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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Default Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

So lining up everything, I think I have only one question. For your typical B series car to run E85 you need to following
  • E85 capable fuel filter (undecided)
  • Larger injector (750cc in my case for 330whp)
  • Larger fuel pump (E85 Walbro 400 Fuel Pump F90000267 in my case)
  • Fuel rail (AEM for me)
  • Fuel pressure regulator (undecided)
  • Fuel lines (undecided)
  • Flex fuel sensor (GM)
  • Tuning ECU (Hondata S300)


So the fuel lines are where I'm really stumped. Are we talking the fuel lines need to be replaced from the tank to rail or from the firewall to rail? Am I missing anything?
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 04:38 PM
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---- use your stock fuel rail
----- FPR -- Aeromotive, hands down
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 04:42 PM
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----- FPR -- Aeromotive, hands down
Which one? They have a few
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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I wouldn’t imagine you’d have to do fuel lines for 330whp. Unless your concerned with corrosion, and in that case I’ve seen People use 6an hose and run all new
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
So lining up everything, I think I have only one question. For your typical B series car to run E85 you need to following
  • E85 capable fuel filter (undecided) I'm running a 20-micron stainless filter so I can clean it and reuse it. I'm using Grams, but any name brand will likely do.
  • Larger injector (750cc in my case for 330whp) Yes, maybe more for safety margin. Depends on what duty cycle you're comfortable running.
  • Larger fuel pump (E85 Walbro 400 Fuel Pump F90000267 in my case) Yes.
  • Fuel rail (AEM for me) Stock rail is fine
  • Fuel pressure regulator (undecided) Agree with @NVturbo - I'm using Aeromotive PN 13129
  • Fuel lines (undecided) Stock hard lines are fine. I'm currently using stainless braided fuel lines in the engine bay...pretty sure they are just rubber on the inside. I know they aren't the PTFE lined hoses.
  • Flex fuel sensor (GM) Only required if you're running flex fuel. If you're just going to run straight E85, no sensor is needed. Per our conversations in the other thread, flex fuel is pretty nice to have, though.
  • Tuning ECU (Hondata S300) Yes.


So the fuel lines are where I'm really stumped. Are we talking the fuel lines need to be replaced from the tank to rail or from the firewall to rail? Am I missing anything?
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Old May 1, 2020 | 04:03 AM
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Which one? They have a few
I have the 13129 and love it. 1:1 rising rate. Good stuff.
As for the limes, just your cabin rubber hoses need be swapped with something a bit better compatible with ethanol. Hardlines, don't worry about. A LOT of people confuse ethanol with METHANOL when it comes to corrosion. Methanol is pretty corrosive to most auto systems..
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Old May 1, 2020 | 05:27 AM
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Default re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

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I have the 13129 and love it. 1:1 rising rate. Good stuff.
As for the limes, just your cabin rubber hoses need be swapped with something a bit better compatible with ethanol. Hardlines, don't worry about. A LOT of people confuse ethanol with METHANOL when it comes to corrosion. Methanol is pretty corrosive to most auto systems..
Cabin is normally said when referring to the inside of the car where you sit. Are you talking about the engine bay lines? I believe Autoworks and B&R fittings have braided "fuel line kits". It seems that is all I need.
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Old May 1, 2020 | 11:28 AM
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Default re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Which one? They have a few
https://www.jegs.com/i/Aeromotive/027/13109/10002/-1

I have that one with a Marshall pressure gauge attached to the front.




Marshall makes the same gauge for K-tuned but costs $10 more...because K-Tuned name. LOL
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Old May 1, 2020 | 12:35 PM
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I have that exact regulator. Works pretty well for me
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Old May 1, 2020 | 01:58 PM
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Default Re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Cabin is normally said when referring to the inside of the car where you sit. Are you talking about the engine bay lines? I believe Autoworks and B&R fittings have braided "fuel line kits". It seems that is all I need.
Haha! Yeah, I meant bay. I don't know why or how my phone changed that to "cabin". Lol!

