E85

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by Scouts Out

F Stop, being a non engineer type, what modifications mst be complete to have a engine run on E85? Why the difference in burning?

Not sure of all the changes, but I know the head has to have a higher rockwell for hardening due to the higher temp burning of E85, or any ethanol mixture above 15 percent. Seals, gaskets are unique, and injectors are different; how, not sure.
I have never gotten involved with E85, so do not know all the requirements.

[Black H1]

in SD E85 is at every gas station, it is a rural economy here and is heavily subsidized by the state. E85 is 50 cents a gallon cheaper and will disable a vehicle that is not specifically designed to handle the higher temps or leaner oxygen mixture. The H3 will malfunction in less than a tank if you use it in there. PLUS the E85 mixture gets 25% less mpg then gas, so the cost savings in marginal if it could be used.

[Aubs]

I was pissed to know the morons at the Chevy dealer in Silverthorne were like "Yeah, these can take E85." I mean, some said it on the delivery sticker, and it was in the product brochure, but this was only SOME. He made it sound like all. They also tried to get a tranny flush done at 30K on my H2, which I was hesitant about. They wanted to change the diff fluid too. I wasn't about to let them touch anything but the oil. This was after some Vibe came rolling out of the garage smoking from everywhere... They also thought all new GMT900's used AFM, that they had 4-spd, and that the new Escalade was made on the East Coast somewhere. TEXAS should have been the instant answer it's on the door!!! Morons...