CORN SWAP! Testing a Quick Fuel 750 E85 Carb for POWER & ECONOMY!

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

our channel has a very extensive e85 vs pump gas video going live soon with extensive dyno work and tuning work shown

[@FarmsVilla]

Hi Bill. So proud of you guys. Just goes to show you and Billy working together will deliver the magic. You all look to be in a good place now. 👍🏻😊

[@mattthemorningafter]

Does anyone know if Molly is still around or if she's out if the pic now. She seemed to be the root of their problems back in the day. But maybe things have changed idk

[@FarmsVilla]

@@mattthemorningafter none of our business. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m just happy everyone seems to be in a good place.

[@mattthemorningafter]

@@FarmsVilla yeah I was just wondering if they had all made a way to get along together or if she wasn't in the picture anymore. Either way I'm happy for them and all of their recent success

[@chuckherald2405]

@@mattthemorningafter sorry that has nothing to with the damn video or the question that Mr Bill ask in the video if yall don't remember maybe yall should go back and watch it again. And be happy that with all the trials and tribulations and terror that we see on the news and in the media every day that Mr Bill and Bill Jr have been able to put the past aside and admit or atleast agree to disagree and come together as one again. And it's none of anyone else's business in social media world where Molly is or Molly isn't. Sorry Mr Bill.and Billy Hoskinson it not really applies to the title and topic.

[@mattthemorningafter]

@@chuckherald2405 that's why I didn't address the question to Bill. I addressed it to the comment I replied to. How bout you stay in your lane and ask whatever questions YOU want, and comment whatever YOU want. Because I'm most certainly going to continue to say any and everything that I want to. You came onto a reply thread to a comment in order to be a Karen. Go sit down somewhere.

[@e85performance]

Must if running E85 1 for proper atomization engine must operate at 185 temp. 2. A blaster 2 coil is not enough to ignite ethanol. Must run a HVC coil. 3. For SBC on E85 36 deg. Is about all they like. 4. If you park your car more than a week or two you should drain the bowls and empty the Excelerator pumps. If you get gel in your carburetor like that simply fill the carburetor up with gasoline and let it sit for a day or two it will completely dissolve all the gel! No need to tear the carb apart.

[@rayrussell6064]

Best of luck for the 10 second pass this whole family is awesome I just can't seem to get enough of your all videos they make my day. Praying for big Rob and hoping he gets weal soon. God bless and as always be safe P.S. tell miss Vicki she cracked me up

[@billking3966]

I started running E85 a few years ago in my bracket car. Made a huge difference. Runs more consistently throughout the day runs cooler and picked up ET. I love the informational videos from you bill. I sure appreciate what you do for all of us trying to learn and improve our setups.

[@jeffcrecelius3804]

Bill you guys are making it happen! Rubbing elbows with 405 guys, tv time, so awesome! Congrats to you all for how far you have come in a short amount of time! Love the videos, nice to watch em first thing in the am!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Good to see Denny again. Hope he is well. Nice that Jeremy could help the Cali guys out.

[@davidstratton1146]

Please don't stop posting content I have learned so much from your channel. Thank you Bill.I 🇺🇲

[@David-uu1oj]

Bill, this format with the Mally continues to attract attention and help racers. Bill Kings comment was spot on and really gave you props for your help in the bracket community, and he doesn't sound like a stranger to track side. Enjoy this racing, helping the boys (and girls), and hopefully a family project soon with your parents and one of those hot rods up there, oh yeaaaaa! 🤓 Hance

[@donhorner6019]

Good to see Bucko was able to get the fellow racers back on the road. Hope Rob is progressing well,last several videos haven’t said much about him. Still praying.

[@BamBamsflow]

I guess no one had a clue on how much power the truck was loosing on the old ignition system it’s nice to see you guys progressing God Bless you all.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Chief had been telling us for over a year or so. I think I was tuning it into a bottle neck to where the ignition could only fire x amount of fuel under boost pressure. Now that the ignition ceiling has been raised, it’s wanting more fuel and making more power. We’ll see how it goes

[@artgregory]

Great video Bill, Denny is looking good, hope he is doing good! Hope you all have a great weekend!

