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  1. #1 E85 Question. 
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    Can a standard tune convert your car to E85 or is there something special I would have to do? Also, how are so many people running E85? I looked up stations and there aren't any around me. Am I missing something?
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    Read more.

    You'll fine all the info.

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    You need to add about 33.33333% more fuel.

    It's found more in the midwest.

    Heres a good e-85 map E85 Stations
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    there's no e85 stations around me either, and you'll need 60# injectors of higher IIRC

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    apparently scott has been preaching that if you toss in 42.5# injectors completely untuned it's nearly perfect for flow requirements to switch to e85 on the stock tune.

    i wouldnt personally do it, but the math seems to prove out in my head.
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    this^, id still highly recommend a tune with it though. IF you are going to drop pulleys, youll probably need 60#ers. I'm running E85 and i love it, but this drought is killing the price making it impossible to break even gas-cost wise. Its like 3.30 a gallon here compared to 3.70ish for premium. PM me if you have more questions.
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    I want to pull the trigger, but the nearest gas station is around 25 miles from me. If a gas station with E85 pops up closer to me, I'll jump on it for sure.
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    I would not switch to E85 on a daily driver unless stations are readily available and you have a tuner.
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    This^
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    I wish e85 was available in my neck of the woods..
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