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      06-24-2016, 09:32 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by d k
What you will need is an analyzer that measures ethanol content and a way to send a signal (0-5V) to the ecu.
This signal neds to be calibrated and properly tuned to provide additional fuel to achieve the correct ratio. Ethanol requires around 30% more fuel to achieve the proper afr.

Keep in mind you will run out of injctors (or fuel pump) sooner when you are on corn juice.
Also keep in mind there is a large margin for error (5-10%) in the accuracy of the E sensors. I've used never seen it read above E73 and that's even after a couple tanks of pure E85 and C85.
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