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Old 04-26-2019, 02:25 PM
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If you are tuned on Ecutek, you can run flex fuel with the correct fuel supporting mods. That's my goal this year when I go back for a retune.
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I'm going to revive this from the dead again. I've seen E85 for $2.29 a gallon in PA. I'm currently paying $3.57 a gallon for 93... so you can see why I'm interested in this despite some MPG loss lol. If you upgrade to GTR injectors can you still run 91/93? I'm tuned with ECUTEK, I wasn't sure if I can get maps for regular pump gas in addition or if changing the injectors screws that up?
Old 05-07-2019, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by InfinitiG-Steve
@Rene Salazar You can expect up to 10 WHP on the stock block. You can keep the stock fuel pump, just get the GTR injectors. I know a guy smarter than any one of these "behind the keyboard genius'" and he has done it to multiple cars and quoted me $220 out the door.

What they do is put a map for e85 and 93 that you will have to empty out your tank almost completely before switching fuel types.
for me when I am in park when I hold the cancel on the cruise control my maps show on my RPM's, RPM 1 is map 1 (93) and RPM 2 is my e85 map.

IMHO worth it when we spend over $2000 on our cars for minimal gains all together.

However, you will definitely need a tune.
I should have kept reading before posting lol, I see you can run E85 and 93. I guess the only caveat is having to wait until the tank is near empty to refill with a different fuel if needed, which I guess is a big concern if there's no E85 around. Are there any known negative effects on the block at all from running ethanol?
Old 05-07-2019, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by nonlinearedits
I'm going to revive this from the dead again. I've seen E85 for $2.29 a gallon in PA. I'm currently paying $3.57 a gallon for 93... so you can see why I'm interested in this despite some MPG loss lol. If you upgrade to GTR injectors can you still run 91/93? I'm tuned with ECUTEK, I wasn't sure if I can get maps for regular pump gas in addition or if changing the injectors screws that up?
My plan is to run flex fuel by the end of this year. In preparation, I have already upgraded to GTR injectors and running it on 93 at the moment. I am also tune on Ecutek. So no issues for you there. Only if you are tuned on Uprev, you have to have two separate maps and empty the tank before switching. That's the beauty of Ecutek, you don't have to worry about that on flex fuel.
Old 05-07-2019, 11:48 PM
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you do not have to wait for the tank to be empty to fill up on either octane... Seb tuned my car to run on any bend from E85 through 91..
Old 05-08-2019, 07:26 AM
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you do not have to wait for the tank to be empty to fill up on either octane... Seb tuned my car to run on any bend from E85 through 91..
Did you do a local dyno tune with him or remote? You would need an ethanol content analyzer to import the data into RaceROM so it can automatically adjust. Actually, if you're doing this, they're only about $99 to add on which relieves the headache of running the tank near empty to refuel and switch maps.
Old 05-08-2019, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nonlinearedits
Are there any known negative effects on the block at all from running ethanol?
That data is still out. There are many of use that have been running E on the daily for more than three years now and nothing bad. I've put nearly 100k on my car now since I went flex and nothing bad. That said I do use top lube about every other tank of E I use. Does it help? No clue, the science says it should. Does it make the injectors quieter? Yep. Does it give me peace of mind? Yep. Do you need to do it? Nope.
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Old 05-08-2019, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nonlinearedits
Did you do a local dyno tune with him or remote? You would need an ethanol content analyzer to import the data into RaceROM so it can automatically adjust. Actually, if you're doing this, they're only about $99 to add on which relieves the headache of running the tank near empty to refuel and switch maps.
I’m sure he can remote tune E85 just fine. Can always call and ask him
Old 04-11-2020, 05:48 PM
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Yo Steve e85

Originally Posted by InfinitiG-Steve
@Rene Salazar You can expect up to 10 WHP on the stock block. You can keep the stock fuel pump, just get the GTR injectors. I know a guy smarter than any one of these "behind the keyboard genius'" and he has done it to multiple cars and quoted me $220 out the door.

What they do is put a map for e85 and 93 that you will have to empty out your tank almost completely before switching fuel types.
for me when I am in park when I hold the cancel on the cruise control my maps show on my RPM's, RPM 1 is map 1 (93) and RPM 2 is my e85 map.

IMHO worth it when we spend over $2000 on our cars for minimal gains all together.

However, you will definitely need a tune.

do you still have the contact for the E85 swap for 220 hope you're still around on here lol

Thanks man!
Old 04-15-2020, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zer099
I've been running E85 for over a year and a half now on the stock pump. No issues. I have GTR injectors and a ECUTek tune. Clear 5% increase in power on the dyno and felt on the road when you go from 9ish-10% ethanol to 60%+ ethanol. I get around 20.2mpg on 93O and around 15.7mpg on E85. I've actually kept hand written records of the fuel, mileage, and cost since I went flex-fuel. E85 to date might give me less distance but is slightly cheaper still and gives me better power. I drive with a heavy foot and am pretty much full bolt-on N/A.
I am looking to do this and I was just wondering what I will need to for it. I have exhaust and test pipes but no intakes yet. But I am looking to go e85/flexfuel but I am not sure what all I will need. Obviously the injectors, and tune but after that I don’t know.
Old 04-16-2020, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Bsmit
I am looking to do this and I was just wondering what I will need to for it. I have exhaust and test pipes but no intakes yet. But I am looking to go e85/flexfuel but I am not sure what all I will need. Obviously the injectors, and tune but after that I don’t know.
For flex fuel you will need to get tuned on the ecutek software. All you will need is the gtr injectors. Adding a cold air intake will help greatly with power increase. Not really needed, per se but why not if you're going for E85 and looking for more power? I'm running E85 on uprev software tune. I don't have flex capability. So I have to empty tank to change fuels and then switch maps
Old 04-16-2020, 10:02 AM
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To properly switch over you should consider a flex fuel sensor. Because not all pump E85 is the same lower octanes will result in lower power and drive ability issues possibly engine problems
Old 05-19-2020, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BULL
To properly switch over you should consider a flex fuel sensor. Because not all pump E85 is the same lower octanes will result in lower power and drive ability issues possibly engine problems
I'm planning on tuning my g37s on e85... the 91 we have here is poo poo.. also e85 super cheap right now. and you know.. the environmental impact stuff
Old 01-23-2024, 11:01 AM
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FBO+E85 Dyno tune

Sup guys, just got tuned a couple of days ago. Went with admintuning!

2012 G37 Coupe Automatic

Mods:
Z1 2.5" CAI
Berk resonated testpipes
Ark Grip Catback Exhaust
Running E85

She made 339 WHP 🙌

Makes we wonder if I upgraded to 3" CAI & added Long tube headers 🥵

She moves & sounds great!
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