E85 Conversion? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DaveK · 02-07-2008

Just curious, with all the talk about renewable fuels and so on would it be possible to convert an LT5 to run on E85?

Casting my mind back to my alcohol dragster days it would certainly need bigger injectors - I seem to remember you need about 30% more fuel in there with alcohol. So that could have cascade effects on the whole fuel delivery/pump system. Then there's potential problems with seals etc. Not to mention issues with the breakdown of lubrication.

What do you guys think? Any one done any experimenting in this line?

02-07-2008	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,543	E85 Conversion? Just curious, with all the talk about renewable fuels and so on would it be possible to convert an LT5 to run on E85? Casting my mind back to my alcohol dragster days it would certainly need bigger injectors - I seem to remember you need about 30% more fuel in there with alcohol. So that could have cascade effects on the whole fuel delivery/pump system. Then there's potential problems with seals etc. Not to mention issues with the breakdown of lubrication. What do you guys think? Any one done any experimenting in this line? __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.