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gpippel

Post subject: Running our CE's on ethanol?

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:33 am

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This is a concern that I believe we all are going to have shortly. And that is good premium gasoline for our CE's. Does anyone know how much ethanol our engines will tolerate before they fail? Is there anyway that could be converted to E-85? If so what will be involved and how many dollars will we be talking about?

Like to hear from you.

Gary Pippel

gpip@windstream.net

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Iron 82

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Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:02 pm

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This is a good question. Sorry I can't help with this. I hope it's not coming to this changing anything on the engines... :cry:

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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:27 am

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I wouldnt.. The alcohol aspect in E85 would corrode many aspects of our engines and fuel systems. And to convert that aspect is very pricey, ie. not worth doing. Also, you'd have 30-40% fuel economy and range. So why bother..

I'm running my car on pump gas at $6 a gallon.. As a Daily Driver.. I just have to work hard to make the money.. :roll:

But gas prices wont stop me.. :twisted:

Check out the thread here:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/for ... hlight=e85

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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:56 am

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If it ever came to changing anything on the vette. I'M NOT Doing it. I have a great vette and love it as it is.

Thanks Stefen for the link.

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GoldenCE

Post subject: Re: Running our CE's on ethanol?

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:13 am

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Cars and trucks after 1994 have gaskets that will tolerate the 10% ethenol
What you will have to be concerned about are all the gaskets for the gas if you use the 10% ethenol.

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