E85 is 93% the energy of gasoline (80460 btu/gallon, vs. 87000 btu/gallon) so you will need about 13:1 vs 14:1 a/f. make sure you have ethanol rated hoses and seals.
9:1 a/f is for neat ethanol (E100) I would suggest increasing compression (shave the heads, or thinner head gasket), and adjusting the timing. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Thomas-WLTM07" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'biofuel@egroups.com'" <biofuel@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 10:51 AM Subject: [biofuel] New to list > I am new to the list, but I would like to ask a question: > > I am considering converting my carbureted car (1980 Trans AM, 1970 400) to > run on E85. > > What are the drawbacks? > What are the advantages? > What fuel mixture is correct? (I have read 9:1 A/F ratio) > What sort of issues do I need to understand and deal with? > > Thank you > Thomas Martin > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~-~> eGroups is now Yahoo! Groups Click here for more details http://click.egroups.com/1/11231/0/_/837408/_/982166857/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
