Thread: e85 swap questions

Hi, so i have a 1997 GTP, and i have heard that switching to e85 is good for a few pulley size drops and good increase in HP.
what do i need to do to swap? I have read that several people have just stuck the 42# injectors in the cars without a tune. Since the increase in flow from the new injectors and the increase in fuel needed for e85 is the same you dont need the tuen. I would have thought this would require a tune to account for any small differences.
any thougths?
I have also seen several people ask about the fuel tank with e85 questions. What is the necessary fuel tank to run e85, and what comes in a 97gtp?

My 97 works fine. The metal tank will be fine. Get ready to do fuel pump mods to keep up with the extra demand.

did you have to get it tuned? what injectors are you running?
Thanks for the info about the pump and the tank.

Stock tune. 3.2 pulley. Stock exhaust. 42.5# injectors.

Damn, no tuning at all? Well let's see how my e85 Conversion goes.

Good to know. Any precautions to be aware of? And sorry for thread jacking op

Lol thanks man. I'm going to do this next month after I pay some bills.

You could always drive a prius.......... That would leave more gas for the rest of us.

Originally Posted by BrandonHall10

I live less than 4 miles and 8 minutes from the nearest e85 station. I'm going to have to do the conversion soon!

I was thinking of doing the 42.5 injectors so I didn't have to tune right away. Do the injector swap, and a pulley drop. Run that for a while to save up for my own tuner. I will probably hit you up for some tuning advice once I get there though.

Thats my plan, maybe headers, and then work on my handling (swaybars etc) until i get my taxes back and go turbo .
there's only one e85 station here close to my house, but the owner is running it in his car

1 station is all you need. Ive only got 1 station that sells E85 inside the DC metro beltway and its worth the hassle to go get it. I usually just go get it at night like 9pm when I need. The gains are certainly worth it. Unless you live in a metro area I doubt having only 1 station would be an issue.