Some interesting links
http://www.flextek.com/faq.htm http://www.fullflexint.com/pages/FAQS.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E85#Air...tio_comparison http://mich.gov/documents/CIS_EO_Con...E-_87915_7.pdf http://www.epa.gov/otaq/presentation...-isaf-no55.pdf http://www.epa.gov/otaq/presentation...mjb-051303.pdf http://skeptically.org/oil/id12.html
1. problem with E75
2. Watercontamination.
1. Yes this is a problem. They are not yet using E75 in Sweden but they are talking about it. But it looks like this is the system thats going to be used.
But since i dont use my car in the winter itīs not a problem for me but i understand that it might be different in USA.
But the Lambda adjustment doesnīt have any problems with compensating for the small different between E85 and E75. You already have pumps with E10 (and there are talking about E20 correct?) and pumps without and the cars are adjusting for the difference without trouble.
We have a
HUGE carpark with cars that have been convertaed be the owners themself and we are trying to convince the goverment not to use E75 or atleast give us the option to decide for usself which fuel to use.
2. Yes, Water contamination is a problem, I agree.
It would be really interesting to see a test done on an
open and
closed fueltank, How long time it takes for the E85 to suck up water from the air to the point to it is dangerous to use. It might come in the future, But up til then keep your fueltanks closed
I only damage i have seen from E85 yes is a rubber hose that couldnīt take it on my -82 Datsun
Yes it is possible to run it on E85, Hell i even run my lawnmower on E85. I just wish i had a Turbocar to experiment on. Since E85 is perfect for boost, I have many friends here in Sweden with forced induction that use E85... Thanks to the cooling effects and higher octane you can use alot more boost.
Just look at the Saab 9-5 Turbo with Biopower engine (big seller here in Sweden) that when it is fueled with E85 gives 20% more hp and 16% more torque compared with regular gas.
Water contaminated fuel from the pump isnīt much you and i can do anything about but hoping the gascompanies have there shit together
Is E85 more toxic or dangerous than gasoline?
No. 100% ethanol (not 100% E85) can be and is ingested by human beings. The fuel ethanol must be "denatured" with gasoline or a bitter agent to
prevent ingestion. Also, ethanol does not contain the harmful carcinogens and
toxins found in gasoline.
Statement below is taken from the flextek page.
If I have a gasoline vehicle and convert it to alcohol, am I going to damage the engine?
No. There are currently over 50,000 vehicles on the road using the FlexTek to burn alcohol fuels. There have been no reports of engine damage due to the conversion. In fact, burning alcohol instead of gasoline has been shown to
decrease engine oil contamination and
extend engine life. Alcohol burns cooler than gasoline providing additional benefits in terms of engine life and performance.