Has anyone ever converted a G to use flex fuel? I know that this might seem an oxymoron but a whole dollar less for gallon of gas sounds good. Also did I mention the tax deduction? Now just for the record I am just looking into it.

I did not see any thread on this topic, thanks............

 

1 dollar less, but 30% lower mpg isn't going to make it any cheaper, e85 ethanol has a much lower BTU amount compared to regular gas so its a wash.

 

Right on! Trust me G is still in the shop and I am driving an Impala. I put some E85 in and it really sucks it down quick. I wanted to use it because it was cheap, but really in the end it's more pricey than Regular.

 

Sounds like it is a waste to me.

 

You also have to modify all your fuel lines to handle that caustic E85.

 

I remember reading somewhere of some guy who converted a rx-7 TT to run e-85 and his dyno numbers were some 50WHP more than with 93 octane...i will try to dig up the write up. I wonder if it will increase the WHP on a G by converting...?

-Sean

 

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=559156

There is a little peice of it...

-Sean

 

yeah, octane seems to be an advantage for that fuel. But for now, price per gallon does not seem to justify the switch or modification to our cars.

 

well, I think that getting a twin turbo system is more worth it. oh yeah!

 

yes, using it like that rx-7 of course. I was talking about modifying to use on a stock engine. Sorry i didn't mention that.

 

you'll lose power, he gains power on a boosted vehicle from the boost increase dialed in due to the higher octane, e85 has a lower BTU rating, so he's injecting a significantly larger amount of fuel also so his mileage will go way down

 

What about converting to biodiesel. I heard they made a IMpala on pimp my ride with 800hp and 30mpg. I only heard this though so I cant confirm validity. But a 500hp diesel G? I would drive it