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Caltex e85 is it the way to go for more power

Started by xxl vlt · 9 Dec 2012 · 49 replies

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xxl vltArchived member
Just wondering if anyone has had success with e85 I'm running haltech sports 2000 running two maps pulp and soon flick of a switch to e85 only if u guys think so with experience my tuner says it will benefit a little how much could I expect currently running un ported head forged engine gt35/40 low mount on 6 boost m/fold 311rwkw 16psi just ordered ported head from bullet cylinder heads thicker cosmetic 1.9 mm to lower comp from 8:5.1 to 8 ish should b able to take boost up another 6 to 8 psi touch wood and big camtech cam revs from 3200 to 7800 some ideas on diff fuel would b great ta
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vlct2010Archived member
Few the guys on ere run e85 n dnt think besides not every servo having it they have had any probs... I've heard of gains from 50-100 hp
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xxl vltArchived member
I'm a little lucky the woodcroft caltex has it I'm only 5 mins from there a 50 to 100 Hp increase that's def worth it even just for racing thank u on ur info
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TUXEDOArchived member
How much did the head cost from bullet cylinder heads if you don't mind me asking? -pumba- and MBHSV5 are running the Caltex eflex without any issues, CHUBSPT is running the united e85 and I'm currently in the process of converting mine to united e85.
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xxl vltArchived member
Jobby is friend of mine so a reasonably good price he is supplying the head as well so it's not bad how many united servos in s a have the e85 ps haven't picked the head up yet getting it next fri so don't know the bill what should I pay this has the 1mm oversize valves and all the goodies
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vltrb-0Archived member
dont put caltex **** in your car is called bio-eflex because the ethanol content ranges from 70-85% at any given time of the year the only relatively consistent ethanol to use is united which is actually E85
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xxl vltArchived member
I agree but I'm miles away from the united 4 to 5 mins from caltex woodcroft I'm running two maps so pump for street e85 for track that will b the united 1 thanks for the heads up
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grunter01Archived member
i run united E85 in my car, the caltex varies to much more my liking... But there is plenty of people on here running the caltex e85 and are running fast times. Speak to your tuner about it
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group3tArchived member
united e85 is the go and dont use eflex iv been told its crap
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TUXEDOArchived member
If its tune for a low ethanol content it will be fine. But as above, talk to your tuner. I don't know what a bullet head would be worth, but I'm interested to know!
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xxl vltArchived member
I know the bullet cylinder head with all the goods large valves flow around 700 Hp at about 18 psi then more with more boost its around 2400 I think cheaper if u use ur head I want to keep my standard one ill talk to my tuner regarding e85 thanks everyone.
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TUXEDOArchived member
You have a PS2000, install a wideband O2 and it will automatically adjust the map according to the ethanol content!
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MurphArchived member
We run Caltex E85 in our VE Calais-V. Have used united as well and haven't noticed any difference. You will notice a difference over winter though, as the blend will drop closer to 70%. My suggestion would be to get your tuner to map a tune at about 77-78%. This will mean the car will never be too lean or to rich. Also stick to the same servo for a consistent product.
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vlct2010Archived member
Wats the name n number to the place were u getting the head from.?? Cheers
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xxl vltArchived member
His name is Marcus from bullet cylinder heads 82618813 tell him u spoke to big troy he knows me well he is one of the owners guys great info on the e85 thanks
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vlct2010Archived member
Cheers
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TUXEDOArchived member
You won't really notice a difference in the ethanol content fluctuation in the VE because it has flex fuel and adjusts accordingly like I mentioned the PS2000 is capable of doing also.
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xxl vltArchived member
Tuxedo u know some quality stuff do u work at grange autoworxs or just a customer awesome knowledge thank u lookin forward to meeting all u guys one day.
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TUXEDOArchived member
I don't work there but I am a mechanic. I am just friends with the boys at GRAW and they have helped me out with My car!
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EVLRB30Archived member
If your running e85 it has better knock properties so you shouldn't need to lower your comp ratio all that will do is make it laggier
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