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Originally Posted by Munch
I thought it was just a government scam on gas users to help corn farmers.
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Well, as a ploy to reduce our national dependence on oil, it pretty much is.
Even at $1.99/gal though, it isn't a cost-effective alternative for a typical DD car compared to regular 87 or even 91 octane. Sure it's still cheaper per gallon, but you have to burn 30% more of it.
Remember too, this E85 craze hit when pump gas prices were over $4/gallon. At that time, there was a benefit to be had, and why we see so many "flex fuel" vehicles on the road today. (My Silverado is a flex fuel truck, although I've never put E85 in it yet).
But now that pump gas prices are back to normal, that's not to say there still isn't a valid use for E85, you just have to build the setup that can take full advantage of it.
Most who mess around with it now are doing it in lieu of $6-10/gal race fuels.
Ask this same question in the FI section....you'll find more knowledgeable replies...such as this one:
Corvette Forum - View Single Post - Who is running E-85?
