hahaha really? Adding e85 without tuning for it is completely different than running ~95,96 unleaded fuel. Again, on a stock tune the gains would be negligible. However, on a tuned vehicle the higher octane definitely helps. Also, modern ECUs like the one in the s550 mustang account for fuel...
What was the trap speed? Disable advance trac next time. That sucks about the 87, some Boostane would have helped. Regarding the tune, you can't go wrong with either Lund or PBD.