[@momhoskinson2813]

How can I not sing along to REO Speedwagon!?? 🎶I’m gonna keep on loving you 🎶 🎤

[@canusakommando9692]

Bill your Malibu is just beautiful. Love it. I had a !970 Chevelle. Billy's Nova looks amazing. Uncle Bucko does nice work. My 1971 SS Nova had 4:88-1's with 4 speed. Man I can't wait to see what you guys do next? Takes me back to being young, those were my days.

[@Dirt_racer22]

Last year at pacemakers when matt put on the shit box showdown my wife and I trailered our sonic blue ford lightning down from Toledo. The main reason we went was to meet you guys in real life, I had watched at you guys at Milan for pyop. Since that day on I was hooked on no prep racing. My wife and I are currently celebrating our 5 year anniversary in hocking hills. We both would love to purchase some merch and possibly pick it up on our way back to Toledo. We love what you guys do as a family. Vicki has even made me want to go to Cracker Barrel now… we love what you guys do, keep it up…

[@adamrussell3260]

You are the absolute best Old Man!!!!

[@jeffjarquin5600]

Denny sure does have a beautiful camaro! Very excited to see the build for the 55.

[@larrystarkenburg8650]

Looking forward to more e85 content, ss well as anything else you put out! Building a 64 chevy2 gasser with a 383 sbc. Full frame about done, then floor. Love all your content, and keep it coming! Thx!

[@kiotewolfer3278]

Love watching the malibu progress.

[@billzidel3272]

How about a nice aluminum radiator for the Camaro. Wouldn't that make it run cooler also?

[@adamrodenberg1557]

Just thought I'd mention that my gas mileage almost doubled when I got my vacuum advance working right, engine ran much cooler too. Another thing I noticed was that without the vacuum advance, I had to keep my foot in the throttle like halfway, almost getting into the secondaries, just to stay at 65-70 MPH. Once I got the vacuum advance dialed in, I could cruise at 65-70 MPH with the throttle just barely cracked open.

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

Engineers kinda knew what they were doing....In modern EFI systems its really impressive how good the OEM engineers have dialed in part throttle timing curves (tons of advance)

[@cfmechanic]

@@HPRaceDevelopment I am trying to duplicate vacuum advance curve with sniper efi and hyperspark system. Kinda struggling to figure out safe lean cruise afr and timing advance.

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

@@cfmechanic Most people try to go too lean on cruise - it usually doesn't result in better economy after a certain point - if the engine is cammed at all - I suggest stay in the middle to high 13's afr wise which will really help any mis fires or stumbles vs tryign to dial in around 14.7 ( lamda around 1....We usually deal in lamda rather than afr - lamda .92-.95 ish is good cruise) Spark wise - A good tip I heard was use a vacuum gauge ran into the car - and play with the timing while at cruise until you reach peak vacuum. Of course listen for knock - but that works really well. Numbers as high as 50 degrees low throttle are not uncommon. Eventually you can advance so much is will mis some - so that's something to listen for. Just slowly work away at it - and anything past 75 percent throttle should mimic your WOT timing curve...

[@cfmechanic]

@@HPRaceDevelopment awesome amazing tips. My idle is nice at 14.7 cruise is set to 13.5ish I tried 13.8 but felt too lean slight miss at steady light throttle. I'm only running around 27 degrees in cruise will follow your tips thanks.

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

@@cfmechanic on a car without individual cylinder control, you will find through testing that you have lean and rich cylinders that avg out to the lamda you see. The variance is huge. For this reason - you may find it best to tune for lamda .9 at cruise and wot power lamda of .84 or .85. Afr aprox 13.0 for cruise and 12.0-12.6 wot. this keeps the really lean cylinders from being say 16:1 afr

[@jimritter7448]

That is a sweet old Camaro. I have a newer mustang which I love but it will never sound like an older car threw a nice set of flowmaster mufflers. The Malibu sounds really good to. It was good to see all you guys having fun with the NPK weekend. Can’t wait to see that show on tv and see how much time you guys get on there.

[@clintondavid525]

Dennis has a dream car of mine. Great job on the diagnosis all around. I love the channel.

