E85 for and against

[2rismo]

Let me call the product manager on Tuesday first.

[Coffin]

ok cool ... you got my work email Adrian?

[Morgs]

Anyone heard rumours of an Australian car manufacturer soon releasing a car that runs on E85 & in partnership with a major oil company plans are in place to have E85 available nationally?

This may have been brough up in the 5 pages prior to this post.... if I missed it.. roll me :D

[morerevsm3]

yes, july/holden/caltex

[Morgs]

Exceptional.... time to get back on E85

[Dave]

http://www.caltex.com.au/latestnews/....aspx?id=13178

[myliberty]

I can't figure out when it will be available at the pump in QLD.

help.

[Dave]

between 6 and 12 months, I am hoping the new caltex at zillmere has some

[Dave]

you getting 2000cc injectors?

[myliberty]

you getting 2000cc injectors?

ID2000's yeah.

[Dave]

How many hp do you think 850s would support in a sr20 on e85

[myliberty]

depends if there's 4 or 8 of them.

[Dave]

4

[Supashake]

How many hp do you think 850s would support in a sr20 on e85

About 30% less than they will on Petrol.

[Coffin]

I was talking to my engine builder about this stuff last week, ... he was saying in reality he's seen fuel consumption generally from 1.6 - 2.2 times petrol.

Doesnt bother me too much as my car doesnt really get driven much, .. but for something thats driven more, it could be something to consider