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Old 09-01-2010, 09:29 AM   #30 (permalink)
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problem with using a carbureted engine for this expirement is that the carb isn't set up for alcohol, while a fuel injected vehicle will adapt to the fuel to an extent. I somehow doubt a carbed engine can run on e-85 without being adapted to it.

And I think euromodder is about right on the 15-30% decrease in FC; I personally saw a decrease of 15% running the stuff compared to regular gas.
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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