[Spridgets] E85 Conversion

[brian S]

David,

Considering the low mileage I'd do in my Bugeye, less than
100 miles a year, do you think that it would
adversely affect the carbs and intake?
Do present manufacturers coat their intakes and heads
to make them E85 compatible?
Going to do some more research, interesting stuff on
e85 vehicles.com

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!




> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:35:01 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
>
> E85 is pushing it. That is around the borderline between usable in a
> "normal" car by changing the A/F ratio, and "time to replace anything
> aluminum in the fuel system". Ethanol and aluminum do not get along
> very well. In Brazil, aluminum parts got nickel-plated to make them
> more ethanol-friendly.
> David L
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.
> >
> > Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget
> >
> > to run E85?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the
> >
> > electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.
> >
> > Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?
> >
> > And if so to what?
> >
> > At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,
> >
> > big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least
> >
> > equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.
> >
> >
> >
> > The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices
> >
> > about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty
> >
> > enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...
> >
> >
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> >
> >

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