Advanced Fuel Dynamics’ PROFLEX Commander Flex Fuel System is a plug-and-play, bolt-on kit that lets you run E85 in your late-model vehicle. The performance potential of ethanol-blended fuel is well documented. In fact, Advanced Fuel Dynamics has an entire page of dyno results for various vehicles running its PROFLEX Commander system—most demonstrate significant double-digit horsepower improvements over
Hi, I was wondering if you could help answer a few questions and doubts I have about moving forward with my E85 build. I know there’s a lot of hype about E85 being corrosive and I know there are measures to take to make that less possible in the fuel lines, pumps, and filters but
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … SEMA-supported legislation (HR 1315) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
Editor’s Note: OnAllCylinders is dedicated to keeping enthusiasts informed about legislation that could affect their hobby. We’ve created a semi-regular feature, “Legislative News,” to highlight important government bills and other legislation that could positively or negatively impact hot rodding, racing, or off-roading. … Legislation (H.B. 2535) that would make it a criminal offense to disturb the
Like it or not, ethanol is back in the news. A new update to the Renewable Fuel Standards requires that 19.28 billion gallons of ethanol and other biofuels must be included in gasoline supplies in 2017. That’s an increase over the 18.11 billion gallons mandated for 2016, but it’s a far cry from the original
A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that will cap the yearly amount of ethanol to be blended into transportation fuel at 9.7 percent. The Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 5180) would replace ever-increasing ethanol mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations
The ethanol debate has created strong feelings on both sides. Ethanol backers claim it’s a clean-burning, renewable fuel; detractors cite studies that corn-based ethanol is actually worse for the environment due to its carbon footprint. And hot rodders? You can see some of our concerns about mandated ethanol by reading this article published last year. So what’s
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seems to love its ethanol. Farmers love it, too. But if you’re a hot rodder–particularly a hot rodder with a carbureted or older-style fuel system–ethanol isn’t exactly your friend. Ethanol blends can corrode your carburetor, fuel tank, and other fuel system components and damage engine seals and O-rings, according to industry experts. And
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