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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Default ethanol/E85 with 16psi on audi 5k safe?

As the title says, I have a 5000 TQ, and push 16psi with a chip, and mods in my siggy.
Is it safe to push this 16psi, with my chip, and mods with ethanol or e85? I direct accsess, and am not to sure. I ask because ethanol/E85 runs a little leaner than normal gasoline.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Try ALOT leaner. cruiding and light throttle applications it's not that huge of a difference, but under load, cars can call for up to 25% more ethanol that regular gas. Unless you are running a standalone ECU with EFI that you can tune for ethanol (big *** injectors), then don't do it, it will ruin your car.
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Default RE: ethanol/E85 with 16psi on audi 5k safe?

Hey I own an 86 audi quattro 5000 cs turbo do u know anywhere i can find a damn fuel tank mine has a slight leak.
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Default RE: ethanol/E85 with 16psi on audi 5k safe?

I just found a nice site in the American NorthEast.

www.forcefiveauto.com

Im getting ome parts off and Ive seen a 5000 or three around....
 
Old May 12, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Default RE: ethanol/E85 with 16psi on audi 5k safe?

u guys can try www.shokan.com for parts. they probably have it all in used parts and can answer any questions.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Audi puts the fuel tank under the floor in front of the rear suspension ( basically under the back seat ) where it is protected in a collision. Shokan is a great source for used parts and advice.
 
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