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Default Re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

Originally Posted by Txdragon
I have the 13129 and love it. 1:1 rising rate. Good stuff.
As for the limes, just your cabin rubber hoses need be swapped with something a bit better compatible with ethanol. Hardlines, don't worry about. A LOT of people confuse ethanol with METHANOL when it comes to corrosion. Methanol is pretty corrosive to most auto systems..
Ethyl Alcohol (which Ethanol has in its compound) can also be as corrosive nylon in even new lines, depending upon the materials (remember, ethyl alcohol can also be used as a fuel line drier, to the point of damage if not careful).

High concentrations of Methanol are as equally corrosive, so I would use caution with both, really.


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Old May 1, 2020 | 03:34 PM
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Default Re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Cabin is normally said when referring to the inside of the car where you sit. Are you talking about the engine bay lines? I believe Autoworks and B&R fittings have braided "fuel line kits". It seems that is all I need.
Hi my B&R Fittings account has been deleted so I'm on my old personal account.

At the very minimum I would go with the walbro 450lph (F90000274)
You can keep the stock fuel filter if you would like, just get a new one stock filter. We make a PTFE braided hose that goes from the stock fuel filter to your AEM fuel rail. Plug and play. Comes with adapter for stock fuel filter and AEM fuel rail.
As far as regulators go, I would recommend our Fuel It Up mini fuel pressure regulator. It is compatible with e85, meth/alcohol, and even nitro-methane. Adjustable from 40-90 psi. We have adapters that allow it to be mounted directly to the fuel rail on the return side. Then all you would need is a line to go from the bottom of the fuel pressure regulator to the stock hard line. We have carry the hard line adapters for the stock return line to convert to -6.

I see your using the flex fuel sensor also. We have the 3/8" quick disconnect fittings to -6. Give us a call and I can get you all setup.

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Old May 1, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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Default Re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

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Hi my B&R Fittings account has been deleted so I'm on my old personal account.

At the very minimum I would go with the walbro 450lph (F90000274)
You can keep the stock fuel filter if you would like, just get a new one stock filter. We make a PTFE braided hose that goes from the stock fuel filter to your AEM fuel rail. Plug and play. Comes with adapter for stock fuel filter and AEM fuel rail.
As far as regulators go, I would recommend our Fuel It Up mini fuel pressure regulator. It is compatible with e85, meth/alcohol, and even nitro-methane. Adjustable from 40-90 psi. We have adapters that allow it to be mounted directly to the fuel rail on the return side. Then all you would need is a line to go from the bottom of the fuel pressure regulator to the stock hard line. We have carry the hard line adapters for the stock return line to convert to -6.

I see your using the flex fuel sensor also. We have the 3/8" quick disconnect fittings to -6. Give us a call and I can get you all setup.
I've tried to get in touch with B&R and have not been able to! I desperately need a fitting to make the Koyo Radiator drain a AN fitting so I can use it as my turbo water line. I tried calling and emailing with no luck.
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Old May 1, 2020 | 06:31 PM
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Default Re: Product list inquiry: What components are needed to run E85 pump fuel?

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
I've tried to get in touch with B&R and have not been able to! I desperately need a fitting to make the Koyo Radiator drain a AN fitting so I can use it as my turbo water line. I tried calling and emailing with no luck.
You can email us at bandrfittings@gmail.com

Or send us a DM on instagram. @brfittings

Or give us a call on the phone, number is listed below.

We have the koyo fitting for the radiator in stock.

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Originally Posted by sneakypete
You can email us at bandrfittings@gmail.com

Or send us a DM on instagram. @brfittings

Or give us a call on the phone, number is listed below.

We have the koyo fitting for the radiator in stock.
Trustworthy bloke!!
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Old May 2, 2020 | 11:09 AM
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Sweet, finally got in touch with B&R and now have some fuel fittings on the way. Hardlines forward will all be AN and aftermarket parts.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:18 PM
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Wow B&R already has the parts out shipped to me! Holy cow they aren't joking with customer service it seems. This is my first dealings with these guys.
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Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Wow B&R already has the parts out shipped to me! Holy cow they aren't joking with customer service it seems. This is my first dealings with these guys.
Told ya.. Trustworthy Blokes... They don't play games. They get it done.
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