[@sabre-ub3op]

Yeah Dennis has the car most all of us would like to have, especially it being a 4 speed

[@brendonfrench00]

Dennys camaro is sooooo cool! Pretty neat the ole Malibu is on e85 now too. A 10 sec pass in it would be really impressive with that 10 bolt. Best of luck! 🙏🏻

[@sandrapoyner1353]

Denis,s 68 Camaro is a "sweet sweet" ride 👍👍😃🇦🇺

[@reneescouch9035]

I really hope you do some drag and drive events! They make for some kick ass content. Awesome video man!

[@haroldcaldwell2225]

Uncle Bucko to the rescue that was great one racer helping another great sportsmanship

[@jacksonwwebb6851]

Bill I happened to notice at 6:23 in the video that the Malibu’s motor mount bolt might be coming out. Just thought I’d mention it but a great video as always and can’t wait to see the upcoming E85 content!

[@89_boostedsupra]

Love watching all yalls channels and the progress y’all make. Thank y’all for sharing y’all life with us all

[@tnross23]

Love me some E85, been running it in my Malibu since 2010, TT SBC fast XFI fuel injection. 13:1 355 and about 25psi with two little 50mm turbos. It does cause leaks on my AN fitting, anything older with rubber o rings. I just change them out for teflon as they go bad. And oil changes more often due to condensation.

[@joestowe2560]

Still learning some things on carbs. Bill, you said yours has a rich stumble that can be fixed with an air bleed replacement. That's good info for people trying to learn more. Thank you for the time you put into your channel and your family.

[@brandaneakright6082]

Really cool video Bill, it’ll be cool to see the difference between the e85 and pump gas. Keep up the good work, and best of luck this weekend with the Malibu.

[@williamjones9099]

Love the channel Bill such beautiful car’s and I learn new things every upload I watch thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@jamesweems5301]

Put the tri carbs on 327 for the 55!! Would cool!!

[@edwardcokley9224]

Love your and your sons content! Love the family feel your channel provides it viewers. Reminds me alot of my family before the glue that held it together got called home to be with the good lord. God bless you and your family and fellow subs.

[@peskypeet]

On that Camaro a nice aluminum radiator designed as a Big Block replacement and a factory big block 7 blade fan with the HD clutch would most likely cure the overheating. But never forget the importance of a properly fit and sealed shroud. If you feel the need for E85 then by all means go for it.

[@EarnYaBonez]

Denny's car is absolutely beautiful... A piece of American History

[@georgem.6136]

I’m so happy CA is finally installing E85 pumps at several stations, basically would need to order it or Drive 200 miles to find it lol.

[@laurasmith6268]

Loving that old BB Camaro! wish I still had my 68 327 4 speed!

[@Dirt_racer22]

I forgot to say when I raced my lightning at Matt’s shit box showdown I pulled up to do a burnout and you were standing behind my truck and see I had a dealer plate and laughed, that make my night…

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Hi Bill & family!!! Thank you for sharing!! I love your channel and what you guys are about and how you guys race and work on the cars together as family. The more i watch your videos the more im inspired to put my 71 nova together!!!!

[@dennishalbert3041]

The Malibu is a sweet car. Love what y'all have done with it. Great channel. Keep it real, keep it safe and keep it fast.

[@gordonellisjr331]

I've got a 69 Camaro that has been sitting in my garage for quite some time. After watching your videos. It is beginning to spark my interest back in to my old girl that I've owned since 1992. Since my son was born I have let my car sit in my garage with out doing anything to it (priorities). My son now 15 almost 16 has been dropping hints that he wants me to do something with the car. I have been considering the switch to E-85 for quite some time. My current set up is rather out dated but is fine for the application and it's intended use. I have a stock fuel tank that has been modified with a sump. I have a Fram fuel filter housing and a Holley blue pump and regulator. I have 3/8 inch aluminum fuel lines running the length of the vehicle then just below the fire wall i switch to braided fuel lines to the regulator and to the carbs dual feen lines. The motor is fueled by two Holley 650 Double pumper carbs. The main reason I've have been shying away from using the E-85 is the corrosive properties of the Ethanol with Aluminum. Besides changing the carburetors and aluminum fuel lines what other recommendations would you suggest?

