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Sterling · 02-10-2012, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoffmk2003

get a dyno tune and get another 2-3 mpg out of that v6

I have a tune...

Sterling · 02-10-2012, 03:20 AM

[QUOTE=Slowhawk;4446414]You need 30% bigger injector's and a bigger fuel pump to run it. QUOTE]

I don't think that getting a bigger fuel pump is an option... the engine is direct-injected and has a high-pressure pump. They were running into fuel problems when trying to up the boost on the turbo builds, but I haven't heard of any problems with the E-85 tunes.

Sterling · 02-10-2012, 03:23 AM

After reading the E-85 thread again... I'll at least wait for the warmer weather before I try out the E-85... I guess there is an issue on the cold starts during winter unless you have a "winter" tune. I've gotta go check out that station though...

Finest Camaro · 02-10-2012, 04:59 PM

You will lose power and MPG,PLus long term DAMAGE to your car. The E85 is not compatable with your fuel system.The E85 eats away at rubber seals on any connection.

jsherm007 · 03-03-2012, 04:46 PM

Doesn't GM say with the direct injection that the e85 MPG decrease is in the 10% range, for LFX in other GM cars, versus the typical 25% in other e85 builds?

Here in MN we have a lot of e85 stations / production. Regular the other day was $3.62, and e85 was $3.09, a decent spread in price considering the difference in MPG I'd expect. It sounds like the 2012 should be able to run it, I'm at 300mi on my car, just filled the tank for first time since buying it last week with a tank of 89 (here 87 = 89 in price).

Maybe next tank I'll do e85????

Sterling · 03-03-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsherm007

Doesn't GM say with the direct injection that the e85 MPG decrease is in the 10% range, for LFX in other GM cars, versus the typical 25% in other e85 builds?

Here in MN we have a lot of e85 stations / production. Regular the other day was $3.62, and e85 was $3.09, a decent spread in price considering the difference in MPG I'd expect. It sounds like the 2012 should be able to run it, I'm at 300mi on my car, just filled the tank for first time since buying it last week with a tank of 89 (here 87 = 89 in price).

Maybe next tank I'll do e85????

I wouldn't run it without the Trifecta tune... and now Vince is working on a NEW 93 octane tune so I think I'll stay away from the E85 for now.

jsherm007 · 03-04-2012, 08:44 AM

Well given I'm moving to FL in a few months, and there is one e85 station in all of Jacksonville (not even close to where I'm moving in Ponte Vedra) prob a waste of money to buy the tune for 4 more months!

02-10-2012, 03:20 AM	#16
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Slowhawk;4446414]You need 30% bigger injector's and a bigger fuel pump to run it. QUOTE] I don't think that getting a bigger fuel pump is an option... the engine is direct-injected and has a high-pressure pump. They were running into fuel problems when trying to up the boost on the turbo builds, but I haven't heard of any problems with the E-85 tunes. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

02-10-2012, 03:23 AM	#17
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	After reading the E-85 thread again... I'll at least wait for the warmer weather before I try out the E-85... I guess there is an issue on the cold starts during winter unless you have a "winter" tune. I've gotta go check out that station though... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

02-10-2012, 04:59 PM	#18
Finest Camaro Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Black/inferno orang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Providence RI Posts: 231	You will lose power and MPG,PLus long term DAMAGE to your car. The E85 is not compatable with your fuel system.The E85 eats away at rubber seals on any connection. __________________ JBA Headers, JBA high flow cats,MBRP Performance Exhaust,Airaid Coldair intake,Hurst Short Trough Shifter,Diablosport Trinity Tune,American Racing Black Torq,Toyo Proxes, And a custom paint job by Larry Hook.

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03-03-2012, 04:46 PM	#19
jsherm007 Always drop the top Drives: 2014 Stingray Vert 2LT z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 158	Doesn't GM say with the direct injection that the e85 MPG decrease is in the 10% range, for LFX in other GM cars, versus the typical 25% in other e85 builds? Here in MN we have a lot of e85 stations / production. Regular the other day was $3.62, and e85 was $3.09, a decent spread in price considering the difference in MPG I'd expect. It sounds like the 2012 should be able to run it, I'm at 300mi on my car, just filled the tank for first time since buying it last week with a tank of 89 (here 87 = 89 in price). Maybe next tank I'll do e85????

03-04-2012, 08:44 AM	#21
jsherm007 Always drop the top Drives: 2014 Stingray Vert 2LT z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 158	Well given I'm moving to FL in a few months, and there is one e85 station in all of Jacksonville (not even close to where I'm moving in Ponte Vedra) prob a waste of money to buy the tune for 4 more months!