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Damian 02-15-2012 02:20 PM

The only other one even near us is in Santa Monica and I think there are one our two out in the IE. It awsome that one is opening up literrally right around the corner from me.

Ryridesmotox 03-07-2012 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian (Post 92401)
For those of you in the OC area that want to run E85, but couldn't, you can soon. http://propelfuels.com/ is converting a gas station here in Fullerton to E85 as I type this. I know what I'll be running when the Typhoon is put back together.

You should budget in for upgraded fuel lines if you are going to run ethanol. Those systems weren't designed to run it from the factory. But with the fuel injection system on the 4.3 you can run alot of fuel through those injectors so you might as well use straight e85. Don't be shocked if you are getting like 15 mpg though.

injdinjn 03-07-2012 04:00 PM

According to what I have read from SEMA E85 is ok in cars 2001 and newer. Older cars it's not good for them.

Damian 03-07-2012 11:58 PM

I wont run straight E85 for awhile.

Ryridesmotox 03-08-2012 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian (Post 93728)
I wont run straight E85 for awhile.

If you have everything apart, you might want to at least install fuel system components that are E85 compatible. Ethanol is a bit harsh on rubber and stuff. Once you start running corn through the 4.3 turbo you will never want to go back haha.

Shaolin Crane 03-08-2012 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by injdinjn (Post 93684)
According to what I have read from SEMA E85 is ok in cars 2001 and newer. Older cars it's not good for them.

Not sure if that is accurate. Mustang from 79-04 all have similar parts. So i doubt it would work with them, and since the trucks share the same parts that wont fly either.

Damian 03-08-2012 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryridesmotox (Post 93749)
If you have everything apart, you might want to at least install fuel system components that are E85 compatible. Ethanol is a bit harsh on rubber and stuff. Once you start running corn through the 4.3 turbo you will never want to go back haha.

The only thing Ive seen E85 do is swell up the rubber o-rings around the injectors.

Ryridesmotox 03-11-2012 10:51 AM

I found this on my HP tuners forums. Thought you guys might enjoy reading it.

http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2011-01-0900.pdf

23 pages, have fun.

Damian 05-02-2012 02:14 AM

The E85 station is now up and running!! I'll be running 93 octane tomorrow.

Vettezuki 05-02-2012 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian (Post 96548)
The E85 station is now up and running!! I'll be running 93 octane tomorrow.

Where is that?


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