10-14-2016, 09:20 PM | #1 |
2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve
Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009
Location: Des Moines, IA
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Is E85 the way to go for more HP?
I have been looking at trying to increase my HP close to 800 and have been advised to change over to a dual stage fuel pump, upgrade injectors and install a E-85 system. Can you guys tell me if this is a safe way to go? i've seen a few guys on the forum go this route. I still need to buy the upgraded fuel pump either way and I'm looking at getting ID 1000 injectors (If anybody has some for sale?). Do you guy's have any sugestions on which way to go after you look at my current mods, thanks.
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10-14-2016, 09:34 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: MN
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Definitely the way to go to help with power especially if you're heavily modded. I recently added the DSX flex fuel kit and I love it.
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10-14-2016, 10:16 PM | #3 |
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Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Virginia
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i have the DSX flex fuel kit and DSX answered all questions I had. I'd give Dave a call and discuss your options with him. There shop in Austin is pretty nice
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10-14-2016, 10:30 PM | #4 |
Get Some
Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The Wood's Edge, NM
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E85 is awesome in these cars!
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10-14-2016, 10:44 PM | #5 |
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Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Glen Carbon, IL
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Another DSX conversion here. E85 is a great upgrade
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10-14-2016, 11:36 PM | #6 |
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Your mods don't show in your signature...Edit your sig. and list your mods above the pic and they will show...I would think for an 800HP build that a alcohol system would be more efficient...For those of us near 600HP E85 is a no brainer...
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10-15-2016, 08:08 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011
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Stock bottom LS3 800+rwhp on E85 with a DSX flex fuel kit as well, made 700rwhp on 91 pump gas, E85= 100+ octane, more boost and more timing, I would get ID1300's for a little room to grow, I started with 1000's and made 803hp, have the 1300's now.
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10-15-2016, 09:41 AM | #8 |
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Drives: 10' SS/RS - Sold; 15' White ZL1 Join Date: May 2009
Location: Harbor City, CA
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Did you guys just use the DSX kit or you upgraded the entire fuel system as well?
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10-15-2016, 10:36 AM | #9 |
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I went with a Fore triple pump set up when I did my latest round of mods so I could go E85. 104-107 octane. I'm at 810 to the wheels through a stalled auto on low boost. E85 is great if you have a ready supply of it available and way cheaper than paying $9/gal for 100 octane race gas. I also run meth.
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10-15-2016, 11:20 AM | #10 |
Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Placerville, CA
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E85 is awesome however; a few things to remember:
Cold weather affects how the engine starts and runs Don't let the car sit over winter with a tank of E85 in it Oil change frequency must be done at half the interval of pump gas Other than that, the LSA loves E85
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10-15-2016, 12:12 PM | #11 |
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Drives: 2013 Black ZL1, 2007 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jul 2014
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DSX flex fuel kit, E85, and a good tune.
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10-15-2016, 10:39 PM | #12 | |
Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014
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750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce
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10-15-2016, 10:40 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014
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Definitely get some corn. Whole different car on E vs 91-93
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750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce
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10-16-2016, 02:29 PM | #14 |
THERAPY
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how much for a kit?
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