the octane rate is similar i assume similar way of tuning goes for both fules. Less volumeflow is needed for ethanol since it has a higher energy cintent, but that is simple a question on how you tune it. Perhaps the burn rate differs between them?

Anyway, I could still use some input on ...
by Ante
August 3rd, 2008, 9:45 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: E85 alky conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 643

It would be intersting to get an answer with a bit more theoretical background explaining why it would be better :) . The octane rating seems to similar according to the info I found above. Energy content is more or less equal to fuel consumption, so that doesn't matter. Perhaps Methanol has some ...
by Ante
August 3rd, 2008, 1:16 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: E85 alky conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 643

dude, why even mess with e85 ? seriously. methanol would be the better way to go. both will require new carb, new head, both have to be purged but e85 will be less power. a guy would assume e85 would be a power increase over pump gas but i doubt its worth the trouble and money it would take to ...
by Ante
August 1st, 2008, 2:04 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: E85 alky conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 643

Thanks, some good info there!

What cc is the head? Did you order a special dome from cool head or did you machine a standard dome?
What pipe are you using? Any pics of the pipe?
What ignition are you using? Stock with advanced stator plate?

Thanks
by Ante
August 1st, 2008, 4:43 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: E85 alky conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 643

E85 alky conversion

Hi all,

I've posted the same question on the other board but though you guys might be able to help out filling some of the blanks. Anyways, I have an '97 that is no longer used for offroad driving. It's been converted to 17" wheels for Supermoto-fun and the stock wheels are only used during winter ...