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sting2343 · 05-07-2010, 08:00 PM

Hey Guys i have been thinking about trying to convert to E85 on my KA-T and was wondering what everyone else's experiences were with this kind of a set-up. Currently i have arias pistons, greddy turbo kit with FMIC and 500cc injectors...other than upgrading the injectors to 1000cc is there anything else that i should do...also i was wondering if anybody is running this setup if it is more fuel efficient and others...it is my daily so im kind of hesitant because of convenience, but im not sure. Any Feedback would be awesome!!!

spooled240 · 05-07-2010, 08:05 PM

I would upgrade the rods and get some ARP headstuds. The pistons are actually NOT the weakpart of the motor it's the rods which tend to break at 300+hp (I know there are exceptions)

for what I hear E85 is the stuff, cheaper, higher octane and cleaner exhaust?

*more pics/info about your sig OMG

SHINCHU · 05-07-2010, 10:11 PM

a few things to consider:
- how far is your commute?
- how accessible is e85 to you? (fill points at both sides of commute?)
- would the cost of conversion really justify the PITA finding a station will be?

i was talking to cyrus about this, he runs e85 in the megan 240. i was thinking about doing it to my daily SR. he said its not really worth it for the hassle of how fast it corrodes shit. fuel pumps, lines, etc...

up to you though. the benifits are pretty tempting...

ryguy · 05-07-2010, 11:06 PM

Running E85 is less fuel efficient than gasoline, there is less stored energy in it. Fuel economy goes down by about 15 to 20 percent.

However, as mentioned before, it's really high octane.

importdude · 05-07-2010, 11:37 PM

you live in SD! you need to call jason
he will set you up good
he tuned my e85 ka-t and he personally has a 730whp Ka-t!
pm me ill give you his number

i noticed a huge improvement with mid range!
i made 380whp with slipping clutch at 15psi only!

SHINCHU · 05-08-2010, 12:03 AM

jason where in SD? what shop?
hmmm... i'm still tempted. heh.
might see if he can at least tune my SR for US pump gas.
(PFC still set for japan hi octane)

shiftdrift · 05-08-2010, 12:06 AM

i think he's talking about emance tune, jason his sn on here is nosajton or something

punxva · 05-08-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooled240

I would upgrade the rods and get some ARP headstuds. The pistons are actually NOT the weakpart of the motor it's the rods which tend to break at 300+hp (I know there are exceptions)

for what I hear E85 is the stuff, cheaper, higher octane and cleaner exhaust?

*more pics/info about your sig OMG

ummm what??

the ringlands are the weak point of the ka, the rods are usually good for closer to 400hp. But yeah that is all

SHINCHU · 05-08-2010, 01:17 AM

yeah i agree.
back in 99 my buddy got a turbo kit prototyped from Fmax for his 96 altima. he had a boost spike (manifold crack or something caused it), and melted the piston right at the lands.

sting2343 · 05-09-2010, 05:32 PM

thanks for all the help guys...Im still looking into this..so has anyone else ran this setup?

FutureDrifter89 · 05-12-2010, 03:55 PM

Usually with e85 you are recommended to replace you fuel feed line with at least -6 line, and e85 is cheaper at an average of 2.60 a gallon but it actually burns 30% faster than gasoline. i was considering e85 but the corrosion factor and the extended preparation turns me away. i would rather just run c16 and save money.

My .02

05-07-2010, 08:00 PM	#1
sting2343 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego/Newport Beach Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	E85 ka-t Hey Guys i have been thinking about trying to convert to E85 on my KA-T and was wondering what everyone else's experiences were with this kind of a set-up. Currently i have arias pistons, greddy turbo kit with FMIC and 500cc injectors...other than upgrading the injectors to 1000cc is there anything else that i should do...also i was wondering if anybody is running this setup if it is more fuel efficient and others...it is my daily so im kind of hesitant because of convenience, but im not sure. Any Feedback would be awesome!!! __________________

05-07-2010, 11:06 PM	#4
ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 32 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Running E85 is less fuel efficient than gasoline, there is less stored energy in it. Fuel economy goes down by about 15 to 20 percent. However, as mentioned before, it's really high octane. __________________

05-07-2010, 11:37 PM	#5
importdude Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san j0 Posts: 1,381 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	you live in SD! you need to call jason he will set you up good he tuned my e85 ka-t and he personally has a 730whp Ka-t! pm me ill give you his number i noticed a huge improvement with mid range! i made 380whp with slipping clutch at 15psi only! __________________ built ka-t

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sting2343 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego/Newport Beach Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for all the help guys...Im still looking into this..so has anyone else ran this setup? __________________

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05-07-2010, 08:05 PM	#2
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,140 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I would upgrade the rods and get some ARP headstuds. The pistons are actually NOT the weakpart of the motor it's the rods which tend to break at 300+hp (I know there are exceptions) for what I hear E85 is the stuff, cheaper, higher octane and cleaner exhaust? *more pics/info about your sig OMG

05-07-2010, 10:11 PM	#3
SHINCHU Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 42 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SHINCHU Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a few things to consider: - how far is your commute? - how accessible is e85 to you? (fill points at both sides of commute?) - would the cost of conversion really justify the PITA finding a station will be? i was talking to cyrus about this, he runs e85 in the megan 240. i was thinking about doing it to my daily SR. he said its not really worth it for the hassle of how fast it corrodes shit. fuel pumps, lines, etc... up to you though. the benifits are pretty tempting...

05-08-2010, 12:03 AM	#6
SHINCHU Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 42 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SHINCHU Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jason where in SD? what shop? hmmm... i'm still tempted. heh. might see if he can at least tune my SR for US pump gas. (PFC still set for japan hi octane)

05-08-2010, 12:06 AM	#7
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 31 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	i think he's talking about emance tune, jason his sn on here is nosajton or something

05-08-2010, 01:17 AM	#9
SHINCHU Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 42 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SHINCHU Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i agree. back in 99 my buddy got a turbo kit prototyped from Fmax for his 96 altima. he had a boost spike (manifold crack or something caused it), and melted the piston right at the lands.

05-12-2010, 03:55 PM	#11
FutureDrifter89 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victorville, ca Age: 32 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Usually with e85 you are recommended to replace you fuel feed line with at least -6 line, and e85 is cheaper at an average of 2.60 a gallon but it actually burns 30% faster than gasoline. i was considering e85 but the corrosion factor and the extended preparation turns me away. i would rather just run c16 and save money. My .02