E85 fuel mix for the RX-8
#51
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Material resistance doesn't have two bits to do with the engine configuration.
Anodized aluminum is the only way to use aluminum without it corroding.
fernando94fox is being way to vague. I don't trust someone that says they only lost 20-25 miles per tank when they don't even share the original range. MPG > Range. Range is not an accurate measurement of fuel efficiency.
Fill up your fuel tank with E85, reset the trip meter, drive until it gets low, fillup with E85 again and divide the trip miles by the gallons it took to refill and post your results here. Much more accurate for comparison .
Anodized aluminum is the only way to use aluminum without it corroding.
fernando94fox is being way to vague. I don't trust someone that says they only lost 20-25 miles per tank when they don't even share the original range. MPG > Range. Range is not an accurate measurement of fuel efficiency.
Fill up your fuel tank with E85, reset the trip meter, drive until it gets low, fillup with E85 again and divide the trip miles by the gallons it took to refill and post your results here. Much more accurate for comparison .
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So you could if the base fuel trim was for E85, right?
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Material resistance doesn't have two bits to do with the engine configuration.
Anodized aluminum is the only way to use aluminum without it corroding.
fernando94fox is being way to vague. I don't trust someone that says they only lost 20-25 miles per tank when they don't even share the original range. MPG > Range. Range is not an accurate measurement of fuel efficiency.
Fill up your fuel tank with E85, reset the trip meter, drive until it gets low, fillup with E85 again and divide the trip miles by the gallons it took to refill and post your results here. Much more accurate for comparison .
Anodized aluminum is the only way to use aluminum without it corroding.
fernando94fox is being way to vague. I don't trust someone that says they only lost 20-25 miles per tank when they don't even share the original range. MPG > Range. Range is not an accurate measurement of fuel efficiency.
Fill up your fuel tank with E85, reset the trip meter, drive until it gets low, fillup with E85 again and divide the trip miles by the gallons it took to refill and post your results here. Much more accurate for comparison .
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anyone can loose/gain 20-25 miles per tank, even a slight change in your driving habits can do that...
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So I've seen arguments why it might not be a terrible idea to run it... but I'm not sure I'm following any arguments as to why you would chose to run it over gasoline. Even if it's possible, why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
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why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
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^ LOL, I hadn't even thought of that as a possible situation. Even then, I'd imagine there would be better alternatives, such as calling for someone to help bring a gallon of gas or something.
This would be a bit of a different discussion if it was more performance focused. If there are benefits to running it in a stock car like the RX-8, it's so minimal that it wouldn't be worth it. The effort it would take to properly and safely run it would far outweigh the benefits. I've seen some impressive E85 builds, but those were purpose built cars.
This would be a bit of a different discussion if it was more performance focused. If there are benefits to running it in a stock car like the RX-8, it's so minimal that it wouldn't be worth it. The effort it would take to properly and safely run it would far outweigh the benefits. I've seen some impressive E85 builds, but those were purpose built cars.
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I don't really see how you think that's a comparable point... running E85 would lower your baseline/tank average immediately. That would guarantee that no matter what, you will see lower mileage. That adds up over time. If your gas mileage lowers because of driving habits, at least you're getting the enjoyment from it.
So I've seen arguments why it might not be a terrible idea to run it... but I'm not sure I'm following any arguments as to why you would chose to run it over gasoline. Even if it's possible, why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
So I've seen arguments why it might not be a terrible idea to run it... but I'm not sure I'm following any arguments as to why you would chose to run it over gasoline. Even if it's possible, why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
I was agreeing that the guy claiming to run e85 and only loose 20-25 miles was full of it. I don't even use gas with 10% ethanol unless I'm getting gas from chevron lol.
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I don't really see how you think that's a comparable point... running E85 would lower your baseline/tank average immediately. That would guarantee that no matter what, you will see lower mileage. That adds up over time. If your gas mileage lowers because of driving habits, at least you're getting the enjoyment from it.
So I've seen arguments why it might not be a terrible idea to run it... but I'm not sure I'm following any arguments as to why you would chose to run it over gasoline. Even if it's possible, why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
So I've seen arguments why it might not be a terrible idea to run it... but I'm not sure I'm following any arguments as to why you would chose to run it over gasoline. Even if it's possible, why go through the hassle if there's not a quantifiable benefit.
^ LOL, I hadn't even thought of that as a possible situation. Even then, I'd imagine there would be better alternatives, such as calling for someone to help bring a gallon of gas or something.
This would be a bit of a different discussion if it was more performance focused. If there are benefits to running it in a stock car like the RX-8, it's so minimal that it wouldn't be worth it. The effort it would take to properly and safely run it would far outweigh the benefits. I've seen some impressive E85 builds, but those were purpose built cars.
This would be a bit of a different discussion if it was more performance focused. If there are benefits to running it in a stock car like the RX-8, it's so minimal that it wouldn't be worth it. The effort it would take to properly and safely run it would far outweigh the benefits. I've seen some impressive E85 builds, but those were purpose built cars.
It's been shown to make more power, maybe 3-5% depending on the tune, nothing huge but it's noticeable. Eg. FFVs make more power on the stock tune although most are designed for Regular anyway. I've seen a few dyno charts showing more power on E85 than Premium(they're rare though), the results weren't spectacular on an N/A engine.
