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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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I have tried to read but there are so many different pieces of info that say one thing and others say different. I searched and read some but never really got a grasp.

What does it do for FI guys. Is it somthing that needs to be tuned for? Can you set up a truck like mine with a COS3 to run both premium/E85?

Just trying to get an idea. I hope to take my truck to the dyno in the next few months when it cools down some and get some numbers and try to have it tuned so i can get the most out of it!
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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It sucks.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Its alcohol. Cleaner burning and can take more timing.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dlt76028
It sucks.
I read that several times, but why do a bunch of boost guys like it so much other than timing advance?
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Good info on here-
http://www.turbomustangs.com/smf/ind...?topic=47094.0
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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You will need to add 30% more fuel to your tune. Octane is around 105 and it drops the intake air charge about the same as methanol. Awesome for F/I, but will suck for gas mileage. Expect about a 30% decrease in mpg.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah all my buddies says the gas milage sucks. Wouldnt mind knowing how it does on the dyno compared to gas..
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