Who uses E85 in their V8 commodore?

[LTH-00L]

Hi guys, i just got an SSV Redline sportwagon in perfect blue and am loving it!

I know the car can run E85 fuel but i just wanted to know if there is anyone here who has been running it for a while and may have some insight they could share.

I've got a caltex down the road which sells it and the price is 20c per litre cheaper than E10.

Look forward ro hearing from anyone..

[brasher]

used eflex for 2+ years and 45k km's now in my VE2. With the odd 98 tank thrown in when out of Sydney.

On 98 octane I get 12.5L/100 avg speed 55kph
on eflex 15.2L/100 same speed. So you fill up a bit more, but the $$$ savings are there.

Take note this is with a Tuned ECM. I Have a Xcal3, so I can flip between "stock" map, tuned 98 and Tuned E85. I'm lucky that I have 3 Eflex servo's within close distance of me.

It's great stuff if it's available to you.

[macca_779]

used eflex for 2+ years and 45k km's now in my VE2. With the odd 98 tank thrown in when out of Sydney.

On 98 octane I get 12.5L/100 avg speed 55kph
on eflex 15.2L/100 same speed. So you fill up a bit more, but the $$$ savings are there.

Take note this is with a Tuned ECM. I Have a Xcal3, so I can flip between "stock" map, tuned 98 and Tuned E85. I'm lucky that I have 3 Eflex servo's within close distance of me.

It's great stuff if it's available to you.

You have a Series 2 with a flex fuel sensor. Why have two different tunes for 98 and E85 when one tune can incorporate both fuels and interpolate between the two even

[brasher]

You have a Series 2 with a flex fuel sensor. Why have two different tunes for 98 and E85 when one tune can incorporate both fuels and interpolate between the two even

Like you said, It still utilizes the flex sensor and just leave it in "stock" tune (modified to suit my mods) and I can throw any combo of fuel through it, theoretically when the tank is full of eflex and on the "stock" tune there should be no real difference between it and the dedicated E-flex one. However, the Eflex specific tune is a bit more aggressive and makes another 15rwkw.

[macca_779]

each map is specific for the fuel, so I can leave it on the stock map, make 260rwkw, about the same with the 98 map and another 15rwkw with the specific Eflex tune.

There are tables for both fuels though

[02PRUV]

I only run eflex in all my cars and my lawn mower. I'm being green and makes my daily driver make 1000hp on pump fuel

[white lie]

Still waiting to even get e10 over here... probably be another 5-10 years before we get the good stuff!

[LTH-00L]

Thanks for the responses so far, it's reassuring that everyone so far has had positive experiences with E85. Anyone experienced any sort of component failure? I mean the media and mechanics lead us to beleive ethanol is evil.. and i dont men from an environmental pospective. Im not too interested in that, i just want to know that by using E85 im not causing any future damage to my car at the same times, saving a few $.

[VendeTTR]

E85 will not cause any damage in your redline, Holden intended for you to use it in your car.

[XUV]

Still waiting to even get e10 over here... probably be another 5-10 years before we get the good stuff!

Fek ,I'm still waiting on e10 to make it to the Riverina , the N.S.W. Lib wankers veto'd e10 to replace standard ULP across the state.

[Troutman]

Main thing to watch for is that E85 doesn't last as long as petrol, so is not suitable for cars that are rarely driven. Good on you guys for supporting the local fuel industry though.

[HSVREDSLED]

I run Corn juice in my car 95% of the time...Its fine. Economy a little worse but with 20c litre savings I am in front.

[Angeldust]

does anyone worry at all about the amount of 'water' that could be dissolved in with the ethanol, particurarly if the servos don't service/clean their tanks etc???

[R8133]

I'm thinking of converting to e85 to my 08 ls3 clubsport, does anyone know what's involved apart from bigger injectors and tune?

[macca_779]

does anyone worry at all about the amount of 'water' that could be dissolved in with the ethanol, particurarly if the servos don't service/clean their tanks etc???

Not really no. People pay good money for water injection