[@gregoryskelton9270]

thank you Bill for a new video! glad you guys had a good weekend at trails ! How is uncle rob doing and god bless everybody! P.S.uncle bucko to the rescue!

[@theoldmansgarage]

Rob is back to work as long as he takes it easy

[@codyreynolds6936]

So awesome to see you wrenching an racing Bill. Love the bracket racing content!

[@borgonianevolution]

I have to giggle every time you put out a Malibu video. I remember telling you when you first got this car to change the rear in in and you said "Oh we just got this to be a family cruiser to go out to dinners in with good air conditioning on summer cruises. Its too nice. We have no plans on racing it". The air conditioning seems to be working just fine. Well done!! Anyone up for bets when the 64 gets a small turbo to help tow the trailers its not supposed to pull? LOVE the content. Its educational, informative and sometimes like these down right hilarious.

[@Peteblz1]

"that's what happens when you call the old man's garage...he calls the GOD" LMAO SO TRUE! bucko is so awesome. Mad respect.

[@Wickhaven1]

I put my Pontiac on e85 3 years ago and it’s been like a miracle elixir. 0 issues nothing but positive results. Power, cooling, all I do is add in a bottle of e85 conditioner in the 5-6 month winter break

[@thor1252002]

this video is exactly what I needed to watch. have a 383 78 malibu on 110 and have been going back and forth about switching to E85. can't wait to see what it picks up at the track. I love your videos like this bill, teaches me a lot me being fairly new to the sbc world.

[@timothydockery534]

Man that Camaro is so pretty I love that car

[@tysonwhitbread4610]

Love the videos! Keep ‘em coming hope Kenny and his family’s alright we never seen him in a few videos

[@theoldmansgarage]

He’s on vacation

[@jameshall4906]

Great Video , Love more tech,E85 at the strip with tuning details ,327 build with lots of details ,please. Keep up the good work . Thanks

[@erikberggren8399]

Love seeing the 2a friendly e85 camaro.

[@TPVPRO]

Looks like a nice carb. I need to do a economy test on my setup. I changed the PV restrictions to lower jetting on a 950 xp E85 and delayed the signal to the primarys as much as possible so cruise is nice and lean. Had to change to a 50cc up front also to remove hit stumble. Tricky to get economy with 4.30 gears th350 5000 stall and a 400 cid solid roller. 😆 But I really like that XP E85 it's a nice unit. I have my setup on my channel check it out if you have time. I love the content you guys are providing.

[@eddieparis6739]

Thank you for this video. I'm glad someone finally went here. I wish you would do something on tow vehicle economy. Thanks again for your videos

[@billyray8062]

I love Dennis`s Camaro,great looking car and with a big block and a muncie.

[@lawhornracing6921]

Nice vid and enjoyed seeing a friend of yours with positive reviews after the e85 conversion

[@scottburrow8717]

Can’t wait to see you on a drag and drive. There are a bunch of them out there. Glad to see you having fun with that Malibu.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Hey Bill any video with Dennys in it is a good video to me he is one of my favorite people on your videos. I really love his 68camaro that is one clean car and a big block 4 speed to boot that's a win win in my book I was thinking about e85 on my big block but it's hard to fine here in Louisiana. I know it was alot cheaper then gas at one time not sure anymore. Great video good luck testing and can't Waite for your next video. Your friend from Louisiana Rick 427

[@captt786]

Gota love Jeremy's knowledge and wit.

[@HeadFlowInc]

To get the full benefit of e85 generally requires adding ignition timing and tuning. Just adding e85 is only a small percentage in the potential power increase. FYI for every .10 you lower your 60’ times knocks off +- 1.8x in 1/4 mile ET. .10 x 1.8= .18 reduction in ET

[@bwayne40569]

Love learning from ya Bill thanks for all the hard work!

[@terrenceadams3481]

Hey Bill! great good to know video. E85 sounds like the ticket for the Malibu or pretty much anything. keep up the great content. be safe😀😀❤️

[@lb9gta307]

As long as it's reasonably available. Not so much for those like me who'd have to drive some stupid distance like 2 hours just to get to an E85 pump.

[@morty3320]

Great to see you and uncle bucko helping others out. Malibu sounds good . Keep on rockin.

