the power will be similar. no way 10%

 

Guys run E85 because C16 is $13/gal and E85 is $1.40/gal and have similar performance. Its cheap race gas in most guys eyes, but C16 is "better" if you can afford it.

Meth injection is good stuff. Plenty of people have made 1000+ on pump 93/C16 and meth.

Im not saying E85 isn't a good fuel, it can be very good. Im just saying its not magic and shouldn't be put on a throne. You can still detonate with E85 as well. Its harder, but not impossible.

 

Maybe some of the stuff I'm seeing is E85 compared to 93 and not C16. I've been swayed to go the flex fuel route so I have the option to use whatever. We shall see what the difference is when it's all done. I hope it'll be worth the extra little bump in the road. Thanks for the advice on the fuel pumps Atomic. Do you know of any injectors that are E85 specific? I ask because I see the pumps, wiring, hoses etc have to be rated for E85.

And again I appreciate the input greatly. You're welcome to borrow that lift I bought or use it whenever.

 

Pretty much all modern injectors are good with e85, especially the ones big enough for what you will be needing. I would call Jon at FIC and ask him what he thinks, hes been a good guy to deal with and knows his stuff.

I might take you up on that when I redo my exhaust at some point

 

Thanks and yeah you're more than welcome to use it. If you wanted to use it at your place all you would need is to buy your own anchor bolts and drill the holes in your concrete. Or use it at my place is fine as well.

 

Found this article and it's promising for what I'm trying to achieve.

Building an Insane Supercharged LS7 / LS9 that Pushes Past 1,000 HP

 

Well yea, 427cubes with CNC LS9 heads with a ported overdriven blower on an engine dyno, of course its going to make big power. 1000hp on an engine dyno would probably be 850 or so at the wheel. With all FI applications, its the thing moving the air that determines the power, beit a set of rotors or a centrifugal compressor.

 

Haha hopefully I have the right parts. NW 102mm TB, 427 forged cubic inches, Whipple 2.9L, ported LS3 heads, custom cam, etc etc. would be nice to get 850 to the wheels.

 

Should be very close!

 

Man I hope so. Interestingly enough if you scroll just a little past that article it talks about that engine going into a S10! I just so happened to read that far.


Working on figuring out fuel delivery system now.

-Dual Walboro 450lph E85 pumps w/ Hotwire Kit for constant 13.5v and lift pump from Radium Auto
-IDC 1300 injectors (rated for E85 use)
-8an (pressure) 6an (return) PTFE hose and fittings rated for E85
-GM Flex Fuel sensor
-Innovate Ethanol Content, Fuel Pressure/Temp, and A/F sensors/gauge
-Stainless Tank from Rick's Tanks

Haven't figured out what boost referenced FPR to use though and where to place it. Should it be close to the fuel rail or close to the pump? Last time around I just used a Corvette fuel filter placed about ~3ft from the pump.