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    Switching from E-85

    I have a 4.6 2V with 11 to 1 compression on E-85. Can't get E -85 in western Washington anymore. What can I do to get it to run on Premium? I appreciate all the knowledge here.

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    You will need a new tune for 91 octane.
    Hopefully no knock or ping with pump gas, might have to use torco fuel octane booster since you have a bunch of compression
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    Put some thicker head gaskets on it, install meth injection. But I think you should be able to get it to run on premium with just a tune. Do you have aftermarket cams in it?
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    11:1 still not terrible your tune just won’t have as much timing with 91

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    I am at 10.5 to 1 with a blower running 13lbs of boost. 11-1 won't be a problem A tuner will be all you need as if you have the fuel components to run e85, the you have the equipment to run any octane available at most pumps.

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    Not sure of the cams, but has 32 lb injectors. Will those need to be changed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mmdohc281 View Post
    Not sure of the cams, but has 32 lb injectors. Will those need to be changed?
    Find a good tuner and you can run any size injectors you want, drivability with 210lbers off idle might stumble a bit... but 32lbers your tuner should not have to worry about those little guys
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    Injectors are fine.
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