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Old 09-10-2016, 03:46 PM   #1
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Saw a video on YouTube and the guy was driving a heavily moded GTR and he was says that his car runs great on E85.
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Old 09-10-2016, 04:32 PM   #2
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Saw a video on YouTube and the guy was driving a heavily moded GTR and he was says that his car runs great on E85.
The key is the car is heavily modified and that likely includes making the necessary changes to run on E85.
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The key is the car is heavily modified and that likely includes making the necessary changes to run on E85.
Correct, including significant increases in fuel delivery to make the power. Most of the fastest cars in Street Outlaws use E85, but are tuned to do it.
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Great discussion! I'll drive 25 miles for non-ethanol gas before storing my Boxster this winter
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