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  • sirleafalot
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2013
    • 196

    #1

    Switch to e85?

    Currently run a mod on alky...but fumes even with garage open do a number on my sinuses long story...not when engine running...But anyway...wanting to switch to e85' what kind of power or torque will I lose ? Also what carb builder for e85 should I go with?Thanks
  • SLM98
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 407

    #2
    Personally don't think the smell of E85 is much better. You will lose 30-40 on the torque end and 20-30 HP if this is an open motor. A crate will only lose 10 on each.

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    • usafracer
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 554

      #3
      E-85 is no better on the nose. I started adding fuel scent to my alcohol and it makes it much easier to deal with. Cotton candy sales go up when I am on the track too.

      I actually find people sniffing my exhaust. I have to explain to them that just because it smells good does not mean its good for you.
      My sarcasm is a pre-emptive strike to your stupidity!!

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      • sirleafalot
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2013
        • 196

        #4
        Originally posted by usafracer View Post
        E-85 is no better on the nose. I started adding fuel scent to my alcohol and it makes it much easier to deal with. Cotton candy sales go up when I am on the track too.I actually find people sniffing my exhaust. I have to explain to them that just because it smells good does not mean its good for you.
        Thanks, it's not the smell as much as it is the way the methanol dries out my sinuses. The e85 does not seem to cause as much trouble for me....Any recommendations for carbs ?

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        • 82Motorsports
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2009
          • 164

          #5
          Originally posted by stock car driver
          Jdrperformance.com

          Call John

          He builds all my carbs and they all work really well.
          Ditto...and he's always helpful if you have questions.
          U can step on the brake
          U can step on the gas
          But step on ur crank
          UR gonna get passed!

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          • 9WRACER
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2009
            • 585

            #6
            John has been doing our carbs for years, does great work and good prices!

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            • charlie#two
              Member
              • Dec 2007
              • 75

              #7
              I started using jdr 3 or 4 years ago and i have been nothing but pleased. Very helpful guy.

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              • newguy
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2011
                • 170

                #8
                switched to JDR this year and couldnt be happier! always happy to answer any questions i have

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                • merc123
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 1261

                  #9
                  Stealth also builds E85 carbs from scratch...
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                  • DANNY
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2007
                    • 791

                    #10
                    Originally posted by newguy View Post
                    switched to JDR this year and couldnt be happier! always happy to answer any questions i have
                    I SECOND THAT!!! Hes great and the carb work is wonderful...

                    He has tons of info on E85 make sure you ask every question no matter how goofy you think it is...
                    »»*†HÀ†§ HÓ††™««

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                    • MLR19
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 475

                      #11
                      JDR carbs

                      Plus 1 for JDR carbs, good work at fair prices.!

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