What do you need to run e85

Discussion in 'E85 Technical Forum' started by gteatr6, Apr 8, 2010.

  1. BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer

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    Aren't the turbo-tweak parts tax deductible as part of a bio-fuel conversion????;)

    Bob-O look into that would ya??;)
  2. bsdlinux Just Another BLACK Car

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    Great looking car! I was running 22 psi and 25-56 degs timing on my White Stocker, you'll love the e-85.

    I did however find out on my case that the car liked the warmer themostat ( 190 ), especially in the winter.
  3. BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer

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    Thanx man.
  4. Way2QWK Turbo Spooled by CORN

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    Any more pics of your car. sweet color. good luck on the e-85. Im saving to do it on mine
  5. 1outlaw New Member

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    Dont forget to look into the IL E85 fuel tax rebate- from what I understand you can keep your receipts and send them into Springfield for your rebate. I have never heard anyone say that it can only be for a factory FFV.
  6. gteatr6 Member

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    This just keeps sounding better and better. I'm almost ready to order the injectors and chip. Probably next week:D.
  7. TurboBob Tater Salad

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    I like E85, the detonation resistance is really nice.

    Cold starts and warm up are not as smooth as gas, but not too bad.

    I wonder if a hotter plug might help some, the thermostat is a decent idea also.

    Bob
  8. BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer

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    thanks! here's a couple more pics...
    The color is what got me interested in the car. It was kinda rough when I got it almost 10 yrs ago, I might not have bought the car if it weren't for the light blue.

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  9. BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer

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    Sweet!
  10. turbobob924 Member

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    this is really looking better and better!

    The IL E85 fuel rebate is around $340 if you drive less than 17,500 miles in a year. Safe bet. It seems you have to just show that 100% of the fuel was purchased and used in the vehicle.


    It does not look like we could qualify for the conversion rebate though.
  11. turbobob924 Member

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    I just checked Erics website and the 80's are already out of stock!
  12. TurboBob Tater Salad

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    full throttle usually has them. thats where I got mine

    B
  13. turbonut85 Hot and Cold....

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    I've seen this car in person...It's one of my favorites!! Got several pics from the Byron Meet last year...:biggrin:
  14. jdpolzin Well-Known Member

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    We called the state of Illinois 3 years ago when Austin and I did the swaps to E85, our cars did not qualify for the rebate back then.
  15. BEATAV8 The Engine Whisperer

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    Sorry Bob-O....
    Wanna buy some 42's?;)
  16. TurboBob Tater Salad

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    I have some 60's for sale.......

    :)

    Bob
  17. 1outlaw New Member

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    Does IL have two separate programs- or are you saying that you are not eligible for the fuel rebate unless you have a factory FFV?

    If so- bummer. It not only cleans up the exhaust but creates jobs in your state too.
  18. turbobob924 Member

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    no requirement on the fuel rebate related to age of car.
  19. turboc87gn Darkside in Detroit

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  20. bsdlinux Just Another BLACK Car

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    I use the E3 Diamond fire plugs, they made a difference in both my E-85 and pump gas cars.

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