[solobaric]

What do you guys think the possibilities are of the 6th gen being E85 friendly from the factory?

[The_Blur]

That's an interesting question. As a fuel, it tends to perform better at the expense of a couple mpgs. As I understand it, the main difference between E85-ready engines and those without that capability is that the seals aren't as likely to corrode. E85 tends to eat those seals quickly otherwise.

[trademaster]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

That's an interesting question. As a fuel, it tends to perform better at the expense of a couple mpgs. As I understand it, the main difference between E85-ready engines and those without that capability is that the seals aren't as likely to corrode. E85 tends to eat those seals quickly otherwise.

The biggest concern is fueling components. You want teflon lined fuel lines and E85-ready plastics in the fuel pump. E85 has about 30% less energy per unit of volume than pure gasoline, so you use about 30% more to travel a given distance. The effective octane level is around 103-108 depending on the mix and you can run more timing with e85. It is worth a few hp and lower cylinder temps in n/a engines, but forced induction engines pick up LOADS of power with e85.

[fielderLS3]

If it goes E85, it will be like every other factory flex fuel vehicle on the road. It will actually be run on gasoline, and be technically compatible with E85, but not in any way set up to do anything with it other than burn more gallons of it. The only redeeming value of having it for 99% of buyers will be if the manufactures still get CAFE "credits" for doing it.

[Seer]

the stingray is flex fuel from the factory, hence why the pump, flex fuel sensor, and injectors are oversized by 35% for headroom.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by Seer

the stingray is flex fuel from the factory, hence why the pump, flex fuel sensor, and injectors are oversized by 35% for headroom.

I know the new 4.3 and 5.3 are E85 compatible, and make a considerable amount of extra power on it, but I had read that (at least in the trucks) the 6.2 was not "tuned" to accept it.

I thought I had also read that concerning the LT1 in the Stingray. If it is indeed E85 compatible, that would turn the thing into a rocket with just the 85 tune alone.

Heck...the thing is already a rocket with just a normal tune. That car just rocks.

[Seer]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I know the new 4.3 and 5.3 are E85 compatible, and make a considerable amount of extra power on it, but I had read that (at least in the trucks) the 6.2 was not "tuned" to accept it.

I thought I had also read that concerning the LT1 in the Stingray. If it is indeed E85 compatible, that would turn the thing into a rocket with just the 85 tune alone.

Heck...the thing is already a rocket with just a normal tune. That car just rocks.

Not difficult to make it E85 compatible if not, just like the current LS3 is super easy. There are ethanol tables in the pcm that can divide based upon fuel content, and the flex fuel sensor is only $83.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by Seer

Not difficult to make it E85 compatible if not, just like the current LS3 is super easy. There are ethanol tables in the pcm that can divide based upon fuel content, and the flex fuel sensor is only $83.

I have no doubt at all that it can be aftermarket tuned to run on E85. Its been done with the V6 Camaro with pretty good success (for the most part). I just didn't think it was ready from the factory. I'd love to see it done though.

[Seer]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I have no doubt at all that it can be aftermarket tuned to run on E85. Its been done with the V6 Camaro with pretty good success (for the most part). I just didn't think it was ready from the factory. I'd love to see it done though.

I'm fairly certain it is flex fuel though.

[passionman]

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