Running E30 on Stock C7 Z06

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05-17-2024, 02:59 PM

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CraigStu

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My understanding is that ethanol has a higher octane rating so it helps fight detonation. But it also has half the energy for a given volume of fuel so how does that work out to provide more power?

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05-17-2024, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigStu

My understanding is that ethanol has a higher octane rating so it helps fight detonation. But it also has half the energy for a given volume of fuel so how does that work out to provide more power?

30% more volume. Hence why normal system will
not handle high ethanol contents - mass flow is too low.

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