E85?

Yellomantis · 03-14-2007, 10:27 AM

Did Nissan make the Titan in a "flex fuel" capable of using e85? What is the difference in fuel systems between E85 equipped and normal? I am considering looking into a conversion to run E85 for when it comes out here to Cali.

Through some research, I have read that it has a naturally higher octane rating compared to the chitty (91) fuel we get here in Cali. therefore, when I go s/c, I can run a little more boost than the next guy.

Is it even possible to retrofit a non E85 equipped Titan to tun E85?

baseballfanz · 03-14-2007, 11:14 AM

They started making FFV Titan in 05. Not all are FFV, I don't think they're avaiable in CA. To convert would cost too much and not justified the saving cost. Last I check maybe about $2500 to $3000. You will not get as much milage using E85 compare to dino gasoline.

CVTITAN · 03-14-2007, 11:17 AM

I thought i read somewhere that the only difference between the FFV ready trucks was a fuel line or something?

Boomer135 · 03-14-2007, 11:25 AM

it may be cheaper in some states up to .50 but look what you'll get for MPG it's horrible fo long trips and ends up being a bit cheaper on long trips but you will stop to fill up more....

**vipzach** · 03-14-2007, 11:37 AM

Since you have an 2006, you may have a FFV, it should say on the gas door and under the hood somewhere.

Maverick_Titan · 03-14-2007, 11:58 AM

yeah .. per tank .. i had a roughly 2 to 3 mile per gallon difference when it came to usin E85 over Gas...yeah gas is more expensive but, per tank .. you definitely get more miles..no scientific testing here.. just divide the miles you got by the # of gallons ya just put in ..

chris

titanical · 03-14-2007, 12:23 PM

im not sure but im willing to bet theres no conversion to change over to both e-85 and petroleum distilate..... good luck though!

Yellomantis · 03-14-2007, 12:27 PM

As far as I can tell, I at least have to swap out the fuel lines and possibly the injectors.

The main reason I am considering the conversion is for the higher octane. More boost.

**vipzach** · 03-14-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by titanical

im not sure but im willing to bet theres no conversion to change over to both e-85 and petroleum distilate..... good luck though!

This is the first one I found on a quick google search.

http://flextek.com/

titanical · 03-14-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vipzach

This is the first one I found on a quick google search.

http://flextek.com/

damn that is cool as sh!t!....... ok well im man enough to admit when im wrong.....lol

earl1z19 · 03-14-2007, 01:44 PM

All 06 and up are E85 capable!

Yellomantis · 03-14-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by earl1z19

All 06 and up are E85 capable!

I would have to talk to my dealer first. Don't want to take the chance. I don't have the sticker in the fuel door that says it's e85 compatable...

Duner49 · 03-14-2007, 03:21 PM

Here is some info I found on E85 and conversions. Hope this answers some questions.

http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/E85

Shane06fl · 03-14-2007, 03:42 PM

I should say FFV on your hood sticker also. I have one 2005 Titan that was made in 3/05 that is not FFV and the Other 2005 is FFV and it was made in 8/05.

Don't know the exacts of the conversion but on Discovery chanel they were running a show about future cars and they said to convert a car to be able to run E85 would be about $150-$200, would need to changed out the fuel line and another part. The ECU should pick up the difference in fuel and adjust accordingly.

Yellomantis · 03-14-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane06fl

Don't know the exacts of the conversion but on Discovery chanel they were running a show about future cars and they said to convert a car to be able to run E85 would be about $150-$200, would need to changed out the fuel line and another part. The ECU should pick up the difference in fuel and adjust accordingly.

That special is what got me thinking about it.