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Old 12-27-2007 | 10:10 AM
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My only fear would be running out of gas with no e85 station nearby...
How far you driving it? Lawrence, topeka, olathe, edwardsville, independence, wichita, springfield, etc all have stations.

If not, I say just run race gas at the track instead of building a fuel system since you don't drive it much.
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1982z28with18s
How far you driving it? Lawrence, topeka, olathe, edwardsville, independence, wichita, springfield, etc all have stations.

If not, I say just run race gas at the track instead of building a fuel system since you don't drive it much.
Well, my only concern is, I'd be worried I couldn't take it too far (without trailering it), because I don't know exactly where each e85 station is, and since the fuel economy of e85 is less than conventional gasoline, I'd be concerned if I say, wanted to take a road trip in it to visit family in say, Houston, TX.

While I don't plan on doing something like that very often, I don't want to build my car in such a way that it limits where/how far I can drive it. I would expect, though, that e85 is the direction our country is headed, so hopefully the availability of these stations will be increasing with time.

One thing that I find appealing to e85 (if that's where our cars are headed, anyways) is I'd be essentially "future-proofing" my car.

Who could I talk with that might be able to assist me in designing/upgrading my fuel system for e85??
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:36 AM
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Do you think 800rwhp is what I'll need to propel a 3800+ lb car into the single digits?
yes... only because of your manual tranny.
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:46 AM
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Shoot me your email in a pm on kcsr and I'll shoot you some pics I have of the fuel system I am probably going to build(e85).
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 1982z28with18s
How far you driving it? Lawrence, topeka, olathe, edwardsville, independence, wichita, springfield, etc all have stations.

If not, I say just run race gas at the track instead of building a fuel system since you don't drive it much.
I'll need to upgrade my fuel system either way, but do you think it'd be cheaper to go T-88 and upgrade the injectors, add a boost-a-pump, or go T-76 and upgrade the entire fuel system, from fuel rails to fuel pumps?
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:46 AM
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Well, and see, there's my dilemna. I like the T-76 because it's just that much less "crap" I have to make space for. I'm sure the T-88 route will be an even tighter squeeze. I do, however, like the idea of the T-88 making the same power with less boost and less "work". I guess the question is, what would I be happier with? I have no previous experiences with a turbo, so I'm really not sure what I should be looking for or expecting...



Well, yes, I planned on having a "street" and "strip" tune. It'd be much lower boost and more conservative for the streets...



I planned on going with one of your "hot parts" kits, of course!!

Of course, I'm gonna have to figure out what else I'll need, so I can build the rest of the setup...
Honestly, I think you'll be happy with a T76. You should have Justin give you a ride in his T76 setup once he finishes his new tweaks. I am sure you'll have a big smile.
Old 12-27-2007 | 10:48 AM
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Honestly, I think you'll be happy with a T76. You should have Justin give you a ride in his T76 setup once he finishes his new tweaks. I am sure you'll have a big smile.
Haha, yeah, I'll definitely have to hit him up for a ride...
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