by Chad Horwedel
Question by Roosterkroozer: What are the mechanical differnces between a flex-fuel vehicle and a regular one?
I want to convert a 2001 Crown Victoria to a flex-fuel vehicle (E-85) and I need to know what all I need to change besides the fuel pump. Any good Ford Gurus out there?
Best answer:
Answer by John WLarger fuel filter. Fuel injection computer programmed to allow for greater flow rates so as to account for ethanol’s low energy density (normal fuel injection computers are programmed to stop increasing flow rate at 35% ethanol).
All cars since the 80’s are [...]
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