the cams r ordered

[GaryG]

I like it because of the simple fact that it has 105 octane and cheaper than gas. I'm going to have the conversion done by a guy that works at a dyno shop.

Quick question tho, with running the e85, I should be able to stay around my current compression (10.5) right?

 

[NERD]

I like it because of the simple fact that it has 105 octane and cheaper than gas. I'm going to have the conversion done by a guy that works at a dyno shop.

Quick question tho, with running the e85, I should be able to stay around my current compression (10.5) right?

Absolutely you'll be able to have the higher compression. The 105 will give more insurance over the premium anyway you look at it. The issue is with fuel consumption with E85.

You need more of it. So it's a trade off. At idle, you need 20% more fuel and at WOT you need 40%. So if you're getting 260MPT now at minimum (not going to WOT) you'll loose 50mpt and if you're constantly in the throttle, you'll loose just over 100mpt.

Here in Michigan E85 is $2.40/gal and premium gas is $2.80. I'll end up spending almost twice as much for fuel with with E85 because I'll need to go to the pump almost twice as much "even though," I'm initially saving 10% per gal.

Now in a state like Texas where the average price is 1.80 cost effectively it works out for the added benefit of 105 octane.

It's a great alternative to race gas if that's your purpose.

 

[GaryG]

yea i have been to e85mustangs.com an read up on it, plus they had an article in either MM&FF or 5.0 mustang that they did the conversion on a 03-04 mach 1

 

[bottlefed97]

You're planning on making 650 with a 2.1 Kenne Bell?

How much boost are you going to run? At 15 lbs, the 2.1 is maxed out, and make about 500 on a stock GT motor. With heads/cams it may push you to 550, but i've never heard of 650 on a 2.1

 

[GaryG]

O damn I didn't know that. I guess I should have done more research on them. What's the next size, 2.6?

 

[bottlefed97]

O damn I didn't know that. I guess I should have done more research on them. What's the next size, 2.6?

Yep! 2.6 makes anywhere from 9-24ish lbs of boost, and make anywhere from 500 to 950 horsepower

 

[GaryG]

O jeez, just the HP potential I needed to hear. NOT!! LOL. That would definately make me able to beat my boss, 07 gt500 pushing 700hp

 

[bottlefed97]

O jeez, just the HP potential I needed to hear. NOT!! LOL. That would definately make me able to beat my boss, 07 gt500 pushing 700hp

Haha! I'm planning on going the same route as you.

My current setup:
-MMR 1100 shortblock
-Ported heads
-Stage III blower cams
-Full bolt ons
-255 Walbro fuel pump

My future setup:
-Brand new 2.6 "Tuner" Kit from Kenne Bell
-03/04 Cobra fuel tank with dual 255 pumps
-60# injectors
-8 rib system
-Smaller pulley make 20 lbs of boost

I'm hoping to push 650-700 to the wheels. Just in case you didn't know, the "Tuner" Kit from Kenne Bell is everything minus the injectors, belt, and MAF. So basically you have to buy all those parts seperately to make the kit complete, and you have to get the car dyno tuned (obviously) lol.

 

[GaryG]

O jeez, just the HP potential I needed to hear. NOT!! LOL. That would definately make me able to beat my boss, 07 gt500 pushing 700hp

Haha! I'm planning on going the same route as you.

My current setup:
-MMR 1100 shortblock
-Ported heads
-Stage III blower cams
-Full bolt ons
-255 Walbro fuel pump

My future setup:
-Brand new 2.6 "Tuner" Kit from Kenne Bell
-03/04 Cobra fuel tank with dual 255 pumps
-60# injectors
-8 rib system
-Smaller pulley make 20 lbs of boost

I'm hoping to push 650-700 to the wheels. Just in case you didn't know, the "Tuner" Kit from Kenne Bell is everything minus the injectors, belt, and MAF. So basically you have to buy all those parts seperately to make the kit complete, and you have to get the car dyno tuned (obviously) lol.

I saw that last night when I was on KB's site. Also found out something that kind of gives me high hopes, one of their old test cars (99-04 gt) had a auto an made close to 700 rwhp.

That's pretty crazy how both of us have the same goal in mind. I think the only thing that's going to be different between our motors is the heads, I'm getting the trick flow 2v heads

 

[bottlefed97]

Yea their test car makes some SERIOUS power! I can't wait til I get a Kenne Bell, unfortunately I have to save quite a bit before I can get it lol

 

[GaryG]

Yea their test car makes some SERIOUS power! I can't wait til I get a Kenne Bell, unfortunately I have to save quite a bit before I can get it lol

Don't feel bad, I'm the same way. The only way I could buy those cams was to have them put on my account at work (I work for a Ford dealership). Now I'm trying to save up for the stall, tranny cooler an tuner

 

[bottlefed97]

Yea their test car makes some SERIOUS power! I can't wait til I get a Kenne Bell, unfortunately I have to save quite a bit before I can get it lol

Don't feel bad, I'm the same way. The only way I could buy those cams was to have them put on my account at work (I work for a Ford dealership). Now I'm trying to save up for the stall, tranny cooler an tuner

That is awesome! Are you gonna buy a used/new blower kit? I'm considering buying a brand new 2.6 kit, that way I know it hasn't been abused. $5,500 is a lot though lol. Do you have a built motor?

 

[GaryG]

I don't have one yet, but that's next years plan. I'm also buying a new 2.6

 

[Pennywise2]

AM

Mail order tunes from wholesales are well known to cause issues.
Forget that talk to Don at Lasota Racing.
www.lasotaracing.comhttp://http://http://http://http://http://

Does he sell the sct tuners?

Yes Don sells SCT Xcal3 tuners.
He's one of the few reputable tuners.

 

[bottlefed97]

I don't have one yet, but that's next years plan. I'm also buying a new 2.6

Are you going with 60# injectors, 20 lbs of boost, and a 90mm MAF as well?

 

[97stanger]

he will need the SCT BA3000 or 05+ MAF, which I just recently learned the 90mm LMAF gets pegged at 450rwhp

 

[GaryG]

I don't have one yet, but that's next years plan. I'm also buying a new 2.6

Are you going with 60# injectors, 20 lbs of boost, and a 90mm MAF as well?

Yup, well I think I will need bigger injectors for running the e85, I think its 72 lb injectors. But I'll have to check on that again

 

[GaryG]

he will need the SCT BA3000 or 05+ MAF, which I just recently learned the 90mm LMAF gets pegged at 450rwhp

Do u think I will need a 110mm?

 

[97stanger]

SCt claims their big air is good up to 800rwhp on a KB

 

[GaryG]

Cool ill check it out

BTW guys, thanks for all ur help, I cant thank u guys enough, u all have been very helpful