E85/bolt ons

[JoeCee]

How many especially gen 3 owners have done E85 tune and bolt ons and decided it was enough and didn’t venture forward with boost?

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[John S]

E85 woke up my Mach 1 and I'm happy with the power level and ability to maintain traction and overall drivability on street tires. I was considering an ESS boost upgrade to keep further supporting modifications manageable for daily use and occasional HPDE track days until I got a ride in a tuned BMW M3 that was basically stock and able to use its 750 horsepower without wheelspin concerns. If I want more horsepower than my existing Coyote, I'll convert to a car with AWD.

 

[NGOT8R]

It pushed my power to 469 whp and 434 wtq. I also added a 150 shot of nitrous, bumping power to 639 whp and 602 wtq, and that still wasn’t enough. Now I’m back looking for more with a turbo.

It sounds like boost is on your mind. If so, I recommend waiting on the tune until you get all mods in place, so that you don’t have to pay twice for the tune.

 

[Mikepol2]

I had an E85 tune for a while and LOVED it... then went ESS.

 

[Goterr0r]

I had an E85 tune for a while and LOVED it... then went ESS.

Same thing happened to me and my Mach. E85 tune fun lasts for a few months until you just want more and more. I'm still happy on my 120 pulley now, but already thinking about more again...

 

[JTM88]

I had an E85 tune for a while and LOVED it... then went ESS.

I also did the same, probably within 4 months of going e85.

 

[Mikepol2]

Same thing happened to me and my Mach. E85 tune fun lasts for a few months until you just want more and more. I'm still happy on my 120 pulley now, but already thinking about more again...

I also did the same, probably within 4 months of going e85.

E85 was great but being boosted is definitely more fun. Although I do miss the good smell and the clean exhaust tips!

 

[JTM88]

E85 was great but being boosted is definitely more fun. Although I do miss the good smell and the clean exhaust tips!

Yep, even my wife liked the smell, I just need to convince her that I need a full fuel system to run E85 with the blower.

 

[Mikepol2]

Yep, even my wife liked the smell, I just need to convince her that I need a full fuel system to run E85 with the blower.

yep, I keep thinking the same thing, for just 3K more…

 

[horsepower addiction]

Hp I addictive. There’s never enough

 

[Headless Horseman]

Yep, even my wife liked the smell, I just need to convince her that I need a full fuel system to run E85 with the blower.

yep, I keep thinking the same thing, for just 3K more…

You don't.

https://kpmfuelsystems.com/?store_s...rch_brand=42&search_model=78&search_category=

 

[robvas]

You don't.

https://kpmfuelsystems.com/?store_s...rch_brand=42&search_model=78&search_category=

The 1500 kit is still $2,000+ and your tuner needs to support it

How much did you make with the 1000 on e?

 

[Headless Horseman]

The 1500 kit is still $2,000+ and your tuner needs to support it

How much did you make with the 1000 on e?

I'm not boosted. I'm just offering alternatives. I'm definitely not trying to start a debate. I believe Rob and Wengerd will tune this set-up. I don't think Lund will. I will say it's definitely less work. @KPM Fuel Systems can answer questions. @DougS550 has a Whipple KPM. Maybe he can chime in.

 

[DougS550]

I'm not boosted. I'm just offering alternatives. I'm definitely not trying to start a debate. I believe Rob and Wengerd will tune this set-up. I don't think Lund will. I will say it's definitely less work. @KPM Fuel Systems can answer questions. @DougS550 has a Whipple KPM. Maybe he can chime in.

My KPM 1500 with PWM fuel controller runs flawless since install. When I select minimum boost of around 3lbs starts, idles,drives, and WOT perfect, zero issues. When I turn my boost controller to 15lbs, perfect. Engine made like 1105hp at 15lbs. The only limiting factor was at that power level with 100% stock internals my oil analysis showed metal wear did go up a slightly compared to when I had oil analysis done at 11lbs. FYI. David (Owner KPM) did tell me I was making out the 1500 and highly recommended to upgrade to the 2200 kit. But,Wengerdsaid at 1105hp ALL of my data lines were good, he seen no issue. I think he said my 1000xp injector duty cycle was like 65 really good.

 

[Headless Horseman]

My KPM 1500 with PWM fuel controller runs flawless since install. When I select minimum boost of around 3lbs starts, idles,drives, and WOT perfect, zero issues. When I turn my boost controller to 15lbs, perfect. Engine made like 1105hp at 15lbs. The only limiting factor was at that power level with 100% stock internals my oil analysis showed metal wear did go up a slightly compared to when I had oil analysis done at 11lbs. FYI. David (Owner KPM) did tell me I was making out the 1500 and highly recommended to upgrade to the 2200 kit. But,Wengerdsaid at 1105hp ALL of my data lines were good, he seen no issue. I think he said my 1000xp injector duty cycle was like 65 really good.

What was your RWHP? Also what injectors are you using?

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