I want to covert a Honda GX50 to run on E85. I do not want to debate the politics or negative reasons to not use this fuel. Brazil runs on E85 (and higher) ethanol engines for decades now. E85 works excellent IF done properly. My personal reason to run E85 is that I can get it 1/4 mile away, and I want the clean smell it leaves behind vs gasoline. I have an aversion for gasoline fumes, or having that smell cling to my clothes and skin.
I've read there are two ways to do this. 1) Mod the carb jets to intake more air. There is a basic formula for this somewhere. 2) Lengthen the intake manifold? <-I could be mistaken. I thought I read something about this.
Also, the motor may need some seals/gaskets replaced, though I've read modern gaskets should work.
Amazingly, I find little information on the net how to do this on this popular motor. I have found info about buying carb-kits for Go Kart racing to mod those larger motors to run on methanol-nitro or e85.
Unfortunately, I'm not a motor expert or have the personal knowledge/ability to understand how to do this. I would prefer to just buy a kit that would work, but it looks like I'm going to need some expertise & help to guide me to where I can get that help and information.
Can anyone help out?
Thanks.
I've read there are two ways to do this. 1) Mod the carb jets to intake more air. There is a basic formula for this somewhere. 2) Lengthen the intake manifold? <-I could be mistaken. I thought I read something about this.
Also, the motor may need some seals/gaskets replaced, though I've read modern gaskets should work.
Amazingly, I find little information on the net how to do this on this popular motor. I have found info about buying carb-kits for Go Kart racing to mod those larger motors to run on methanol-nitro or e85.
Unfortunately, I'm not a motor expert or have the personal knowledge/ability to understand how to do this. I would prefer to just buy a kit that would work, but it looks like I'm going to need some expertise & help to guide me to where I can get that help and information.
Can anyone help out?
Thanks.