[@25slider]

Thank you bill for a great video love watching you guys thanks again

[@uncleremis69]

I’ve always been told to tune E85 as you would c110. I don’t know how true that is, but my 2003 cobra makes 100+ rwhp more on E85 vs 91 with torco

[@SweatyFatGuy]

You want to use a stand alone wideband O2 with the scale from 7:1 to 10:1, best power will be around 7.5:1AFR and best mileage between 8.5:1 and 9.5:1. The ECM isn't going to give you an accurate reading because its on the gasoline scale and won't show rich enough. With your blower you should pick up a good bit of power regardless, because ethanol cools the intake charge under the blower so much, and you can give it the advance it wants rather than being worried about knocking pistons and rod bearings out of it.

[@JKDDarthSniper]

1st gen Camaros are such sweet looking rides

[@boduke7680]

Been thinking about your next giveaway. How about one of the rc cars. Or a day with you at the shop. Winners choice. If they choose a shop day. They travel at their own expense.

[@markheineii7804]

You raised some kick ass boys. They took time out of there night Saturday to sing my hat. Great job this weekend.

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

You should write a book on carburetors and what everything does and how it all works. I'm serious, you have a way of explaining things that a big dummy like me can understand. Or, have a tech section in your playlist on KZbin on carburetors, camshaft selection for sure, and other building, tuning, how to's, etc... I'd buy your book, or audio book, or whatever. You'd make a dang good trade school instructor. You remind me a lot of my late uncle, who was full of knowledge but humble and eager to help people out. I know you're busy but maybe you'll find the time here and there and School us. Anyways, really enjoy watching your videos and learning a little bit every video. I sure do appreciate you. Take care, be safe, and have fun regardless.

[@spooler7828]

I have been running E85 in my fuel injected Turbo V6 since 2019. If you are fuel injected, make sure you run a high-quality fuel filter like a IF-750 from Injector dynamics. The other thing is you need to change the oil sooner. I do it every 2k miles. When you change the oil, it will smell like the town drunk. It can get diluted with E85. It's more noticeable in the winter months. If you park the car for the winter, make sure you pickle the fuel system with gas. It will help to keep things clean and it won't gum up as it sits.

[@Catwalk408w]

I’m still learning e85 on my car had a hard time for start up being in northern Ontario. But overall I love it. Great for bracket racing.

[@oldschoolbudgetracing1458]

I don't remember what they did after you broke the axle but an easy upgrade is a 4th gen f body posi unit. They are 28 spline vs the Malibus 26. But also we have found that if you pull the gear back to a 3:23 or 3:42 you are less likely to strip the teeth off the pinion. But once you get into the 3:73 or lower gears that becomes a problem.

[@johnfleece5131]

Another good video Bill God Bless you and the family!!!!@

[@jimrobidoux8286]

I apologize for the way my comment came out saying that he didn't say that he loves his boys I know he loves his boys he was racing was his wife his whole family it just shocked me when he said at the Dennis I was blown away I love the show watch it religiously keep up the good work I'm sorry for the confusion hell I stay up to watch you guys and wait for the next post I hope you can forgive me and I hope to meet you sometime

[@NastyNate98]

Great video. 102,000 and climbing. Hopefully 200k by end of the yr. Yall deserve it.

[@sweetdaddyshawn]

First thought, what does E85 do to the inside of the stock metal fuel tank over the winter. Is there something that keeps it from corroding the inside of the tank. Also I start my day with your videos while I have breakfast. Thanks for the quality content.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Good question, however I’ve never had an issue with corrosion in a steel tank. The corrosion problems always seem to involve bare aluminum.

[@sweetdaddyshawn]

I'm seriously considering making the change to E85 based on your experience . But I'm thinking about the diaphragm in my mechanical fuel pump and do I need Teflon fuel hose from the tank to the carb.

[@lewhanna6112]

I live in southeast Texas, e85 is considered a death sentence for a car that sits very much. Ethanol gasoline goes bad in about a month with our conditions. I love the benefits, but the negatives keep me away from it.

