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Conversion to E85 Ethanol

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Old 03-17-2011, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by D-MAN
No the R53 fuel pump is good, no change in fuel lines - just bigger 550cc injectors
Wow, that's pretty amazing, as far as not needing a fuel pump. I kinda figured they would at least need bigger injectors.
 
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Old 06-22-2011, 03:17 PM
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You can add me to the list of people who successfuly converted their MINI (R53) to run 100% E85! It does make more power, it does run cooler, it even reduces KNOCK levels! However you do burn a LOT more of it.
 
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
You can add me to the list of people who successfuly converted their MINI (R53) to run 100% E85! It does make more power, it does run cooler, it even reduces KNOCK levels! However you do burn a LOT more of it.
How much power did it add over your 91 or 93 oct tune?

I know it varies by engine, turbo and parts, that's why I ask. I had an STI and the stock turbo on E85 could only get an extra 30 WHP. But an EVO gets something like 50 more WHP.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 08:41 PM
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No clue. I never had it on a dyno after the change over. It wont be going back on E85 any time in the near future though.
 
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