Thread: N52 e85/meth ?
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      08-10-2014, 04:35 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by mike-y
you'd need a lot of compression to make use of e85. e85 is less efficient at making power than gasoline, but it has a very high octane value. Turbo cars compensate for this with the ability to run more boost, but with an NA car, you need to increase compression and timing to offset the loss in power.

So unless you are planning on rebuilding your motor, you are going to have a hard time making any more power than stock with e85.
So m cars are able to do this since they have tougher built engine internals that can withstand the change in compression?
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