Can you convert a regular 4 cyl gas engine to E85?

Question

I have an 89 Corolla.

Answer 1

This is almost certainly impractical. Besides being highly corrosive and probably incompatible with all your fuel system components, E85, being 85% ethanol, has approximately half the energy vs. the same volume of pure gasoline, so approx. double the volume of fuel is required for the same energy output.

Factory flexi-fuel vehicles, in addition to very specific engine management software, bigger injectors, and stainless-steel or plastic components, have a unique sensor to detect the percentage of ethanol in the system to allow the engine controller (computer) to adjust the F/A mixture accordingly.

At the 10% alcohol level common in the US, however, no modifications are typically required; you'll just note a small drop in fuel economy.

Rick, SAE

Answer 2

e85 is not a complete replacement for regular gasoline because its 85 percent ethanol (or alcohol). And only 15 percent gasoline becuase the ethanol is cheaper and more abundant than actual gasoline but now its all really the same price. But if your cars engine and process it well dont bother thrying to convert it. The only car manufacturers that have produced E85 capable cars are
Ford
-2001 Taurus
-2005 Taurus
-2006 Escape Hybrid
-2004 Ford Ranger
-2006 Ford Fusion
-2006 Five Hundred
GM
-2006 Suburban
-2006 Tahoe
-2006 Yukon XL
But there is another advantage to using E85 because with the high alchohol blend percentage, this cause the fuel to burn slower and when its in your car's engine and gas tank for a long time without being run its not going to gunk up the motor and corrode the gast tank.
Just give up on the metal box you call an 89 corolla and get a new ao newer car. That car you have will make good nails for todays home builders.

Answer 3

You don't have to do anything. E85 is a direct replalcement for gasoline.

Answer 4

yes! go to gas conversion.com for full info on the neccessary requirements

Answer 5

No