Problems With E85 And My R33

[33 SNEEZ]

Hey all

Just a quick question does anyone know how to fix my problem ?

My r33 gts t runs on e85 even tho its an awesome fuel im only getting 3 1/4z of a tank out of it once i go past that last 1/4 it leans out like im running out of fuel im still gettin 450-480 kz out of a tank if i dont boot it to much :-) the last owner was the one that converted it so i dont know if the fuel pump has been changed for the fuel do you think this could be the problem any help would be gr8

Cheers

[MatthewT85]

im guessing its something like a bosch or something and cant pick up right from the bottom, i had to change my pump (stock) to and 040 (my decision) kinda overkill atm cause im not pushing tones of power but it sounds like that could be happening to you,

but i guess others can help out more, you prob need to find out what pump you have

[33 SNEEZ]

  On 17/01/2013 at 9:44 AM, MatthewT85 said:

im guessing its something like a bosch or something and cant pick up right from the bottom, i had to change my pump (stock) to and 040 (my decision) kinda overkill atm cause im not pushing tones of power but it sounds like that could be happening to you,

but i guess others can help out more, you prob need to find out what pump you have

Cheers matt i axualy have about 500-510 hp at the wheels so im thinkn there might be some upgrade on the pump ( not shaw if a stock one could pump that hp out ) if it does come down to being that problem i might have to upgrade...

[MatthewT85]

doubt stock could.... if its only happening when its getting below 1/4 then just fill up earlier, i can run under a 1/4 but i dont have anything to monitor what my fuels doing, running lean ect, also it depends how low the pump is mounted, i think its best to find out what you have... cause without knowing exactly it could be something else. if you compare stock, or walbro pumps vs something like a bosch you can see why it cant pick up fuel low in the tank

[33 SNEEZ]

  On 17/01/2013 at 10:03 AM, MatthewT85 said:

doubt stock could.... if its only happening when its getting below 1/4 then just fill up earlier, i can run under a 1/4 but i dont have anything to monitor what my fuels doing, running lean ect, also it depends how low the pump is mounted, i think its best to find out what you have... cause without knowing exactly it could be something else. if you compare stock, or walbro pumps vs something like a bosch you can see why it cant pick up fuel low in the tank

Thanks mate i do fill up earlier now but being my daily driver im goin to the petrol station twice a week...now i know others dont have the same problem with the fuel i know it must be something to do with the car or the pump....

[Cowboy1600]

Your fuel gauge is f**ked.

If you're getting near on 500ks out of a tank, even going light on the wellie, you're doing very well and likely running the tank just about dry. My 33 on 98 would struggle to get 400 and my Stag on 98 gets ~430.

The fact you're on E85 means you're potentially using up to 30% more fuel than you would on 98 meaning you're running the equivalent of about 600ks from a tank. Your car is magical. There's a leprechaun under bonnet and he's pissing E85 into your intake.

Readjust your brain to accept that 1/4 = empty and you'll be right.

[MatthewT85]

  On 17/01/2013 at 10:14 AM, 33 SNEEZ said:

Thanks mate i do fill up earlier now but being my daily driver im goin to the petrol station twice a week...now i know others dont have the same problem with the fuel i know it must be something to do with the car or the pump....

just to clear it up im on 98 not 85,

also what the above guy said could be right too, i didnt realise you were making that many kms per tank as is, my car untuned with the 040 is getting 360-380 per tank, filling up early cant remember what i was getting from a full tank... but the 360ish means about 11.5L/100kms... so yeah i think the post above is right, fuel gauge

[33 SNEEZ]

Thanks boys i did get that many kz with no little green f&$@ers under the bonnet ...it does have a different dash in it so that could be the problem just somthing else i gess i could look at

[Hadouken]

Im amazed no one has asked. How many litres do you put in when it is at "1/4"?

Lol 500k's per tank is awesome. All highway i get 400-450. Heavy foot driving, fuel? My car thinks its water haha

[MatthewT85]

  On 17/01/2013 at 7:50 PM, Hadouken said:

Im amazed no one has asked. How many litres do you put in when it is at "1/4"?

Lol 500k's per tank is awesome. All highway i get 400-450. Heavy foot driving, fuel? My car thinks its water haha

true, sorta just noticed he didnt know what the pump was and thought that was the issue, i also didnt realise he was getting an awesome amount of kms to the tank!

[33 SNEEZ]

  On 17/01/2013 at 8:30 PM, MatthewT85 said:

true, sorta just noticed he didnt know what the pump was and thought that was the issue, i also didnt realise he was getting an awesome amount of kms to the tank!

Sorry champ thanks for your input no i didnt know what pump its got i cant stick my head in the tank can i i only got this car about a month ago and after i run around after 3 kids afternoons and weekends i dont get time to work on my car as much az i want so i just stated i was getting about 450-480 kz never did i say.....500.... But once again the young smart ass keybord killers know everything

And the other blokes car must be a camel drinking water mine only drinks e85 and i know where the bouser is...

Cheers

[Hadouken]

Wtf? You need to check your reading ability. Never did i call you a liar. And i asked a specific question, how much fuel do you fill when it leans out?

Oh, mine is also on e85 hero

[33 SNEEZ]

  On 18/01/2013 at 7:03 AM, Hadouken said:

Wtf? You need to check your reading ability. Never did i call you a liar. And i asked a specific question, how much fuel do you fill when it leans out?

Oh, mine is also on e85 hero

No worries champ i will !!!! Thanks for your help

[Cowboy1600]

Edited January 18, 2013 by Cowboy1600