It's cheap, not always cheaper than Regular and sometimes not even Premium but it's close and E85 is 96 Octane. Even if you mix it down to 50% Ethanol it's still 95.5 Octane.
It's optional, unless you build a really narly engine with high compression and boost. You can still switch back and forth with a different tune.
Gasoline is 66% imported while Ethanol is mostly made from domestic fuels like Natural Gas and Coal, and it reduces Petroleum consumption by 75%.
Plus E85 is even more turbo friendly than Premium if you decide to go that route. The amount of power people make with E85 is comparable to those running C16 from what I have seen/heard. Converting and tuning to E85 would be a good baby step before someone builds an E85 monster.
I am not an expert by any definition.
If it's any consolation, I've heard less than 30% from people that don't test drive cars for a living .
Last edited by Allch Chcar; 09-09-2011 at 09:59 AM.
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It's been shown to make more power, maybe 3-5% depending on the tune, nothing huge but it's noticeable. Eg. FFVs make more power on the stock tune although most are designed for Regular anyway. I've seen a few dyno charts showing more power on E85 than Premium(they're rare though), the results weren't spectacular on an N/A engine.
The problem is it is only that effective octane at its required stoichiometric ratio.
Since you need 30% more of it than gasoline to achieve stoichiometry, ethanol immediately becomes more expensive by a third and the engine management system will either apply gasoline stoichiometry which will reduce the ethanol octane value by 1/3 or, if calibrated correctly increase the consumption by a third.
It is a lose/lose situation.
Plus E85 is even more turbo friendly than Premium if you decide to go that route. The amount of power people make with E85 is comparable to those running C16 from what I have seen/heard. Converting and tuning to E85 would be a good baby step before someone builds an E85 monster.
You are not an expert by ANY definition.
Toluene is already in gasoline. Now you are just grasping at straws.
There is no reason not to add toluene or, better yet, xylene to you tank if you want to.
True, but I don't see your point particularly.
Once again, you are combining terms into a fallacy.
One gallon of E85 will not do what one gallon of toluene will do.
Here is a practical for that:
The RX-8 gas tank is 14 gallons.
If you fill it with 13 gallons of 91 octane and one gallon of E85, you will have produced a tank of 90 octane gasoline.
If you fill it with 13 gallons of 91 octane and one gallon of toluene, you will have produced a tank of 92.5 octane gasoline.
You should read more Twain.
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Sorta true.
The problem is it is only that effective octane at its required stoichiometric ratio.
Since you need 30% more of it than gasoline to achieve stoichiometry, ethanol immediately becomes more expensive by a third and the engine management system will either apply gasoline stoichiometry which will reduce the ethanol octane value by 1/3 or, if calibrated correctly increase the consumption by a third.
It is a lose/lose situation.
The problem is it is only that effective octane at its required stoichiometric ratio.
Since you need 30% more of it than gasoline to achieve stoichiometry, ethanol immediately becomes more expensive by a third and the engine management system will either apply gasoline stoichiometry which will reduce the ethanol octane value by 1/3 or, if calibrated correctly increase the consumption by a third.
It is a lose/lose situation.
You are obviously a fountain of mis-information talking what you don't know about.
Stoichometric is Lamda 1.0 for any fuel. ECUs do not use air:fuel ratios for determining Stoich during Closed Loop, it uses Lambda.
The numbers I used for Imported Gasoline and Ethanol usage are based on official Government documentation. Not the most accurate but it is definitely close to reality. And if you look at the EPA numbers for Oil reduction for using E85 it's about 75% less Oil with the MPG reduction which is based solely on BTU content so it is actually less than actual MPG.
DOE Statistics
EPA on Ethanol
Note that it reduces Oil Imports.
Oil reduction for usage of E85
Correction, it appears to be 66% less Oil consumption. My mistake.
Last edited by Allch Chcar; 09-09-2011 at 11:11 AM. Reason: sources
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Just look at Allch's avatar. He's just a ridiculou puppet. They pull the strings saying ethanol is great and he barks and rolls over, waiting for his cookies.
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At a minimum you will need larger fuel injectors and a higher flowing fuel pump for an RX8. Preferably an engine management option too because even though the system is lambda based there are some subtle differences between E85 and gasoline that need to be accounted for for optimum operation.
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No kidding.
I know, government numbers, blah blah.
I am aware of the extra fueling requirements for E85 but thank you for contributing. I'm more worried about this, "Ethanol eats Rotary housings."
dumber?
You really need to stop posting and making yourself look dumber
At a minimum you will need larger fuel injectors and a higher flowing fuel pump for an RX8. Preferably an engine management option too because even though the system is lambda based there are some subtle differences between E85 and gasoline that need to be accounted for for optimum operation.
At a minimum you will need larger fuel injectors and a higher flowing fuel pump for an RX8. Preferably an engine management option too because even though the system is lambda based there are some subtle differences between E85 and gasoline that need to be accounted for for optimum operation.
dumber?
Last edited by Allch Chcar; 09-09-2011 at 02:44 PM. Reason: Trimmed for length
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I do, however, read a lot into what people post here over the years.
Allch-
Nope, but I would guess from his signature he is a tuner...or from his avatar a **** star.
Ken
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Thanks,
Allch