Ants Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I agree with you here. Give the motor a heap of KM's on pump98 then give it some e85 when run in has finished. WHat ECU is it again ? Can it be flex tuned Yeah thats the idea Scottie. ECU is Haltech Platinum Pro so eflex is also on the cards Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Decisions..... For a decent 34 it's 15 and for a amloast destroyed 33gtr it's 14 This makes it hard because either way I will be fixing stuff and changing, and of it's rooted I can fix it so not to much there, and will have a new engine either way.... Hmm Grant (Count Grantleyish) is selling his R34 GTT it is really nice - think 14k IRRC. But he is in VIC and communication may be difficult as he can't hear but give it a try Zac. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCR48 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Yeah thats the idea Scottie. ECU is Haltech Platinum Pro so eflex is also on the cards Thought it was. Well yeah few hundred $$ for the sensor and you're all sweet. Though with E85 so close there's a fair chance it may never see pump98 again after the tune. But its good having that piece of mind that you "CAN" run 98 if you decide to Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Don't forget $$$ for the retune also. I'd be interested to see how a car tuned on E85 would run off boost at highway cruising speeds on 98. It'd be running rich, but i would presume not enough to cause it not to run? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thought it was. Well yeah few hundred $$ for the sensor and you're all sweet. Though with E85 so close there's a fair chance it may never see pump98 again after the tune. But its good having that piece of mind that you "CAN" run 98 if you decide to exactly mate. If I want to. But will no doubt be very reluctant ever put 98 after considering its power potential Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCR48 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Don't forget $$$ for the retune also. I'd be interested to see how a car tuned on E85 would run off boost at highway cruising speeds on 98. It'd be running rich, but i would presume not enough to cause it not to run? I drive mine from Caboolture to QR quite often. It runs perfect. chews through a bit of fuel but thats expected Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Don't forget $$$ for the retune also. I'd be interested to see how a car tuned on E85 would run off boost at highway cruising speeds on 98. It'd be running rich, but i would presume not enough to cause it not to run? If it was a E85 only tune run on 98 running rich would be the least of your worries, the timing advance on E85 is way beyond what an engine on 98 can handle and that's why the flex sensor is important Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I want to run a flex tune too, but mine will be mostly run on 98 and then E85 for play dates, because there is no E85 near me at the moment. Edited April 2, 2014 by Bunta Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 not that I want to rub it in, but yesterday I spotted another United that has E85 which is close to my home I have to say that it will soon become more readily available near you too Bunts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 If it was a E85 only tune run on 98 running rich would be the least of your worries, the timing advance on E85 is way beyond what an engine on 98 can handle and that's why the flex sensor is important Would there really be that much timing at low revs and low load though? not that I want to rub it in, but yesterday I spotted another United that has E85 which is close to my home I have to say that it will soon become more readily available near you too Bunts There's no United servos north of the Logan motorway and south of chermside. Not no servos selling E85, no servos at all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCR48 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 If it was a E85 only tune run on 98 running rich would be the least of your worries, the timing advance on E85 is way beyond what an engine on 98 can handle and that's why the flex sensor is important Wow I totally misread what Peter was saying lol. Would there really be that much timing at low revs and low load though? There's no United servos north of the Logan motorway and south of chermside. Not no servos selling E85, no servos at all. I wouldnt want to chance it. Considering i gained 100-110hp changing from 98 to e85 with only 2-3psi more, there is no chance I'd risk running any fuel my car wasnt tuned to fun. Hell I didnt even like putting anything but BP Ultimate in my car before i went e85.. In regards to servo locations. I guess Brendale is closest then. But it is slightly north-er than Chermy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Would there really be that much timing at low revs and low load though? From my understanding yes, thats why E85 cars often feel like a big capacity NA while cruising around, and while you are cruising it might be ok but the second you put any load on it, say a hill, you would be in the shit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Wow I totally misread what Peter was saying lol. I wouldnt want to chance it. Considering i gained 100-110hp changing from 98 to e85 with only 2-3psi more, there is no chance I'd risk running any fuel my car wasnt tuned to fun. Hell I didnt even like putting anything but BP Ultimate in my car before i went e85.. In regards to servo locations. I guess Brendale is closest then. But it is slightly north-er than Chermy this is what I am currently doing. Will not put anything else in car except for BP Ultimate until it is tuned on E85. Why take the risk if you don't have to? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 From my understanding yes, thats why E85 cars often feel like a big capacity NA while cruising around, and while you are cruising it might be ok but the second you put any load on it, say a hill, you would be in the shit. ah, ok then. 20l range extenders it is!next question: tuned on caltex e-whatever, run on united? Caltexs range is lacking out of the cities but there's a nice chain of uniteds around Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 are you going to get the Sneaky R tuned on E85 Peter? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Its only a question of which brand and what month later this year when I'll do it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCR48 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ah, ok then. 20l range extenders it is! next question: tuned on caltex e-whatever, run on united? Caltexs range is lacking out of the cities but there's a nice chain of uniteds around If I were you Peter I'd stick to United. The consistency they have is well known amongst e85 users. They always have a well controlled Ethanol content. Caltex has been knows to drop as low as 70% ethanol, this is a major issue if you dont have a flex sensor. Also its worth noting that the V8 Supercars this season have in fact ditched Sucrogen E85 in favour of United E85. The same we get from the bowser just "Controlled" tighter to make sure all teams are getting the exact same blend Either way you decide to go, its always best to get it tuned on the exact same fuel your going to run. Why tune on Caltex if its going to run United? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Well, I was thinking more of when doing long distance trips, not a regular occurrence. The issue for me is that united is 15km away Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smity42 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Diesel is where it's at. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7246998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 and their goes another............. http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newsbusiness/8823843/300-jobs-lost-as-bp-shuts-brisbane-refinery Australia's manufacturing industry is in server dire straits. The correlation between the costs of living and wages needs to be addressed soon, otherwise, Australia is facing a manufacturing sector that will be almost 100% outsourced. not good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/431233-mugabetown-whoretownin-at-its-worst/page/770/#findComment-7247027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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