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Old 03-26-2012, 05:06 AM   #23 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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If you're looking at Atkinson cycle, that's a whole different topic. And we do have a discussion about that. I haven't checked on it lately though.

I still can't believe you're considering experimenting on a new car. If you're going to do it, get it tuned by an E85 guru. Don't risk your engine.

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Originally Posted by drmiller100 View Post
first, ethanol is lighter then gasoline, and injectors inject via volume, and stoich is normally measured by mass.
Ethanol is infact heavier than Gasoline. Being 33% oxygen makes it heavier and reduces it's energy density. It's also what makes it so energy efficient.
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