[@jonathanhanners6057]

Love the videos from everyone love watching all the channels and I have an old truck that been thinking to see what I have to do to it to change it to e85 but it’s all stock as far as I know and can’t find much information on what I have to do to change it over to e85 that was awesome you and your brother helping them on the truck

[@mikemccallon6957]

Good luck this weekend.... But might as well replace rear end so you don't have breakdowns... It is going to happen and right now that rear end would work good in Tommy's street driven truck and give him a little room for deeper wheels.

[@Brooks336]

No gas stations in my county have E85 so in order to change my 72 427 big block nova over to E85 i'd have to do a 50 mile round trip to get it.

[@jaywethington1934]

Hey Bill, I sent you a fakebook message in messenger. I know you're all extremely busy but would you please read it when you get a chance. I love the content and everything y'all do for everybody. You're a good man and you remind me of my late dad. If not, it's perfectly fine with me. Thank you for all you do. It's amazing!!! Keep it up. P.s. I don't want a single thing from you or anybody else.

[@drolds6522]

Bill, when I switch from pump gas to E-85 I picked up 1.5 to 2 tenths. That was on a 9.5 to 1 big block.

[@Jagerclips301]

This is a vibe there’s more than just cars

[@ericschumacher5189]

Hey Bill; something to consider since E85 is more detonation resistant than pump gas, is using a (slightly) higher temperature thermostat.....I know it sounds counterintuitive but, the ideal coolant temp between different fuels (ex: gas vs methanol) and different engine materials (ex: all-iron vs. all-aluminum) changes for the best thermodynamic efficiency. As said if your not knock limited, doing so can translate to more power, better fuel economy, and cleaner oil, but it it all depends on the tuneup to take full advantage of it.....I’d expect a thermostat of around 180-degrees be about the point of maximum beneficial coolant temp on E85, and up to around 200-being the point of diminishing returns or slight loss (based on what I’ve read / seen)......there’s some good content on this topic on YT where dyno water temp is swung to the high/low extremes on different fuels and the gains / losses can sometimes be surprising. BTW; my statement is based on you not having any cooling issues at the track, and it can get back down to thermostatic temp between rounds; if it that’s not the case then just ignore my comment. Keep up the good work 👍

[@donniedarkoc1033]

I love watching your videos and seeing familiar places. Down around Zanesville was my old stomping grounds 🤙

[@CarportGarageDragRacing]

I would for sure get an E85 sensor/gauge. It took me 3 fill ups, because running all the gas out of a tank does not get it all out, before mine read over 80% ethanol. And the pump I was using was reading E87 in mid summer.

[@tico4940]

Good to see Rob was on his feet at garage,get well.

[@rickscott0949]

Man that Camaro looks fantastic, a Big Block with a 4-speedy it doesn't get much better than that. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have the Malibu, it's looking fabulous and in my opinion running great as well and the color combo doesn't get much better either. Good luck if you go racing and if you're going to be doing that, I'd be looking for a 12-bolt rear end replacement or a 9-inch, even better yet. It's not likely your ever going to get rid of that beautiful thing anyhow, or at least I wouldn't be. Damn, I wish I had half the cars I've owned back, and at 72 years you can only imagine what that would consist of. Woops, didn't mean to go off on a tangent like that. You go racing and have a great time and enjoy yourself. 😎✌️❤️

[@jcnpresser]

I be know engine masters did a fuel test and e85 was the clear runner, made the most hp. Can’t wait to see what it runs.

[@timbo2ssrs]

Let's go racing boys. Well can definitely relate to Jeremy on holding on to things, then someone calling you for a rescue with one of my "precious" pieces. I have fixed so much dumb things I should have thrown out years before.

[@jasonhastings5538]

As soon as you throw it out its needed!!!!

[@tylersterling9578]

This was a cool lesson for us new people to racing and tuning carbs. My question is will the e-85 effect the tuning on the nitrous? I believe you will have a blast at the drag and drive events, whenever you go that would be some great content that you’ll provide to your fans. I love everything about your channel and your kids channel, you guys have been killing it. Keep it up sir and have a blessed weekend.

[@Wooley689]

Hope you use new head bolts on that 327, most don't know the head bolts are torque to yield items meaning they need to be replaced with new ones each time they are taken out. Especially with a performance engine.

[@RobbyVsGarage]

In one of the clips it looks like your left motor mount bolt is backing out.

