quote:Originally posted by ROVERLTD:
... E85 is great from reduction from overseas oil but it will result in overall less power and more overall fuel consumption for the same power output (not 1:1)....
Rover, the stoichiometric ratio for ethanol is different than that for gasoline requiring more fuel and less air, hence the reduced fuel economy. And even with the increased fuel consumption, the net btu's are still lower than that for 100% gasoline, hence the reduction in bhp.
Even so, I would gladly accept lower bhp and the expense to convert the Pantera, in the name of reducing our nations reliance on foreign fuel, cleaner air, and improving the US economy.
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