E85 Converted V10
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E85 Converted V10
My 99 F-250 now runs on either gasoline or E85. I had a flip switch programmed for both tunes. So far the E85 is doing better than expected for MPG. I am getting 9.8 w/ E85 verses the 10.5 that I should be getting with gas. (lots of short trips and city driving)
6.6% drop in mpg
19.7% drop in cost per gallon (87oct 3.09 & E85 $2.48)
The real comparision will come with a few longer distance trips...
6.6% drop in mpg
19.7% drop in cost per gallon (87oct 3.09 & E85 $2.48)
The real comparision will come with a few longer distance trips...
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Waht all do you have to do? I've been told you not only have to reprogram the PCM, but you also have to replace the fuel lines and injectors. With the continual riase of gas, it maybe a worth while investment.
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One of the shops I looked at had an 01 Crown Vic that had run on E85 for 40,000+ miles. There are many people that believe that the non-flex fuel vehicles have fuel systems that can handle E85.
I just had a program written and put on the diablo flip switch. Runs great, only difference I noticed is at start up it idles higher to begin with, but the computer may just need to get used to the new tune. There has been no noticeable change in power.
I just had a program written and put on the diablo flip switch. Runs great, only difference I noticed is at start up it idles higher to begin with, but the computer may just need to get used to the new tune. There has been no noticeable change in power.
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The fuel lines, tank and injectors should all be fine with E85 as far as the material goes. Depending on the duty cycle of the injectors they might need to be upgraded. Other than that, the tune takes care of the rest.
mizzitch, did you have them adjust the shift points and such with the tune or is it just simply converting to E85?
mizzitch, did you have them adjust the shift points and such with the tune or is it just simply converting to E85?
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mizzith,
Who did the programming? Cost?
I'm interested in this for both the Excursion and our Accord, but it has to be cost effective with a relative short ROI. Right now there are very few stations that sell e85 in my area, but it's $.25 cheaper than gas.
I've been searching around and found 'conversion kits' ranging from $300 to $500... which is robbery.
Who did the programming? Cost?
I'm interested in this for both the Excursion and our Accord, but it has to be cost effective with a relative short ROI. Right now there are very few stations that sell e85 in my area, but it's $.25 cheaper than gas.
I've been searching around and found 'conversion kits' ranging from $300 to $500... which is robbery.
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$200 plus my used Diablo Preditor
www.rune85.com
Andy was pretty good for a guy that just had his wisdom teeth removed...
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Andy was pretty good for a guy that just had his wisdom teeth removed...
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Originally Posted by mizzitch
$200 plus my used Diablo Preditor
www.rune85.com
Andy was pretty good for a guy that just had his wisdom teeth removed...
www.rune85.com
Andy was pretty good for a guy that just had his wisdom teeth removed...
