E-85 Pros and Cons

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E-85 Pros and Cons

#1 Post by chevyfan70 » Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:42 am

Looking for info from those who have used E85. Any surprises or advice?

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Re: E-85 Pros and Cons

#2 Post by Ls7camaro » Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:17 pm

I am interested too, I just ran into a couple guys running a 440 CI SBC and a 437 CI SBC claiming they run 9.20's and 9.40's both in mustangs. They both run E85. Both guys said the compression was over 13 to 1, so I am looking at putting my 12.5 to one pistons in my car and converting. I know I need a new fuel pump and change the metering blocks on my carb.

Anyone have any information, that would be great.
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Re: E-85 Pros and Cons

#3 Post by jmarkaudio » Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:18 pm

I've run on a 13.2 to 1 427 SBC and a 14.5 to 1 447 SB2 head engine with no issues. 5.04 in the 1/8 with the 447, 5.28 with the 427. I did run one night with a 1050 on my 461 SB2 at 15.5 to 1, ran a string of 4.91's. When I get it back together, broke lifter, I'll try a 1250 on it, should be good for some 4.80's. Dragster weighs 1875 with the 447, 1850 with the 427.
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Re: E-85 Pros and Cons

#4 Post by novacaine » Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:01 pm

Mark Sullans is the best E85 Guy I know. I have a 850 Carb and a 1050 carb he done runs great and very connsiant. He will convert your carb and set it up to your combo. His number is 573-694-4088. His website is, http://www.marksullense85carburetors.com/ Hope that helps.

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