Can a stock SS run E85?

The 5th Gen 2010-2015 Camaro SS has the ability to run E85 with just this kit.
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Can you run E85 in a stock engine?

The stock fuel system won't handle E85. You'll need new injectors, probably a new fuel pump, and definitely a tune. Once it's tuned, you won't be able to run normal fuel again.
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Can you run E85 on a stock fuel pump?

Sorry, it isn't going to happen unless something is wrong (with setup or tuner). There is little power to be gained in running straight E85, it's usually because some get it much cheaper than gasoline (not the case here in SoCal.
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Can you run E85 on stock LS3 injectors?

There isn't any rubber in the system. We are at 490 on e85 with stock fuel pump, stock injectors should work fine in close to stock setup.
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Can a 2014 Chevy SS take E85?

Yeah absolutely. The flex fuel sensors are awesome if you want E85.
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E85 Fuel In A NON E85 Vehicle. What Happens??



Is the Chevy SS flex fuel?

When installed like out video most people will not even know your car is setup for flex fuel. Note: The 2013-2017 Chevrolet SS Sedan has the ability to run E85 with just this kit.
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Is a 2006 Impala SS flex fuel?

It isn't flex fuel. It works just fine with regular gas.
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How much HP can stock LS3 injectors handle?

Stock injectors can support 600 NA HP, but DC will be over 80% around the 500-520 mark.
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Can you put E85 in a Camaro?

With FlexLink you can run E85 in your Camaro and switch from gas to ethanol anytime. Running E85 will give you more power, cheaper fuel at the pump, lower cylinder, oil and coolant temps and cleaner emissions and zero knock. Naturally aspirated cars will see a 7-8% wheel HP boost.
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What do I need to run E85 camaro5?

To run E85 or 93 your fueling system must be upgrade a flex fuel sensor, larger injector's, and either a Boost Assist Pump or alternative fueling as E85 requires a 30% increase in fuel... E85 allows more timing, or timing to be advanced, due to it burning cooler and having a higher resistance to burn.
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How much HP does E85 add?

The benefits of E85 really come from the higher octane (up to 110, depending on ethanol content and quality). This allows some of the same benefits you see when using methanol injection, meaning you can run more spark (if needed) or boost. This normally translates to 25-50 or more horsepower on a forced-induction car.
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Does E85 give more power?

Faster Burning

E85 fuel has a faster ignition time and flame propagation when compared to gasoline. This leads to higher cylinder pressure, as well as increased engine torque and power, gaining up to 20%.
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Do you need a tune for E85?

Because E85 requires a completely new tune you must ensure that you are only running E85 in the tank when using E85 tunes.
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Does E85 shorten engine life?

Ethanol has a corrosive action on fuel-system components, magnesium, aluminium and rubber. Running E85 on older model engines without tuning and replacing some components will ruin the engine in short time. Replacing fuel hoses, fuel pumps, gaskets, seals, fuel filters, fuel injectors, throttle bodies, etc.
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Is E85 better than 93?

E85 has an octane rating higher than that of regular gasoline's typical rating of 87, or premium gasoline's 91-93. This allows it to be used in higher-compression engines, which tend to produce more power per unit of displacement than their gasoline counterparts.
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Will E85 Clean injectors?

E85 flex fuel not only powers your engine but also cleans your engine, fuel lines, and fuel injectors. That's because E85 contains a high amount of ethanol, up to 83%. Ethanol is an excellent cleaner. It clears the engine, fuel lines, and fuel injectors of deposits.
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Can you run E85 in 2015 Camaro SS?

The 5th Gen 2010-2015 Camaro SS has the ability to run E85 with just this kit. But your stock fueling system will be maxed out. Consider fuel system upgrades if you plan to build your LS3 or L99 beyond bolt-one. This kits harness uses OEM connectors in tandem with OEM products.
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Is the 2016 Camaro SS flex fuel?

The DSX Tuning flex fuel kit is the original plug and play solution to adding flex fuel on Gen IV/Gen V GM V8 vehicles. Use these kits to add the ability to run anywhere from straight gasoline to straight ethanol as well as reveal the true power potential of your setup.
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What is the purpose of E85 gas?

E85 Gas (or flex fuel) is a mixture of gasoline and ethanol and designed to operate Flex Fuel Cars. It is a renewable energy made by fermenting and distilling corn. E-85 contains mix of 51% – 83% ethanol with unleaded gasoline. E85 gas should only be used in Flex Fuel compatible vehicles.
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How much HP does a cam add to a LS3?

The 224 cam demonstrated just how much the LS3 motor was in need of wilder cam timing. Stepping up 20 degrees of duration (@. 050) resulted in a gain of just over 50 hp, upping the peak power output from 496 hp and 491 lb-ft to 547 hp and 514 lb-ft of torque.
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Can a stock LS3 handle boost?

Each of the engine builders that we spoke with were concise and to the point that the stock LS3 rotating assembly is more than capable of handling the boost levels to attain 500 horsepower.
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Can you put a supercharger on a stock LS3?

For the enterprising horsepower-seeking enthusiast to reach this mark via a power-adder, roughly 5 to 9-pounds of boost from a supercharger or turbocharger application would be needed, which is largely considered a pretty tame level of boost to push through the stock LS3 engine.
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Can a 2006 Impala take E85?

Filling up with E85 is exactly like filling up with regular, except that if you're dumb enough to huff the fumes, you might notice that E85 smells like cheap vodka instead of gasoline. Driving an Impala on E85 also is exactly like driving an Impala on gasoline, except for slightly improved throttle response.
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CAN 2007 Impala take E85?

The base 3.5L V-6 in the Chevrolet Impala has been capable of running on gasoline or E85 for a couple of years now. For the 2008 model year, GM is adding flex-fuel capability to the larger 3.9L V-6 as well.
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Does Chevy Impala take E85?

Impala, the top-selling large sedan in the U.S., moves ahead for 2012 with an all-new, 300-horsepower (224 kW) 3.6L V-6 engine and six-speed transmission that deliver an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway. The Impala also is E85 FlexFuel-capable.
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