[@SweatyFatGuy]

Ethanol is right for me. The entire time gasoline wasn't over $3 between 2015 and F. J. B, I was focused on improving mileage on E85 and E100 that I make. My 70 GTO has had E85 in it since 2007, the 65 has been on it since 2018, and the 68 LeMans since 2015 when I put it together after dragging it out of a Nebraska pasture. It must be the Ohio fuel with the gel and corrosion, because I haven't found any of that with Nebraska, Michigan (upper peninsula when they had it here) and northern Wisconsin fuel. My junk sits for months to years, and everything is spotless when I take a carb apart. At most there might be some of the white chalky stuff left over from an additive. Ethanol itself doesn't cause corrosion or leave anything behind when it evaporates. Its nothing more than vodka, and when you empty a bottle of vodka or whiskey, is there anything left in the bottom of the bottle? What I have found is heat and compression are your friend. A 160F thermostat works great for gasoline, but is too cold for ethanol. You want 195F thermostat in it. Two reasons, it helps vaporize the fuel under the carb, and it will boil condensation out of the crankcase that collects in all engines with the heat cycles. It won't hurt power running it hotter, might actually improve it because of how much better at cooling the intake charge ethanol is. I've never done a back to back test at the track based on heat. Something to try out Bill... Best power and best mileage are not at stoich on E85/E100. Best mileage will be between 8.5:1 and 9.5:1 AFR, best power will be around 7.5:1, and you need a wideband O2 with the scale rich enough to get it there. Ethanol will run well over a VERY wide range, unlike gasoline. You can get it to run somewhat ok at 13:1AFR, it will buck and surge a bit, and you can go pig rich down to 5:1AFR, but outside the range of 7:1-10:1 you are simply wasting fuel. I have a 455 with 13:1 compression from iron heads I had milled to 64cc chambers, with the quality flat top pistons like Ross, Diamond, etc, it makes right at 13:1. I daily drove that until I found out that the least expensive FlePro head gaskets don't like more than 11.5:1. No problem with the fuel, only with the compression. Around 12:1 is the breakeven point for mileage, where you will get the same mileage on ethanol as you did on gasoline. With 13:1 and running it at 210F, my 70 GTO got 20mpg mixed highway/city driving using a Qjet I converted myself. I am the E85 Qjet guy, all the info on them comes from yours truly figuring it out back in 2007-2010. It had a 700R4 and a 3.42 gear behind it. It makes LOTS of power from idle to 6000rpm. Tire shredding transmission shattering torque. For comparison from 1996 when I built the a 455 for it, until 2010 it had 8.8:1 compression with 2.93 gears and a 2004R trans. The best it did with the pump gas 455 was 19, just about 20mpg while following a semi down I-40 when I took the GTO from Nebraska to my AF base in Charleston SC. The 700R4 has a shorter overdrive than the 2004R, and 2.93 vs 3.42 is a few hundred RPM difference. At 2000rpm and 27" tall tires the 3.42/700R4 was going 67mph. and the 2.93/2004R would be going 82mph at 2000rpm. The 13:1 engine did better with deeper gears and less overdrive. Before you think its like a sbc and it needs more gear or it will lug at low RPM so it would get better mileage with deeper gears, be aware that 87 octane capable 455 pushed that 4100lb GTO with its 2.93 gear into the mid 12s with stock converters and no spray. 455s don't need much gear. The 13:1 engine would have easily run in the 11s, if I had ever taken it to the track in the 70 GTO. That bottom end is in the 65 GTO (which has atrocious aero) with 11.5:1 heads on it, its my daily driver. Just took it to town and got groceries with it last night. It gets around 17mpg, unless I beat on it, which is often. My 455s are happy driving around at 1600rpm cruise going down the highway, they just do what they do best and grunt. E85 makes them grunt harder, especially between idle and 3500rpm, it drops off a bit after 3500 but still makes more power than gasoline. With the 2.93/2004R combo going up the mountains to Greenville SC was no problem, it would pass trucks without even down shifting, add more throttle and the 455s shove you forward. You don't NEED lots of compression to run ethanol, but you sure as hell can run more, and you use less fuel when you work it harder in the cylinders. 16:1 compression is no problem on pump E85, you can drive around with that, and never worry about if you have too much advance in it. Give the engine the advance curve it wants, because its not going to ping unless you have it running VERY lean. With 7:1 to 11:1 engines you will lose a few MPG with the switch, how much depends on the engine design, if its EFI or carb, how hot you are running it, and of course how you drive it. Its VERY enjoyable stomping the skinny loud pedal on the right with an E85 fueled engine, unless its not tuned right and its too lean or too rich. The 65 GTO does better with the 455 at 11.5:1 and a 3.08 gear (17mpg) than it did with a 400 with 7.8:1 and 2.56 gears (15mpg) but its more about how much torque is pushing the rear gear than the fuel. The 400 was kinda anemic but would run on any camel whiz you put in it. Yeah I know how to squeeze mileage out of big engines on pump gas and ethanol. It should be obvious that if you build a 13:1+ engine you are not going to be running it on pump gas ever again, what happens with my Pontiac engines when they don't get enough octane is they flatten the upper rod bearings.. and it happens fast. As for corrosion, special instructions, additives, stainless steel, and the rest of it, 2007 to 2022 without a problem. The rubber fuel hose I use from NAPA and Advance lasts longer, not that I run much of it. NHRA rules state no more than 12" of rubber hose in the entire system is allowed. When I was running race gas in my 79 Formula, it was going through fuel hose every two years on VP 110 and Sunoco 110. I had to switch the hose out, because it got brittle and would crack. Accel pumps would leak almost every spring after I put the car away for the winter. None of that happens with E85 or my home made E100. Ohio must be putting some crap in the fuel that you don't need. I am ramping up my production this year, with plans to make 500 to 1000 gallons a year from now on. Between cattail vodka and methane I will be making as well, I will probably never buy gasoline again. There are other things you can do to improve mileage, but its much harder or impossible to do with a carb. It involves heat in places you really don't want it with gasoline. I'll explain that if you want.

