Thinking of converting to E85.. Yes or Ne??

**tms8582** · 10-02-2013

Yeah usually bottom ends go on rebuilt motors for some reason. Stock blocks are pretty strong and another 40 or 50 hp should not be a problem for your motor. A good tune on e85 should result in little to no knock. One thing to keep in mind is that cold weather e85 is actually a different blend and not true e85. Cold weather "e85" has less ethanol. I don't remember if crbquist mentioned if he would be driving in cold weather or not.

**crbquist** · 10-02-2013

Originally Posted by tms8582

Yeah usually bottom ends go on rebuilt motors for some reason. Stock blocks are pretty strong and another 40 or 50 hp should not be a problem for your motor. A good tune on e85 should result in little to no knock. One thing to keep in mind is that cold weather e85 is actually a different blend and not true e85. Cold weather "e85" has less ethanol. I don't remember if crbquist mentioned if he would be driving in cold weather or not.

I don't drive it much in the winter.. Maybe a few miles here and there to keep it moving, but that's about it.