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E85 is38 apr tune dsg tune
- Thread starter ML1234
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wordsthatiwrote
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- Ohio
It is my understanding that you can run a bit of e85 but what youll run in to is wearing out the fuel system prematurely as it is not designed for such high ethanol concentrations.
Thats why there are flex fuel cars. Guessing that the tubing and gaskets dont dissolve in the fuel.
Thats why there are flex fuel cars. Guessing that the tubing and gaskets dont dissolve in the fuel.
PacDawg
Drag Race Newbie
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- Gilroy, CA
Since we only have 91 octane gas available in my area, I've been running around e30 blend in order to run the APR 93 oct tune for going on 9 months now with no issues.
George Smooth
Drag Race Newbie
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- South Africa
Brazil gets the same GTI with the same injectors, low pressure fuel pump and their fuel content is E25. We have done long term testing with similar levels with no negative affects of use.
Crud_muffin
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- US
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- e-Golf
Now that there is a knowledge gem!! Thanks, George!
Thank you George and will i actually see power gains on apr tunes?
Mixing lets say 1/4 e85 will i actually see power gains over 93. If i am racing someone I would like to get the edge over them unless its completely useless.
TwinDad
Autocross Newbie
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- Fort Lee, NJ
It will help you get the max out of that tune. So any factors that would limit it on just 93, like heat, the e85 will help. Tuning for the e85 mixed in is a nice bump though. I run the JB4 and can adjust my map to add as much as 6 additional psi over just 93. I also see better timing and no corrections. I've gone as much as 4 gallons of e85 with a tank of 93 with no issues. I may try a little more, but I think I'm at my peak.
Crud_muffin
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- e-Golf
+ 1 And E85 creates more exhaust gas volume that benefits spooling while doing so at lower EGT's. A lot of people instantly notice the difference - a little espresso in your cup.
rafamonteiroo
Passed Driver's Ed
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- Brazil
Now in Brazil our Gasoline is with 27% Ethanol ...
I saw a project of a GTI running on the E100, without changing anything of the fuel line, but I do not know how long it will last ...
I saw a project of a GTI running on the E100, without changing anything of the fuel line, but I do not know how long it will last ...
Crud_muffin
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Hmmm...I don't think mpg's will be OP's #1 concern during racing.
Zx2man
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Are you stock tune Monkey?
On my stage 2 3 gallons of e85 is NOTICEABLE to say the least.
On my stage 2 3 gallons of e85 is NOTICEABLE to say the least.
Crud_muffin
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- US
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- e-Golf
I have to agree, it eats gas quicker when there isn't anything to be gained performance wise by using it. I watched a video once about the Brazil ethanol market where, generally speaking, non-flex car owners will switch to full E85 when its cost per gallon gets 50-70% cheaper than that of regular fuel. Obviously, turbocharged engines maximize the efficiency of ethanol.