[@srberus]

Great vid. Locked out timing at 40* sure wasn’t helping the overheating issue. It’s nice the E got it sorted though

[@jasonhastings5538]

Take care of Denny!!!! Never seen e85 gel like that!!!

[@sheridandilingdilling2176]

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance with E85. Been running it for about 4 years now. Increased torque for sure, be safe out there.

[@davidshahan6023]

Would love to see a video on you showing the different coloration of the spark plugs . What is good and bad and how to correct it🙏

[@maxium4x4]

2 things about E85, it runs clean but doesn't like the cold weather we have in Ohio on Start-ups....😁 What I have found in my area, Speedway is my last choice, a little inconsistent on their E85. I use a local Co-Op, might be something to pay attention to. Advice for older vehicles, make sure you are compatible, maybe you can run through this Bill for the guys thinking of making the switch.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Turkey Hill always has the best E around here.

[@Stephen-carr]

hey bill.. I'll tell you what I did back in 98 99 Era. I had a 350 powered Trans am. I also put a nos plate in it like you. but same deal. my rear wouldn't hold together after a dew nos launches. so back than they sold a kit. called something weird like the top hat or something. but it was just a small kit like 50 to 100 shot max went inside the air cleaner. now this was back before draggies and what not so I don't have times and I only street raced it. but I was able to use that kit for the luanch than the bigger kit for the rest of race. it took some getting use to and best way I found was 2 button setup. 1 on wheel and 1 one shifter. and as you let off 1st kit hit second. I can tell you every weekend my best friend called me out to race and it always went same way we left together on a good day or him out in front and than I'd drive around him. using this wacky setup I was able to be in front of him off the start and not grenade my rear. I was you'd dumb and you know the rest lol but also my car was only able to be built of money I won. so I was trying everything to make sure I was infront with out breaking alot of parts and a good rear kit was out of my budget at the time. maybe this helps may e it just remind you how far kits and builds have come in last 20 some years lol

[@mikemiller3007]

I seem to remember that was an NOS top shot🤷‍♂️. Too many years and too much alcohol ago

[@YerkitRacingChannel]

Great video Bill! I am wanting to convert my Camaro LT1 build to e85 soon. Can't wait to see the difference it makes for you at the track!