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i heard here in oregon thats all we have now.
10% ethanol in sleds?
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yep its a new law, its gonna be hard on some sleds.
It's been that way in Minnesota for some time now. I suppose it all depends on engine mods and such though.
I live in MN and have been running 87 octane ethanol in my 00' 700 RMK since day 1. I put a couple ounces of iso in each tank and have had no issues. It is jetted safely for above zero operation.
After 8 years of reliable, piss pounded service, any doubters or negative commenters can STFU.
After 8 years of reliable, piss pounded service, any doubters or negative commenters can STFU.
it's been here for alot longer then most of you think it has been in the portland area for about 3 or better years.......i personaly jet for it i run 1 jet higher and you burn a bit more fuel..............i run about 1 to 2 gallons per 5 of av gas to combat the ethanol in the fuel and i found it keeps the fuel from freezing and if you have any water or moisture in the tank it eliminates it ...........
no problems and we've been running it for who knows how long in MN on 3 sleds. Don't even use iso unless it's butt aced cold out. The ethanol is all ready an alchol...at least that's my stance. Talked with a few mechanics who agree that iso in MN is a waste.
In Canada the Shell premium does not have any ethanol in it. Not sure it it will eventually.
all i know is gas is no way near what it used to be. It sucks now days. ISO is total junk. Its a gimmick. Some places around me in mn sell Non Oxy Gas. I used it last year and saw no difference.
In MN some stations have 91 non-oxygenated. That's all I run, but see alot of people fill up with regular 87. I personally can't say if there is a difference or not, I have heard both sides of the story.
Pros and Cons
Cons---Run Great oil--Makes you about 7% lean
Pros--If you are a bit rich--it will lean you out.
The newer sleds all have to be compatible for this fuel. Older sleds--take into consideration when jetting. Once jetted--try to stay with the same fuel--IMO.
H20SKE...
Cons---Run Great oil--Makes you about 7% lean
Pros--If you are a bit rich--it will lean you out.
The newer sleds all have to be compatible for this fuel. Older sleds--take into consideration when jetting. Once jetted--try to stay with the same fuel--IMO.
H20SKE...
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If your running oxygenated gas there's no need for Isopropal. ethanol will do the same thing but actually better than the iso will. I'm from the Brainerd Area (MN) and almost every station carries non-ox 91. That's all I run due to my modifications, its just more consistent. the oxygenated fuels don't always have an even 10% blend.
It should only be hard on sleds if you run below minimum octane requirements or are jetted on the edge with non-ox fuel then switch without compensating. it still blends well with oil and doesn't harm the gaskets and such in anything built since about the mid 90's.
I have often thought about trying to build a sled to run on E-85 (since it figures out to be about 100 octane) but the same blending issues are there as the others. It could make a cheap alternative to race gas for a boosted or high compression motor. Some of the dirt track racers were running it with some good success but it takes a different mindset when it comes to carburation and they were getting around the blending issues by buying strait ethanol from the plant down the road and blending it 85/15 with 91 non-ox.
sorry for the stray ramblings but just thought someone might be interested in the topic.
It should only be hard on sleds if you run below minimum octane requirements or are jetted on the edge with non-ox fuel then switch without compensating. it still blends well with oil and doesn't harm the gaskets and such in anything built since about the mid 90's.
I have often thought about trying to build a sled to run on E-85 (since it figures out to be about 100 octane) but the same blending issues are there as the others. It could make a cheap alternative to race gas for a boosted or high compression motor. Some of the dirt track racers were running it with some good success but it takes a different mindset when it comes to carburation and they were getting around the blending issues by buying strait ethanol from the plant down the road and blending it 85/15 with 91 non-ox.
sorry for the stray ramblings but just thought someone might be interested in the topic.
