I see on here frequently of others running E and getting better power with it. I know E-85 produces something like 30% less energy than gasoline so how does running E improve performance any? Just something I've been wondering but not something I plan on doing.

 

E-85 has a higher resistance to detonate and also helps with cooling. You are able to run a much more aggresive tune with it.

 

30% more fuel than gasoline, cooler charge, less knock.

 

^ as defo98 said.
E85 has an octane of around 105

 

JESUS! I've been looking at E all wrong! I might have to rethink this... Now to find a tuner near cincy.

 

Because Racecar

 

Lnf or LSJ?

 

lnf

 

So do you have mods or are you starting out from stock?

 

Still stock. I know before I even think about E I need a tune and full bolt ons. I don't think there is a tuner near me and even if there was it wouldn't be till after Christmas.

 

I would definitely run e85 if I had any pumps with it near me

 

There are some. Mostly Kroger stations.

 

No E pumps around me but one on turn pike and that's too much of a hassle to go to just to fill up

 

I would suggest you use e47 first. The fuel demands and gains without supporting mods like cams will bring issues on e85.

 

Being experienced with mixing E47 every week, I tell everyone the same thing: if it's your daily driver, don't mess with it. I don't DD my 'balt and it's fine to run E47, but planning the pumps out on a long drive makes it a pain in the ass. If I had to drive it daily, I would just run gas.