E-85 users thread - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kochinopride · 11-08-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

I know Visconti's E85 rom replaces the MPG gauge with a number indicating what percentage of fuel is in the tank.

I'll reach out to my shop and see what's going on here. I don't want to be stuck on the road one day with no gas!

2forme · 11-08-2012, 09:03 PM

The gas gauge is off, my recent fillup was 10 gallons and it said I had half a tank.

On the other note... the occasional e85 won't cause build up if you're using 93 more regularly.

Klar · 11-08-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2forme

The gas gauge is off, my recent fillup was 10 gallons and it said I had half a tank.

On the other note... the occasional e85 won't cause build up if you're using 93 more regularly.

What build up?

2forme · 11-08-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Klar

What build up?

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Originally Posted by Crossover Auto

Yes, just look at Mazdaspeed3/6 direct injection pumps. If you have ever used E85, you know it causes some build up. Even running a regular tank of pump gas doesn't prevent it from happening.

http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...-issues-79030/

Klar · 11-08-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2forme

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Looks like it was cleaning out their fuel tanks and clogging a valve on the HPFP for the Mazdas. Only time will tell if we are effected. I'd think not since our Turbo guys are going to E85 will very low mileage on the engines.

Coheed · 11-08-2012, 10:22 PM

True, there are guys with MS3 issues and E85. But then again, look how many have had issues with the HPFP on regular gas as well. Seems the car doesn't take to modding well.

2forme · 11-08-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Coheed

Seems the car doesn't take to modding well.

I disagree. Making 400whp on over 200 dyno pulls without breaking something would say it takes to mods pretty good.

Tansey86 · 11-08-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2forme

I disagree. Making 400whp on over 200 dyno pulls without breaking something would say it takes to mods pretty good.

Responding to mods and making powering is one thing, still being reliable afterwards is another.

2forme · 11-08-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tansey86

Responding to mods and making powering is one thing, still being reliable afterwards is another.

Last I heard, the engine is still kicking and making power. It was the tranny that gave out after catching air at the higher part of the rev range.

Coheed · 11-08-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2forme

I disagree. Making 400whp on over 200 dyno pulls without breaking something would say it takes to mods pretty good.

I was referring to the MS3. The BRZ is doing really well. I plan on putting down around 320whp-350whp for as long as the engine will handle it.

The MS3 guys have had issues since day one with that HPFP

2forme · 11-08-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Coheed

I was referring to the MS3. The BRZ is doing really well. I plan on putting down around 320whp-350whp for as long as the engine will handle it.

The MS3 guys have had issues since day one with that HPFP

Oh... I thought you were referring to the BRZ... I was like huh?? LOL.... carry on...

TyperRspec789 · 11-09-2012, 01:37 AM

I have run 400-500miles on e85 and have some input:
- Averaged 18-22mpg (down from 28-32mpg on 93octane)
- Power and torque throughout the powerband is increased- refer to my baseline run of 151whp/125ft-lb stock to 189whp/147ft-lb on e85 w/ bolt-ons
- 45F temperatures result in poor start-ups (apparently there is a fix for this)
- Although cheaper than 93octane, e85 is more expensive to run due to the poor fuel economy
- exhaust DOES NOT smell like corn

Kochinopride · 11-09-2012, 10:08 AM

I gotta find out wtf is going on with my fuel gauge! Does anyone have a link to this discussion? I can't find anything on search...

Sportsguy83 · 11-09-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kochinopride

I gotta find out wtf is going on with my fuel gauge! Does anyone have a link to this discussion? I can't find anything on search...

Start reading down from this post for some good discussion

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=3086

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Coheed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 813 Thanks: 209 Thanked 225 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	True, there are guys with MS3 issues and E85. But then again, look how many have had issues with the HPFP on regular gas as well. Seems the car doesn't take to modding well.

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