Rafs-T-Type
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I just filled my 2013 F-150 with some corn fuel for the first time, and my butt dyno says I gained a couple ponies, but it could just be in my head. Anyone know the answer?
Do flex fuel vehicles get more HP when filled with E-85?
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Gary Wells
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I wouldn't think that you could without tuning for it.
But I'm only guessing. I am looking into a flex fuel system for my '09 CTS-V now.
But I'm only guessing. I am looking into a flex fuel system for my '09 CTS-V now.
Rafs-T-Type
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Hmm...according to Chevy their Silverado equipped with a 5.3 make 33 more HP with E-85. It's just one example, but it makes me wonder - http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/silverado/2014.tab1.html
edit: oops...make that 25 HP and 33 more #'s of torque.
edit: oops...make that 25 HP and 33 more #'s of torque.
Yes, my 2012 does this and it's confirmed in the literature. As it burns slower than gas, they advance the timing. This ends up increasing the torque.
E350 you say?
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E350 you say?
The Flex Fuel Sensor will "sense" the amount of E85 vs Unleaded and adjust timing. It also "senses" the consistency of the E85.
Wise guy!
Wow! I've been driving the E350 for the past 3 weeks for work. I dont think I've seen it get above 11 MPG Average. I reset it every fill up. I tried to put E85 in it, but the man in charge said no. He said we put real gas in the van, the MOGAS! LOL
Even my 2010 Malibu feels more responsive on E85. I only get 15-16 MPG though. The nearest E85 station is 30 miles from me. Last time I filled it was when I went to go grab 30 gallons for the GN last Fall.
There's one E85 pump 1 mile from my work but it's reserved for Government vehicles only.
Wow! I've been driving the E350 for the past 3 weeks for work. I dont think I've seen it get above 11 MPG Average. I reset it every fill up. I tried to put E85 in it, but the man in charge said no. He said we put real gas in the van, the MOGAS! LOL
Even my 2010 Malibu feels more responsive on E85. I only get 15-16 MPG though. The nearest E85 station is 30 miles from me. Last time I filled it was when I went to go grab 30 gallons for the GN last Fall.
There's one E85 pump 1 mile from my work but it's reserved for Government vehicles only.
My van weights 9200 lbs with the body and a ll the tools and me. I never figured it out but I probably get around 9-10 mpg's
Powertechn2
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So far GM is the only manufacturer that claims more hp/tq on E-85. Yota's make the same power and just worse fuel economy...
If it made gains in my truck I would likely use it at least once in a while.
If it made gains in my truck I would likely use it at least once in a while.
lol
BEATAV8
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My 2014 Silverado 5.3 makes more power/torque on E85.
355HP on gas. 376HP on E85
383Ft*lb on gas. 416Ft*lb on E85
It's very noticeable on the butt dyno. Goes from "OK" to "Wow!"
Truck averages 20.7mpg on gas and 18.5mpg on E85.
http://www.gmpowertrain.com/VehicleEngines/PowertrainProducts.aspx
355HP on gas. 376HP on E85
383Ft*lb on gas. 416Ft*lb on E85
It's very noticeable on the butt dyno. Goes from "OK" to "Wow!"
Truck averages 20.7mpg on gas and 18.5mpg on E85.
http://www.gmpowertrain.com/VehicleEngines/PowertrainProducts.aspx
Gary Wells
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'09 & up Cad CTS-V specific info, but very good info in there.
I'm going to get the Cad done soon.
http://www.ctsvowners.com/forum/4-engine-supercharger/16686-all-e85-talk-help.html
I'm going to get the Cad done soon.
http://www.ctsvowners.com/forum/4-engine-supercharger/16686-all-e85-talk-help.html
Damn... wish I could run the E85 in my 5.3.
I know it could be tuned for it but the mileage sucks as it is.