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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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I've been hearing so much ---- about ethonal latly. Anyone know what exactly is going on? All I know is there are going to be alot of pumps selling this now and I dont think its going to be good for boosted cars.
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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ethanol would be good for boosted cars if they were designed with a fuel delivery system that would handle it. Ethanol has a higher octane rating so in a sense, it is like cheap race gas......
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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i dont know to much except for it comes from corn and chicken feathers

either way i think its like 87 or 86 octain so no i dont think it is good for boosted cars
i dont think regular gas is going anywhere

or i am wrong i dont know but i think he was talking about the new gass that is not derived from oil
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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e-85 is like 105 octane 15% gas 85% ethanol.
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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well its going crazy around here (kansas city). I guess all pumps are going to have it now or something. Its supposed to be cleaner burning and cheaper since its domestic.
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BoosTedZSix
e-85 is like 105 octane 15% gas 85% ethanol.
oh well than that is kick *** always can use higher octain
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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http://www.turbomustangs.com/smf/ind...?topic=47094.0
mustang guys seem to like it
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Its good stuff, if you have it available to you than you should start using it. Cheap race gas
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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alot of bit power guys around here use methanol injection systems to keep charge temps cool and run mucho timing and make buttloads loads of power.
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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http://www.turbomustangs.com/smf/ind...?topic=57851.0



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