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      04-11-2013, 04:21 PM   #339
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Originally Posted by tdizzle View Post
E85 is, in effect high octane gas. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 105-110 depending on various factors.

It's real power is that it helps resist detonation because of of how it helps keep the engine cooler, therefore allowing for higher boost, timing, etc. I guess you could liken it to high octane gas + meth combined (slightly exaggerated but you get the idea)
Interesting, I feel when I use a mix of 100 Octane race fuel mixed with regular 91, feel the most power.

When I use a mixture of E85 with 91, it feels slower and not as fast as the 100 octane..Still quicker than stock, but still not as good as the 100 octane.. why is this?
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