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  1. #1
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    Default E85--Oxygenated Gas--Pump gas

    lets talk fuel
    lets swap stories
    lets discuss problems
    what do YOU like?

    Brad
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    Funny you posted this. I was planning on calling you in a bit to pick your brain on an issue im having.

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    fire away---sharing issues with everyone is always a good thing
    If I cannot help --I am sure we can talk it through with someone here

    Brad
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    What should the carb maintenance be from week to week? We seem to be getting a fair amount of residue!

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    what fuel are you on zero?

    Brad
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    VP Crate Horsepower

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    Brad,
    Do you see any real performance differences in leaded e-85 race fuel in a drum, and tested good e-85 from the gas pumps at local gas station?
    I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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    zero25--
    CHP is tuff on everything
    there is no denying the power it makes but it comes with a price--
    we recommend running an upper lube with that fuel (marvel mystery oil works fine)
    use as directed ---more is not better
    beyond that ---anytime the car will sit idle for more than a week---the fuel system should be drained and flushed with a non oxygenated fuel juiced with the same upper lube
    also---replace power valves in the carb twice a year
    call me with any questions

    Brad
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    Just add dirt,
    E-85 fuel---pump VS race grade
    on the dyno we have seen absolutely no difference between race grade (leaded) E85 and "GOOD" pump E85
    here is the problem---I am not even going into the ethanol content discussion as I hope everyone already understands the importance of testing the content
    BUT ---pump fuels are generally stored underground and anything stored underground is subject to moisture issues
    If your station does not move a high volume of e85 there can easily be a moisture issue in your fuel.
    it is critical to engine performance to have moisture free fuel that is at a content of 84 to 86 % ethanol
    when we have this recipe we do not see any difference in dyno numbers---however we believe in track performance over dyno testing --so if you tell me the one or the other performed better on track we will analyze the situation to form a scientific explanation as to why

    sorry to ramble there but there is not a clear answer to your question ---there are variables

    Brad
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    For a 604 I'm seeing people running 650 and 750 carburetor what's power difference or is one better than the other?

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    we lived in 650 land for ever no matter what the fuel because 650's just accelerate better
    BUT
    recently (last year or so) for E85 we have moved to a bit larger carb for E85 because our builder (Stealth) has figured out a few things to maintain acceleration rate with a little more air to carry the engine at the end.

    carb size 101----bigger carbs make power at a higher RPM---smaller carbs accelerate better but lack power on the topside

    currently (for most applications) on E85 we use a 700 for 602's which is a 1.300 venturi and 730 for 604's which is a 1.345 venturi but that is Stealth---if I were using a different manufacturer I would quiz them on acceleration VS power

    we still use 650's for all gas applications (1.250 venturi)

    hope that helps
    Brad
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    hey brad , just curious , have you done any testing with a E85 500 cfm 2brl on a 602 ?

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    I have not had that opportunity----we do have a ton of 2 brl stuff on 602's but it's in an area where they mandate gas
    my guess is that it would be awesome
    602's love e85 and they do well on 2brl's

    I wore myself out trying to improve on the adapter for gas and I believe the adapter for e85 might need some tweeks as well to get the best result

    Brad
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    ok , the new factory stock class we have requires a 2 brl period , whether a built engine or a 602 ....

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    Default carb size: how to determine

    is there a simple way to measure the carb to figure out venturi size and cfm with the E85 specialty carbs that don't have list numbers anywhere on them....

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    Would E85 benefit at all with a top end lube added?
    Doc
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    might help a little with cylinder wear , but I dont think it would be worth the trouble ....

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    Brad,
    What have you discovered with E85 that is stored in a plastic 55 gal drum? I hear there's a pricy nitrogen deal that should be used to remove moisture? I switched to E85 this year because I only race 5/6 times a year. (Got sick of getting my ass kicked on re-starts).
    Also, this fuel smells like ass! what's the harm in adding a cap full of scented fuel juice to the cell? (Bubble gum, cotton candy ect). I hear that's considered an "additive" in tech?
    Thanks mister,,,,,,

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    Any more discussion on E85. Pros cons

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