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Nov 1, 2004 | 08:20 AM

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marc_w

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Ethanol is the new substitute to MTBE gas, right?

I ran it last year. Didn't notice any difference at all, performance wise. Didn't pay attention to gas mileage.

I can get another tank if anyones interested. They sell it 15 minutes down the road, in the next state.

Nov 1, 2004 | 09:12 AM

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PSM

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Originally Posted by gametech

A bit off the subject, but a couple of years back someone was campaigning a funny car running on ethanol instead of methanol. As I recall, they were using some sort of corn oil instead of petroleum-based oil in the crankcase. They also used a vegetable based oil in the tranny and rear end. If anyone remembers the specifics, please post. The cool part was after a run, you could siphon the fuel cell for a good buzz.

I was at a dragg strip in Epping NH and I saw a funny car that was painted like a corn cob. I think its the same car you're thining about. It ran right up there with the rest of the Funny cars so he must be doing something right. I remember the logo on the side "Powered by corn"

Nov 1, 2004 | 10:41 AM

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2ksleeper

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I know Mark Thomas that races IHRA runs a ethanol car that I saw at Rockingham dragway world finals. web link

Nov 1, 2004 | 09:45 PM

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KansasZ71

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Mtbe-e85

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Originally Posted by marc_w

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You are correct Ethanol has started substituting MTBE in gas but that is usually at the 10% mix. E85 is 85% ethanol and 15% gas. You need to have a Flex fuel engine to run it though.