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VASTREETRACER · 01-13-2018, 09:54 PM

I'm thinking about doing E85 conversion, do I need to replace the lines? I've read lots of posts and some say yes and some say no. I have a ZL1 pump and I know I would need the flex fuel adapter and injectors just not sure about other lines.

hammdo · 01-13-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VASTREETRACER

I'm thinking about doing E85 conversion, do I need to replace the lines? I've read lots of posts and some say yes and some say no. I have a ZL1 pump and I know I would need the flex fuel adapter and injectors just not sure about other lines.

Nope, good to go as the manufacturer have already accounted for ethanol...

I didn’t change mine. Older cars would be an issue when there were built before they added ethanol into the fuel — I Believe that was 2002 when they started putting ethanol in gas...

-Don

Moreair1 · 01-13-2018, 10:05 PM

Fuel lines will be fine, contact dsx they can answer all you questions, the zl1 pump will be the biggest limitation after you change the injectors

hammdo · 01-13-2018, 10:07 PM

+1 on DSX...

-Don

VASTREETRACER · 01-13-2018, 10:08 PM

Awesome thanks!

alaskacamaro · 01-14-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VASTREETRACER

Awesome thanks!

With your setup, you’ll need to upgrade your injectors and switch to a duel pump fuel system. Lines won’t be a problem..

VASTREETRACER · 01-14-2018, 03:29 AM

Do the duel fuel pumps require a return line?

John_C · 01-14-2018, 04:22 AM

You're going to need injectors and a fuel pump.

I logged my fuel pump.

With just a Cold Air Inductions CAI, JRE scoop, BBK cat deletes and full Corsa catback, my injectors are at 90% duty cycle WOT and my fuel pump maxes out at 100% around 4k-ish rpm's.

The E85 I ran was testing in at 73% alcohol.

QUICRNU · 01-14-2018, 08:29 PM

Rock on man, Im dreaming of E85 1 day.

Keep me posted, are you doing the work yourself?

hammdo · 01-14-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VASTREETRACER

Do the duel fuel pumps require a return line?

Not the DSX kit...

-Don

VASTREETRACER · 01-14-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by QUICRNU

Rock on man, Im dreaming of E85 1 day.

Keep me posted, are you doing the work yourself?

Yeah I'll do it myself when I pull the engine, hopefully this spring

Moreair1 · 01-15-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VASTREETRACER

Do the duel fuel pumps require a return line?

The system im running with e85 is a lpe twin pump with aug 850 injectors (996@58psi), this would be the Minimum set up i would run, and if i did it all over again i would of done 1k aug injectors, also this is using the factory lines, if your really thinking of upgrading you fuel system agp has a couple awesome systems

Bo White · 01-15-2018, 04:59 PM

Thats what I have is the Lingenfelter kit.
Its CTSV pumps with a reflashed truck computer to my understanding. Im running CTSV/LSA injectors.
66% DC on 93 and 94% DC on E85.

DSX Tuning · 01-15-2018, 08:06 PM

I've got you covered for a full flex fuel conversion. My fuel system is super easy to install (well, the flex fuel kit is even easier), and it'll provide you fuel well up into the 900+ range on ethanol without breaking a sweat.

01-13-2018, 09:54 PM	#1
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	E85 conversion I'm thinking about doing E85 conversion, do I need to replace the lines? I've read lots of posts and some say yes and some say no. I have a ZL1 pump and I know I would need the flex fuel adapter and injectors just not sure about other lines. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

01-13-2018, 10:05 PM	#3
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Fuel lines will be fine, contact dsx they can answer all you questions, the zl1 pump will be the biggest limitation after you change the injectors __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

01-13-2018, 10:07 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	+1 on DSX... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

01-13-2018, 10:08 PM	#5
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	Awesome thanks! __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

01-14-2018, 03:29 AM	#7
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	Do the duel fuel pumps require a return line? __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

01-14-2018, 04:22 AM	#8
John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 767	You're going to need injectors and a fuel pump. I logged my fuel pump. With just a Cold Air Inductions CAI, JRE scoop, BBK cat deletes and full Corsa catback, my injectors are at 90% duty cycle WOT and my fuel pump maxes out at 100% around 4k-ish rpm's. The E85 I ran was testing in at 73% alcohol. __________________ 2010 2SS RS A6 781rwhp on E85 Stage 2 ProCharger D1X Circle D 3400 Triple Disc Kooks Jet Hot Headers Kooks Full 3in exhaust Trick Flow GenX 255's Polished PAC .660's & Ti-retainers TSP VVT 3.2 cam kit w/DoD Delete Smith Bro's Trunnion kit AEM X-Series OBDII Widebands FIC ID1300x Injectors GM ZL1 High Output Fuel Pump DSX Tuning Flex Sensor DSX Auxiliary Fuel System Tim King Stage 4 Max Effort CTSV 6L90 DSS 1 piece aluminum driveshaft JRE 6L80E / 6L90E Dipstick NGK Iridium IX spark plugs #7 heat range Mighty Mouse Camaro 5 Wild w/-12an and Billet Black HP Tuners VCM Suite Last edited by John_C; 01-15-2018 at 07:15 AM.

01-14-2018, 08:29 PM	#9
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Rock on man, Im dreaming of E85 1 day. Keep me posted, are you doing the work yourself? __________________ Apex Focused

01-15-2018, 04:59 PM	#13
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Thats what I have is the Lingenfelter kit. Its CTSV pumps with a reflashed truck computer to my understanding. Im running CTSV/LSA injectors. 66% DC on 93 and 94% DC on E85. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

01-15-2018, 08:06 PM	#14
DSX Tuning Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 313	I've got you covered for a full flex fuel conversion. My fuel system is super easy to install (well, the flex fuel kit is even easier), and it'll provide you fuel well up into the 900+ range on ethanol without breaking a sweat.