Can you run E85 in a 5th Gen Camaro?

The 5th Gen 2012-2015 Camaro ZL1 will need fuel system upgrades to support E85. Suggested Upgrades: Injectors and at minimum an auxiliary fuel pump. Talk with your builder/Tuner for specific brands and requirements. The 5th Gen 2010-2015 Camaro SS has the ability to run E85 with just this kit.

Can I put E85 in my 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.

Can you run E85 on stock LS3?

To do E85 right, you want to install the flex fuel sensor so that your car will adjust for various blends of gasoline and ethanol. You will also probably want more injector and possibly fuel pump as well. I'm around 80% on stock LS3 injectors and stock pump (but I'm also H/C/I/E/meth).

How much horsepower 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.

Can you just switch to E85?

The Basics of Switching to Ethanol​​​​​​​ You've seen cars making huge power on E85. However, you can't just switch fuel. That would make your car run worse.

Flex Fuel Kit (E85) Install Guide - 10-15 Camaro SS | Lethal Garage

Will E85 damage my engine?

E85 is actually safer for your engine than regular gasoline is. 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.

Is it OK to mix E85 with regular gas?

Yes, you can mix E85 with regular gas, but the mixture may not be ideal. E85 is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. If you mix it with 50% regular gas, the ethanol percentage will be too high and it could damage your engine. It's best to stick with a fuel that's designed for your vehicle.

Does E85 make more power than 93?

Same vehicle, same boost pressure, but a significant bump in power with the ethanol over gasoline. With use of E85 ethanol and appropriate tuning, we saw a net gain of 64 WHP & 38 WTQ over 93 octane gasoline!

What are the disadvantages of using E85?

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.

Can I run E85 in 2010 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.

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.

Can I run E85 in my C6 Corvette?

The 2006-2013 Corvette (C6) has the ability to run E85. But your stock fueling system will be maxed out or need an upgrade to support 100% E85 depending on your modifications.

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.

Is E85 good for racing?

Less Heat Build-Up. E85 is popular in racing because the engine runs cooler with E85 than with gasoline. This is because Ethanol has over 1/3^rd of oxygen by mass, which is higher than in oxygenated race fuels, where the levels are below 15% of oxygen by mass.

Can you run E85 in any car?

E85 gas is suitable for use in any vehicle designated as a flex-fuel vehicle by the manufacturer. Cars.com reports that flex-fuel vehicles are capable of running on both ethanol-gasoline blends and regular gasoline.

Does E85 burn hotter?

Ethanol burns hotter than gasoline and that could damage engine parts.

Why does E85 run cooler?

Ethanol burns cooler than regular gasoline. It requires lower combustion temperatures. Also, it creates a thermodynamic cooling effect that regular gasoline doesn't offer.

How much is a E85 tune?

450-600 is the going rate for an E85 tune. The only places I would do it at in SoCal are Cunningham Motorsports in Murrieta, Accelerated Racing Solutions in Rancho Cucamonga and New Era Performance in Agoura Hills.

Does adding alcohol to gas increase horsepower?

High-octane fuels, like ethanol, help deliver more horsepower and speed. Most cars require fuel with a minimum octane rating of 87. Ethanol's octane rating is 113 and is added to petroleum-based fuels to create a blend with at least 87 octane for use in modern vehicles.

Why is E85 so cheap?

E85 prices are down, not because oil companies want to sell more ethanol, but because they have to. The oil companies are in a bind. People are driving less and using less gas, but a federal mandate, called the Renewable Fuel Standard, requires the companies use more ethanol.

Does E85 last longer than gasoline?

Even in the worst-case scenario, when E85 reduces your mileage by 25%, you can save about 7% on fuel. When you use an ethanol blend that provides almost the same mileage as gasoline, you'll end up saving money.

What happens if you mix 87 and E85?

Shouldn't be a problem. The computer will adjust for anything up to 85% ethanol. Most regular gas has about 10% or more ethanol in it to begin with, and mixing the two will only result in an ethanol content somewhere between 10% and 85%.