5.0 + e85 = extra 15hp 10tq

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Jul 7, 2011 | 04:05 PM

birddog_61

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From: Graham TX

5.0 + e85 = extra 15hp 10tq

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/09...5-ethanol.html

Pretty interesting, I wonder if any of the other engines do this?

Jul 7, 2011 | 04:10 PM

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Yes, this is a well known fact about E85 that you gain performance at the expense of mpg.

Jul 7, 2011 | 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by djg

yes, this is a well known fact about e85 that you gain performance at the expense of mpg.

x2!

Jul 7, 2011 | 04:53 PM

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From: Graham TX

I thought it was interesting to get the actual numbers, instead of ya it has more hp/tq.

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